Unsurpassed by any other private residence in its grandeur,
Umaid Bhawan Palace is the largest private residence in the world. Former residence
of Maharaja Umaid Singh, it took 13 years to complete this edifice. The palace
has been taken over by Welcome group to cater to the needs of contemporary tourists.
Perched atop Chittar hill, Umaid Bhawan Palace offers excellent view of the
surroundings. The palace is spread in 26 acres and has properly laid-out gardens.
Designed by Henry Vaughan Lanchester, a worthy rival of Edward Lutyens, Umaid
Bhawan is a popular landmark in the sprawling city of Jodhpur.
Accommodation
There
is a choice of 94 rooms and suites. Each room appointed with the furniture originally
created for the Palace. Surpassing the splendor of the other guest rooms are the
Regal Suites - originally used by Maharaja Umaid Singh and his Maharani. In the
foyer leading to these suites is a musical fountain made entirely of English Crystal.
Some of the old retainers of the royal household are still there to serve the
needs of present day guests with the gracious hospitality that has always been
a unique hallmark of the Palace.
Dining
The
multi-cuisine restaurant, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian is undoubtedly a
delight to the taste buds. The savor which pulls its visitors towards it every
time. The sumptuous buffet is laid out daily for lunch and dinner at the Marwar
Hall.
As the sun sets and moonlit night falls one can enjoy a drink at
the Trophy Bar. For groups, there are the specially arranged theme parties with
the folk music of the desert on the ramparts of the Mehrangarh Fort or the 'flaming
torch' dinner on the illuminated lawns of the Palace..
Amenities
& Services at Hotel Umaid Bhawan Palace
- Travel Desk
-
Barber shop
- Courier service
- Front Desk
- Free Newspaper
-
Parking
- Bar
- Banquet
- Restaurant
- Safe Deposit
Box
- Conference Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Swimming
Pool
- Billiards
- Billiards
- Fitness Center
- Spa
-
Tennis Court
- Doctor on Call
- Laundry
- Travel Desk Service
-
Dry Cleaning
- Post
- Baby Sitting
- Currency Exchange
-
Newsstand
- Wake up Service
- Private Museum
- Village Safaris
