A magnificent palace with a commanding view of the 'Blue City', this Art Deco palace is still home to the Maharaja of Jodhpur. Currently the sixth largest private residence in the world, but is now divided into the Maharaja's private residence, a beautiful museum and a luxury palace hotel.

The second metropolitan city of Rajasthan, also identified by its different names ?the Sun City? and ?the Blue City?, Jodhpur is the capital of the kingdom Marwar. The royal past of Jodhpur is represented through various palaces, forts, aged tradition and culture. Umaid Bhawan Palace is one of the most popular attractions of Jodhpur. The palace is named after Maharaja Umed Singh, who is the grandfather of present owner of the palace. In earlier times, the palace was known to be the ?Chittar palace? as it is located on Chittar hill (the highest point Jodhpur). Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur is a masterpiece of brilliant architecture and boasts of a wonderful mélange of Rajput and Victorian styles. 
The palace was broken down on 18th November 1929 by Maharaja Umed Singh and the construction was in progress until 1944. Later, it was constructed in order to provide employment to the poor and unemployed of the place. The Palace is one among the World?s largest private residences comprising 347 rooms. In today?s time, the main owner of the palace is Maharaja of Jodhpur, Gaj Singh. The palace is mainly divided into three compartments namely the Maharaja?s royal residence, a museum and ...