Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur is built between 1928 and 1943 by Maharaja Umaid Singh. This golden-yellow sandstone Umaid Bhawan Palace is a monument to Jodhpur’s gallantry and romance. Guests of this palace can get a taste of what it was like to live like kings because these rooms were once occupied by the Maharaja. Umaid Bhawan Palace is a magnificent piece of Rajasthan’s heritage, and a symbol of new Jodhpur, and it is among the largest royal residences in the world.
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The palace offers magnificent views of the palace gardens and the spectacular Mehrangarh Fort, regal pastimes like polo or croquet, and unique themed dinners that flaunt all the pomp-and-splendor of the desert kingdom. The place was once a home of the former Jodhpur royal family and currently the world’s sixth-largest private residence, the palace has the same palm court marble used in its construction which was used in the iconic Taj Mahal at Agra.
Umaid Bhawan Palace is located on Chittar Hill, the highest point in Jodhpur, it inspires with exotic views of the historical Blue City, vast sand dunes, and intimidating Mehrangarh Fort. The palace sets amidst 26 acres of lush gardens, with dancing peacocks and a subterranean Zodiac Pool, the luxury five-star Taj heritage hotel offers 70 utterly breath-taking Art Deco- style rooms and suites.
Q. What Umaid Bhawan Palace is famous for?
Ans. Umaid Bhawan Palace is famous for the magnificent and spectacular views it gives to the visitors.
Q. What are the nearby places to visit from Umaid Bhawan Palace?
Ans. Jaswant Thada, Mehrangarh Fort, and Ghanta Ghar.
Q. How to Reach Umaid Bhawan Palace In Rajasthan
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