Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur

Name: Umaid Bhawan Palace
Address: Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum Umaid Bhawan Palace Road, Jodhpur, 342006, India
Telephone: +91 98991 75771

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Umaid Bhawan Palace, located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, is one of the world's largest private residences. A part of the palace is managed by Taj Hotels. Named after Maharaja Umaid Singh, grandfather of the present owner Gaj Singh. The palace has 347 rooms and is the principal residence of the former Jodhpur royal family. A part of the palace is a museum. ()

Local name: उम्मैद भवन पैलेस Completed: 1943 (81 years ago)Coordinates: 26°16'51"N, 73°2'52"E

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Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum Umaid Bhawan Palace RoadJodhpur 342006 India

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Nearby attractions include: Mehrangarh, Jaswant Thada, Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Ghanta Ghar.

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Massive historic site with preserved art
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Park
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Tower
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Museum
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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
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