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If you want to touch the past, if you want to unfold every chapter of medieval history before your eyes, plan a holiday vacation in Jodhpur at the Umaid Bhawan Palace, now converted into a magnificent heritage hotel.
Umaid Bhawan Palace, located at Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India, is one of the world's largest private residences. The place is spread across 26acres of land. Named after Maharaja Umaid Singh, grandfather of the present owners of the palace, this monument has 347 rooms and serves as the principal residence of the erstwhile Jodhpur royal family.
Umaid Bhawan Palace was called Chittar Palace during its construction due to use of stones commonly known as Chittar in the building. Ground for the foundations of the building was broken on 18 November 1929 by erstwhile Maharaja Umaid Singh and the construction work was completed in 1943. Over 3000 artisans toiled to create this magnificent edifice in golden yellow sandstone.
Designed by eminent Edwardian architect Henry V Lanchester, this grand palace is a magnificent blend of Renaissance framework and Rajput tradition. Each suite is different, with ethereal underlying themes of a royal grandeur or princely passion; elegant interiors with gilt furniture and exquisite artwork, makes one travel on the rails of antiquity.
The present owner of the Palace is Gaj Singh. The Palace is divided into three functional parts - a luxury Taj Palace Hotel (in existence since 1972), the residence of the owner's royal family, and a Museum focusing on the 20th century history of the Jodhpur Royal Family.
Beside being the largest private residence in the world, the golden-yellow sandstone monument is the first to use air conditioning, electricity and elevators, and is the only place to have paintings from the Ramayana, drawn by a Polish artist. Walk along the periphery and look at the palace. Perfectly symmetrical. The rippleless walls hold exquisite embellishments on the outer parts, such as eagle carved from sandstone. The best part is that all original fittings have been retained, and hence a curious tourist can satiate his passion of beholding a splendid example of Indian craftsmanship.
A stay in Umaid Bhawan Palace would transport you to the royal world and give you a taste of their lifestyle. The Umaid Bhawan Palace has a combination of rooms and suites:
Maharaja Suite:Â The once Maharaja Umaid Singh's own suite. Typically masculine, the suite is decorated with murals of leopards from Africa, tigers and horses. Enter the majestic alcove and witness murals of leopards from Africa, Indian tigers and Arabian horses, standing aloof, real as life. Relax on the plush Ruhlmann sofas decorated in faux leopard skin. Look around. Hey! there is a magnificent flaming torch lamp in chrome at the corner. Lit it. Move in to the drawing room and get a glass of wine from the delightful secret bar. Now turn again and have a seat. Feel the ambiance which adds to the famous palace attractions in Jodhpur. Isn't it royal? That is the essence of Rajasthan. Welcome to an utopian world of highness and lifestyle equipped with luxurious amenities.
Maharani Suite:Â Once the private chamber of the Maharani of Jodhpur. Typically feminine, the suite is done up in pink, black and chrome. With a private drawing room, dining room and a little kitchenette, the suite is complete. Overlooking the beautiful gardens and the Mehrangarh Fort. With a private drawing room, dining room and a little kitchenette, the suite is complete. Overlooking the beautiful gardens and the Mehrangarh Fort.
INCREDIBLE BHARATHA
If you want to touch the past, if you want to unfold every chapter of medieval history before your eyes, plan a holiday vacation in Jodhpur at the Umaid Bhawan Palace, now converted into a magnificent heritage hotel.
Umaid Bhawan Palace, located at Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India, is one of the world's largest private residences. The place is spread across 26acres of land. Named after Maharaja Umaid Singh, grandfather of the present owners of the palace, this monument has 347 rooms and serves as the principal residence of the erstwhile Jodhpur royal family.
Umaid Bhawan Palace was called Chittar Palace during its construction due to use of stones commonly known as Chittar in the building. Ground for the foundations of the building was broken on 18 November 1929 by erstwhile Maharaja Umaid Singh and the construction work was completed in 1943. Over 3000 artisans toiled to create this magnificent edifice in golden yellow sandstone.
Designed by eminent Edwardian architect Henry V Lanchester, this grand palace is a magnificent blend of Renaissance framework and Rajput tradition. Each suite is different, with ethereal underlying themes of a royal grandeur or princely passion; elegant interiors with gilt furniture and exquisite artwork, makes one travel on the rails of antiquity.
The present owner of the Palace is Gaj Singh. The Palace is divided into three functional parts - a luxury Taj Palace Hotel (in existence since 1972), the residence of the owner's royal family, and a Museum focusing on the 20th century history of the Jodhpur Royal Family.
Beside being the largest private residence in the world, the golden-yellow sandstone monument is the first to use air conditioning, electricity and elevators, and is the only place to have paintings from the Ramayana, drawn by a Polish artist. Walk along the periphery and look at the palace. Perfectly symmetrical. The rippleless walls hold exquisite embellishments on the outer parts, such as eagle carved from sandstone. The best part is that all original fittings have been retained, and hence a curious tourist can satiate his passion of beholding a splendid example of Indian craftsmanship.
A stay in Umaid Bhawan Palace would transport you to the royal world and give you a taste of their lifestyle. The Umaid Bhawan Palace has a combination of rooms and suites:
Maharaja Suite:Â The once Maharaja Umaid Singh's own suite. Typically masculine, the suite is decorated with murals of leopards from Africa, tigers and horses. Enter the majestic alcove and witness murals of leopards from Africa, Indian tigers and Arabian horses, standing aloof, real as life. Relax on the plush Ruhlmann sofas decorated in faux leopard skin. Look around. Hey! there is a magnificent flaming torch lamp in chrome at the corner. Lit it. Move in to the drawing room and get a glass of wine from the delightful secret bar. Now turn again and have a seat. Feel the ambiance which adds to the famous palace attractions in Jodhpur. Isn't it royal? That is the essence of Rajasthan. Welcome to an utopian world of highness and lifestyle equipped with luxurious amenities.
Maharani Suite:Â Once the private chamber of the Maharani of Jodhpur. Typically feminine, the suite is done up in pink, black and chrome. With a private drawing room, dining room and a little kitchenette, the suite is complete. Overlooking the beautiful gardens and the Mehrangarh Fort. With a private drawing room, dining room and a little kitchenette, the suite is complete. Overlooking the beautiful gardens and the Mehrangarh Fort.
INCREDIBLE BHARATHA
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