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The Umaid Bhawan Palace was honored to become one of the last great palaces of India and the biggest private residence in the world. Maharaja Umaid Singhji who built this palace was fascinated with western lifestyles so he marshaled the services of a well-known Edwardian architect, Henry Vaughan Lanchester, a creditable equal of Edward Lutyens (architect of New Delhi) to construct a three hundred and forty seven roomed Umaid Palace. This luxurious Palace is now a five star deluxe palace hotel.

Spectacular Central Rotunda, the Throne Room with its exquisite Ramayana murals; an elegant wood-paneled library, an indoor swimming pool, a Billiards Room, tennis courts and unique marble squash courts makes Umaid Bhawan Palace is unabashedly the most magnificent. The museum of the palace is highly famed for its display of weapons, an array of stuffed leopards, a huge banner presented by Queen Victoria and an incredible collection of clocks.

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Umaid Bhawean Palace offers a grand Palace Wedding option with the entire royal extravaganza. You will be given a traditional welcome from the airport in a Vintage Car. The guests follow in air-conditioned coaches. A Pilot jeep leads the way. Camels are lined up along the central lawns of the Palace while the Royal Band plays. Horses with lancers lead the procession into the porch. A Royal Swords Canopy is set up to welcome the guests, followed by a traditional Rajasthani Ghoomar dance at the Central Dome of the palace. In the evening there will be a dinner on the ramparts of the 15th century Fort, with traditional Rajasthani folk singers and a dance floor in the palace courtyard.
On the wedding day traditional turban will be distributed to the guests who will lead the procession with torchbearers, horses and caparisoned elephants. There will be a gala dinner with music and dance.

Next day guests can either enjoy village safari and visit to local market for shopping or a desert safari with lunch. On departure mementoes will be given to guests.

Home to the royal family of Jodhpur, the lavish Ajit Bhawan Palace was exclusively built for Maharaja Ajit Singhji, the younger brother of Maharaja Umaid Singhji of Jodhpur. A modern heritage hotel today, Ajit Bhawan continues to serve as the residence of the Jodhpur royal family, while welcoming visitors at the same time. This erstwhile home of Maharaja ohf Jodhpur is sure to allure you with its heritage appeal and unmatched regalia.
The 50 rooms at Hotel Ajit Bhawan include 1 single suite, 11 luxury suites and 38 deluxe rooms. All the rooms are tastefully decorated and equipped with modern room amenities. The lush green lawns of the hotel provide excellent venue for any gala event.

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