Umaid Bhawan Palace is the last of the great palaces of India and one of the largest private residences in the world, set amidst 26 acres of verdant gardens. Named after Maharaja Umaid Singh, the golden-yellow sandstone monument was conceived on the grandest possible scale, in a fashionable Art Deco Style of that time. Designed by renowned Edwardian Architect, Henry Lanchester, the palace is a blend of eastern and western architectural influences. The lavish interiors with gilt furniture and elegant artwork follow the Art Deco style, complemented by the exotic murals of the self-exiled Polish Artist, Stefan Norblin.
Located at Palace Road, Jodhpur, Umaid Bhawan Palace is 6.5 km from Mehrangarh Fort and 6 km from The Jaswant Thada Mausoleum. Tourists can visit Mandore (8 km approx.), Kaylana Lake and Garden (13 kms), Balsamand Lake (14.5 km approx.), Masooria Hills (6kms) and Bhim Bhirak lake.
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