Umaid Bhawan Palace Hotel Jodhpur travel guide

Set amidst 26 acres of lush gardens, perched above the skyline of Jodhpur, rises the imposing façade of Umaid Bhawan Palace, the last of the great palaces of India and one of the largest residences in the world, now a Taj Luxury Hotel. Named after Maharaja Umaid Singh Ji, the grandfather of the present Maharaja of Jodhpur, Maharaja Gaj Singh Ji, this golden - yellow sandstone monument was conceived on the grandest possible scale in the fashionable and grand Art - Deco style was completed in 1943 and has served as the principal residence of Jodhpur's Royal family, complete with exotic murals of the self-exiled Polish artist Stefan Norblin. Designed by the renowned Edwardian architect Henry Lanchester, the Palace is a blend of Eastern and Western architectural influences. Its 105 feet high, central cupola is influenced by the Renaissance age, whilst the towers draw inspiration from Rajput tradition. -Key Selling Features- Set amidst 26 acres of lush gardens, perched above the skyline of Jodhpur, rises the imposing façade of Umaid Bhawan Palace, the last of the great palaces of India and one of the largest residences in the world, now a Taj Luxury Hotel. Named after Maharaja Umaid Singh Ji, the grandfather of the present Maharaja of Jodhpur, Maharaja Gaj Singh Ji, this golden - yellow sandstone monument was conceived on the grandest possible scale in the fashionable and grand Art - Deco style was completed in 1943 and has served as the principal residence of Jodhpur's Royal family, complete with exotic murals of the self-exiled Polish artist Stefan Norblin. Designed by the renowned Edwardian architect Henry Lanchester, the Palace is a blend of Eastern and Western architectural influences. Its 105 feet high, central cupola is influenced by the Renaissance age, whilst the towers draw inspiration from Rajput tradition. -Renovations Information- Phase I of renovations has been completed. Phase II of renovations begins May 2006 and will end by September 2006.