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Umaid Bhawan
Palace
Jodhpur,
Code No- AT-RJ14
A splendid
example of the Indo-colonial and the art deco style of the thirties,Umaid
Bhawan is one of the largest and grandest private residence in the
world.Built between 1929 and 1943,over,3,000 artisans worked for more than 14
years to create this magnificent edifice.
If
there is one palace that combines architectural extravaganza with aesthetic
triumph, it is the Umaid Bhawan Palace. If there is something that is best
experienced than described, it is absolutely a stay at the Umaid Bhawan Palace.
From the time of the origin of Jodhpur to the present day, the Rathore capital
suffered severe scarcity of water and drought followed with unfailing regularity
every third or fourth year. A tradition developed among the Maharajas to
alleviate the suffering of people by creating work. The work usually took the
form of building canals, roads, temples, stepwells and palaces. Rosita Forbes,
travelling in the 1930s through Jodhpur, experienced firsthand the severe
rainless times in Jodhpur, and described the goings-on: 'The scarcity of water
in the city has been remedied by the erection of a reservoir with eight pumping
stations. Roads are spreading. Fine buildings are springing up on the outskirts
of the lovely town…'
The
majority of the 'fine buildings' was actually one single complex! An
architectural extravaganza called the Umaid Bhawan Palace – among the biggest
private residences in the world! A colossal 347 room structure with two
monumental wings separated by a central dome soaring to a height of 185 feet!
Given
the scale of construction, Rosita Forbes could be excused for the misplaced
observation. Even the members of the royal family describe how as children they
'used to take stones and mark our way while going on so that we would be able to
retrace our steps and find our way out!' Maharaja Umaid Singh conceived the
Palace as the centerpiece of his massive famine-relief scheme. The
acclaimed designs of Henry Lanchester for Cardiff City Hall and Law
Courts/Central Hall, Westminster, impressed Maharaja Umaid Singh, and Lutyen's
protégé was entrusted with the job. It took 14 years and 3000 men to give
shape to this stupendous expression. The Palace was designed as a smooth
combination of European classical elements interlaced with oriental ones.
Massive sandstone boulders were cut from a quarry at Surasagar near Jodhpur and
transported by a special narrow-gauge train to the construction sites. Master
masons chiselled these rough stones into blocks of five and seven tons. The
blocks were then fitted in an interlocking fashion with no mortar or cement
being used in the construction. Furnished with fashionable Art Deco interiors by
the Polish artist and decorator, S. Norblin, the palace consumed one million
square feet of the finest marble. The world of Umaid Bhawan Palace contained
everything that the royalty required – a private cinema hall, a luxurious
swimming pool inlaid with tiles depicting the zodiac, gigantic royal suites, a
soaring rotunda, fancy ball rooms, a majestic durbar hall, billiards room,
ballrooms, banquet halls, libraries, staff quarters, servant quarters…. In
1977, Umaid Bhawan opened as one of India's grandest luxury hotels.
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Facilities:
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A
choice of 98 air-conditioned rooms and suites
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Telephone
with direct dialling facility in every room
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Television
in every room with satellite channels
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24-hour
room service
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Money
exchange
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Travel
counter
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Doctor
and beautician on call
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Laundry
and dry cleaning service
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TV
lounge
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Shopping
arcade
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Palace
museum, library
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Golf
and riding (on request)
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Private
auditorium/home theatre
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Health
club, indoor swimming pool
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Sports
facilities
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Billiards,
tennis, squash
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Modern
conference facilities
02
Nights / 03 Days Package.
VALIDITY:
01st Oct, 2014 to 31st March, 2015 (Except 23rd December,
2014 to 06th January, 2015)
Palace
Room: Rs.1,07,000/- per couple.
Historical Suite: Rs.1,30,000/- per couple.
Royal Suite: Rs.1,72,500/- per couple.
Includes:
Accommodation and breakfast for two nights on double
occupancy, Airport or railway station transfer to the
hotel in a hotel car, Late & lazy breakfast in bed,
Heritage walk of the Palace followed by glass of sparkling
wine at the BAR, One unique dining experience with a
choice of set menus once during the stay, An indulgent
massage “Indian Aroma Therapy” with essential signature
oils and that luxuriates in our bespoke range of all
– natural energising, relaxing or detoxifying blends,
same is for a couple for an hour, once during their
stay at JIVA Grande Spa of the palace, A Different turndown
amenity in the room every evening along with special
In-room bath set up with scented candles & flowers on
one of the nights, Complimentary use of Spa wet areas.
10% savings on food, alcoholic / nonalcoholic beverage,
Telecom, Laundry, All applicable taxes.
02
Nights Single Occupancy Package.
Palace Room: Rs.93,000/- per person.
Historical Suite: Rs.1,25,000/- per person.
Royal Suite: Rs.1,67,500/- per person.
02
Nights Double Occupancy Package.
Palace Room: Rs.98,000/- per couple.
Historical Suite: Rs.1,30,000/- per couple.
Royal Suite: Rs.1,72,500/- per couple.
Includes:
Accommodation and breakfast for two nights, Airport
or railway station transfer to the hotel in a hotel
car, Traditional Rajasthani welcome and non alcoholic
welcome drink on arrival, One special wellness lunch
(choice of set menus) once during the stay, Herigate
walk of the Palace folled by glass of sparkling wine,
An indulgent massage “Indian Aroma Therapy” with essential
signature oils once during the stay at JIVA Grande Spa
of the Palace, Daily one hour Yoga session, Join the
daily morning Yoga session , 10% savings on food, alcoholic
/ nonalcoholic beverage, Telecom, Laundry, All currently
applicable Taxes..
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Click
here for Booking Form
Tele : +91-11- 41612107, 26823836. Mobile: 9810002772, 9910002772.
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