During our visit to Jodhpur (State: Rajasthan) we planned to visit Umaid Bhavan Palace, after the tour of the Jodhpur fort. We reached this place at 6 p.m and the gates were closed for us. If one wishes to visit this place be here before 5 p.m. After 5 p.m the gates are closed for visitors and they are allowed nowhere near the gates.
Constructed of marble and pink sandstone this immense palace is also known as the Chhittar Palace because it uses local Chittar sandstone. Begun in 1929, it was designed by president of the British Royal Institute of Architects for Maharaja Umaid Singh and took 15 years to complete.
This palace is outside the fort and now converted into a luxury hotel. The above snaps was taken from the fort.
Constructed of marble and pink sandstone this immense palace is also known as the Chhittar Palace because it uses local Chittar sandstone. Begun in 1929, it was designed by president of the British Royal Institute of Architects for Maharaja Umaid Singh and took 15 years to complete.
This palace is outside the fort and now converted into a luxury hotel. The above snaps was taken from the fort.
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nice pics... i remember trying to get the same shot long back when we visited jodhpur, but my camera then wasnt very good, and i could hardly get a decent snap... this is surely one place i would like to visit again... did you visit the palace itself???
ReplyDeleteOh, I would so love to stay in this hotel, it must be fairytale like.;))
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Chhittar Palace is an amazing construction and group of buildings!
ReplyDeleteI think this is the most beautiful hotel I have ever seen. The interiors are just spectacular! I will never forget the wonderful dinner I had there. I also have a couple of shots on my travel blog. :-)
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Gorgeous palace and wonderful captures as always, Rajesh! Always enjoy your very interesting posts! Have a great weekend!
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Hi Raj,
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful palace over there. Good that it did not get lost in the mist of the night.
Great place to see one day. God willing.
Great photo´s and very interesting to see it.I love to see different photo´s around the world!Have a nice weekend!
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Rajesh, these are really marvelous captures!!
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Great photos of the horizon from your place complete with an exciting travel destination. Thanks for sharing with Sky Watch Friday.
ReplyDeleteOh wow 15 years to build, no wonder it's huge and just great! Happy Friday!
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It's a marvellous place - I would love to stay there for a while:)
ReplyDeleteYou have a wonderful place and a lot to of things to show us. Thanks for sharing Rajesh.
ReplyDeletethe exterior is fascinating, and sorry you didn't get inside. may be next time eh?
ReplyDeleteMeraviglioso !
ReplyDeleteNon riesco ad immaginarmi l'immensa fatica degli operai che hanno dovuto costruire questo stupendo monumento !
Buona giornata :-)
Well, it's Absoultely Beautiful! Nice capture!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of the majestic palace. I bet it's very luxurious staying there now that it's a hotel.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful palace! Great photos and information. Thanks for always sharing your beautiful side of the world Rajesh.
ReplyDeleteAn amazing palace. I would love to see this construction of marble and pink sandstone.
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ReplyDeleteTalk about incredible! What a place. What wealth and grandeur.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely beautiful Rajesh!
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ReplyDeleteIt looks huge. Very spectacular and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat architecture.
ReplyDeleteRajesh: What a wonderful look at this neat structure.
ReplyDeleteFabulous Palace, marble and pink sandstone are beautiful. :)
ReplyDeleteI have never been to Jodhpur! What a lovely shot, such an old world feel and what a great vantage point.
ReplyDeletemagnificent!
ReplyDeleteIts happened many a time with me, reaching a monument at the end of the day. Its disappointing is it not? But then you did manage to get some good shots.
ReplyDeleteYou have shown so many palaces. No wonder my friend gave me a lecture on so many rajahs in India, some siding the French, and some the British.
ReplyDeleteimpressive and remarkable...
ReplyDeleteIt's huge - and deliciously adorable!
ReplyDeleteAmazing fort! Just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteTruly an exquisite palace.
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beautiful and the structures are great!
ReplyDeleteIncredible. I'm surprised it only took 15 years! Would love to see the inside of the hotel!
ReplyDeleteYou do bring us some wonderful images. The palace looks as though it had just stepped out of a fairy tale.
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Interesting place to visit. You've introduced so many beautiful palaces and architecture around India. Truly unique and informative.
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ReplyDeleteWow. Interesting view rajesh! I think u missed a great experience visiting inside.
ReplyDeleteGreat picture. Did you finally make it to inside the palace?
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful palace. I hope you were able to visit the inside at some point.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shots!
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That's a great shot!!!
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Anu, Raji: Thanks, this is a bice place to visit. No, I did not get time to see the interiors of this plalace.
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Umaid Bhavan is an awesome place. The part of the palace which is open to the visitors has amazing collection of vintage clocks and other grand things....
ReplyDeleteEven tho you didn't get in to the palace we can appreciate it from the outside - unbelievably grand.
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ReplyDeleteAakanksha: Thanks, I missed seeing the interiors of this palace due to shortage of time.
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YOU are showing incredible India through your pictures.Incredible you.
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What a structure!...Incredible Rajasthan ...incredible blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks for such lovely encouraging words.
ReplyDeleteNice picture. Entire Rajasthan is full of forts, Palaces and Havelis.
ReplyDeleteRajesh, I came across your blog when trying to find people's experience of visiting Rajasthan in June. Did you visit Rajasthan in June? How bad was it? We are planning on visiting Jodhpur and Jaisalmer with 10 and 5 yr old kids. Would appreciate if you could share your experience with regard to weather. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteBest time to visit Rajasthan is October to January when weather is cold.
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