Today we will be staying at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. Umaid Bhawan Palace is divided into three functional parts: the residence of the royal family, the museum, and the hotel. The five-star Umaid Bhawan Palace Hotel is operated by Taj Hotels.
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■Umaid Bhawan Palace
Name: Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur
Address: Circuit House Rd, near Umaid Bhawan Museum, Cantt Area, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342006, India
Construction period: 1928–1943
Architect: Henry Vaughan Lanchester
Former Maharaja: Umaid Singh
Current Maharaja: Gaj Singh II
Restaurants: Two restaurants and bar
Number of rooms: 347 (64 of which are hotel rooms and suites)
Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Date of stay: July 2025
Room: Royal Suite 1 Bedroom
Price: See video
Official Website: https://www.tajhotels.com/en-in/hotels/umaid-bhawan-palace-jodhpur
■Notes
– The golden-yellow sandstone palace was built between 1928 and 1943 and opened to the public as the sixth largest private residence in the world. The Maharaja (king) at the time was Umaid Singh, and his grandson, Gaj Singh II, currently resides here.
– Located on Chittar Hill, on the outskirts of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
– In addition to its 26 acres of lush gardens, the palace boasts a luxurious Art Deco style that blends Eastern and Western sensibilities, with 347 guest rooms and unique themed rooms.
– Features include a majestic 105-foot (32-meter) cupola influenced by the Renaissance style and a tower inspired by Rajput tradition.
– The total construction cost was 94,51,565 indian rupees, and it created jobs for over 3,000 people over a 15-year period.
– The historic hotel has been in operation since 1972, and has been managed by Taj Hotels since 2005.
– In 2016, it was voted the best hotel in the world in TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards.
– April to September is the low season and accommodation rates are low, while October to March is the high season and accommodation rates are higher.
■Table of Contents
00:00 Intro
01:00 Airport Transfer Service
02:21 Welcome Service
03:07 Exterior/Architecture
07:00 Royal Suite Tour
19:09 Hotel Information
19:46 Restaurants, Bar, Billiards Room, etc.
26:00 Garden/Baradari Lawn
27:21 Outdoor Pool, Tennis Court, etc
29:19 Indoor Pool/Spa
30:58 Central Dome
33:16 Shop
34:28 Maharaja Suite Tour
36:20 Event Halls
37:29 Afternoon Tea
38:56 Dinner – Day 1 (Indian Cuisine)
43:34 Night – Day 1
47:12 Breakfast – Day 2 (Indian Cuisine)
50:58 Jodhpur Sightseeing Highlights
54:08 Umaid Bhawan Museum
58:48 Cleaning Service for Multiple-Night Stays
59:48 Evening – Day 2
1:01:12 Dinner – Day 2 (International Cuisine)
1:03:37 Night – Day 2
1:04:08 Breakfast – Day 3 (International Cuisine)
1:05:22 Prices & Souvenir
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