Head to Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur and Live The Royal Life!

Wish to live a day in the life of the royals? The Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur is a quintessential destination hotel where you are truly treated like the kings and queens. The grand palace, supreme hospitality, and the indulgent signature experiences here pamper you endlessly! Read on to find out what all is in store for you at the Umaid Bhawan Palace. 

Arrive in Style

The arrival at the Umaid Bhawan Palace often overwhelms many. You are welcomed amid music and showers of fragrant rose petals, along with the local rituals of tilak and aarti. As you are enjoying and trying to come to terms with the royal ambience, you are taken to watch live Ghoomar dance and offered some exotic sparkling wine. And soon you begin to believe how true it is when they say that the hotel guests are treated like personal guests of the Maharaja—a royal experience indeed.  

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Heritage Walk

The palace has so many intriguing stories that are revealed during the Heritage Walk. The walk is usually conducted by the personal butlers whose warmth and knowledge can highly impress you. Marvel at the palm court marble which is the same as that of the iconic Taj Mahal or check out the quirky clocks that adorn the walls. If you are a car lover, you will enjoy the collection of the royal family’s vintage cars right in the front of the museum. The walk is usually followed by a cultural show where you enjoy local artists perform, over yummy small eats and drinks.

Stay Amidst the Best of Luxury

All the 64 guest rooms owned by Taj Group have been furnished in the Art Deco style and each room has something out-of-the-world to offer. For instance, the Historical Suites come with an exclusive sitting area that offers fascinating views of the lawn or the courtyard, while Royal Suites offer stunning views of the Mehrangarh Fort. The Maharaja and Maharani Suites blow you away by their sheer sizes, which is about 4200 square feet each and come with separate dining rooms that can seat about 10 people. You can even enjoy in-room massages in the suite’s glass tiled bathrooms with private steam rooms.

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Special Dining

If you are here for a special occasion, ask for a personalised dinner with a customized menu, and they will happily oblige. Addressing you as Hukum Sahib or Hukum Sahiba, they will arrange a nice fairy-tale kind of setting for you either on the lawns of the palace or in a private area where you can feel the magic of celebration. Just to mention, the Rajasthani Thali at their restaurant Risala serves vegetarian and non-vegetarian fare that was once reserved only for the royals—must try!

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Relax and Rejuvenation

Various treatments have been specially designed to soothe and relax the guests—specially the head to toe massage at the grand Jiva Spa. But what takes your breath away is their communal indoor pool which was supposed to be used by the royal ladies once upon a time. It is massive and decorated with hand-painted murals, candles and rose petals. Whether you choose to use the indoor or the outdoor pool, they will pamper you with drinks and snack baskets. Be prepared to sit back and let yourself loose.

Do You Know How Umaid Bhawan’s Construction Began?

It seems Jodhpur was hit by severe famine in the 1920s, and it was then that Maharaja Umaid Singh decided to build this palace to give employment to his people. The construction began in 1929 and finished in 1943, ensuring that people were thoroughly employed throughout. Today, the 347-roomed palace is divided into three parts: one where the royal family still resides—making it one of the rare royal homes in the world, second a royal family museum, and third the luxurious Taj Palace hotel, where you can book a stay for yourself and bask in its grandeur and ambience. 

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