Rajasthan In My Mind

One of the largest royal private residences in the world, Umaid Bhawan Palace is the only palace to have a working elevator in India. It is one of the most popular attractions of Jodhpur sightseeing where one can experience the heritage hotel stay in it. The grand palace includes 347 rooms which were individually occupied by the royal families of Jodhpur in the medieval era. Today, the hotel is well-recognized for the best luxury hotels in India by numerous entities. The castle is the finest example of Beaux Arts Style in a mixture of western and eastern architectural styles. Every Jodhpur sightseeing tour is incomplete without spending some time in this palace and experience the royal charm of former kings of Jodhpur. Umaid Bhawan Palace history – The foundation of Umaid Bhawan Palace was laid by Maharaja Umaid Singh in 1929 and later it was opened for official residence. It was believed that the palace was mainly constructed to employ thousands of people during a grand fa...