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Heritage · Jodhpur, India

Umaid Bhavan Palace

Overview

Why stay at Umaid Bhavan Palace

Built between 1928 and 1943, Umaid Bhawan Palace is a magnificent piece of Rajasthan’s heritage, and a symbol of new Jodhpur. Home of the erstwhile Jodhpur royal family and currently the world’s sixth-largest private residence, the palace has one thing in common with the iconic Taj Mahal at Agra, the palm court marble used in its construction.Perched on Chittar Hill, the highest point in Jodhpur, Umaid Bhawan Palace inspires with exotic views of the historical Blue City, vast sand dunes, and intimidating Mehrangarh Fort. The palace is conveniently located 20 minutes from the airport, close to the main shopping areas, and the Balsamand and Kalyana lakes.The last of the great palaces of India, the property houses a family museum, as well as the resplendent Umaid Bhawan Palace. Set amidst 26 acres of lush gardens, with dancing peacocks and a subterranean Zodiac Pool, the luxury five-star Taj heritage hotel offers 64 utterly Art Deco- style rooms and suites. Tantalise your taste buds at Risala with authentic Rajasthani and Indian cuisine. Discover an array of European and Mediterranean delicacies at Pillars, set in a lovely colonnaded veranda. Unwind at the Trophy Bar with its unique hunting-themed décor and vast selection of alcoholic beverages and cigars.Pamper yourself with rejuvenating signature treatments and therapies at the Jiva Grande Spa, or soothe your mind and body with yoga and meditation.Take a heritage walk and relive a fascinating bygone era brought to life through majestic monuments.Soak in the original architecture of a fascinating bygone era and discover the rich history of a palace that has enjoyed actual royal company, Maharani BadanKanwar of Jodhpur having lived here. Stroll through the lush, landscaped Baradari Lawns, perfect for those who have always envisioned a fairy tale wedding. Come, experience luxury like the royals did.

Rooms

64 rooms. Live like royalty at the luxurious Umaid Bhawan Palace. Set amidst 26 acres of lush gardens, this magnificent Taj hotel in Jodhpur offers you 64 grand rooms and suites in the renowned Art Deco style..

Dining

Umaid Bhawan Palace has the most charming restaurants and lounges in Jodhpur . Enjoy Continental or Fusion Indian cuisine, try a royal barbecue, or unwind kick back at our sports-themed bar with finger food and cocktails.

Facilities

What you will find here

Discover a fascinating past and an enchantin...

Discover a fascinating past and an enchanting present at Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace

Set amidst 26 acres of lush gardens, with da...

Set amidst 26 acres of lush gardens, with dancing peacocks and a subterranean Zodiac Pool

The luxury five-star Taj heritage hotel offe...

The luxury five-star Taj heritage hotel offers 64 utterly Art Deco- style rooms and su

Take a heritage walk and relive a fascinatin...

Take a heritage walk and relive a fascinating bygone era brought to life through majestic monuments.

Location

Where it sits

Heritage hotel in Jodhpur. Our Delhi team arranges transfers and can pair this stay with anywhere else on your route.

What is nearby

  • Mehrangarh Fort

    A vast fort on a rock above the blue city, with palace apartments and a fine museum.

  • Jaswant Thada

    A marble memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, quiet and often empty in the early morning.

  • Clock Tower bazaar

    The old market for spices, textiles and everyday life in the walled town.

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Umaid Bhavan Palace

Jodhpur, India

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