Umaid Bhawan, Jodhpur
Umaid
Bhawan Palace is a splendid example of Indo-colonial and art deco style
of the 30s. The only palace to be constructed in the 20th century, it took three
thousand artisans 14 years to create this magnificent edifice.
A unique feature of this palace is the fact that the hand-chiselled sandstone
blocks have been put together in a special system of interlocking. There is
no mortar binding. This is even more amazing because the palace is very large
- 195 meters long and 103 meters wide.
The imposing entrance leads one to the lobby adorned with black Belgium marble
flanked by two impressive banqueting-halls - the Rathore Durbar and the Marwar
Hall. Crystal lamps mounted Shikar trophies in the Palm Court lead to the spectacular
56 meters high Center Dome Hall. A pair of polished marble stairs lead to the
Maharaja's private apartments and the Regal suites.
With original furnitures in all the rooms, each room seems more luxurious than
the other.
Special features:
The Palace Museum houses a fascinating collection of object d'art & there
is also a library in the palace.
Facilities available:
98 rooms with attached bathrooms. Restaurants, bar, conference hall, private
auditorium, health club and sports facilities.
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