Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur |
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This is known as Umaid Bhawan Palace because of the particular
type of sandstone, which is used to build it - which is not weathered. Portions
of the palace have been converted into a hotel and a museum. Located in the Thar Desert, Jodhpur is known for its impressive fortified bastions, specially those of Mehrangarh Fort, which has been a witness for many battles and is associated closely with the history of the region. Being a part of the desert triangle, and venue of Marwar Festival it is also covered by the famous "Palace on Wheels", a super luxurious (emperor style) rail-cum-road package tour. The city again is of high tourist attraction and has all basic amenities for both domestic and foreign tourists. Hotels from Super Deluxe ranging to low budge can be checked in. It is well connected by rail, road and air to the city as it again witnesses high flow of tourist traffic in winters. |
General Information |
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Location Jodhpur, Rajasthan. |
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Origin 20th Century. |
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Further Development Converted Into Hotel
And Museum. |
Prime Attractions of Jodhpur |
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Marwar Festival is held every year in memory of the
heroes of Rajasthan. The festival is held in the month of Ashwin
(September-October) in Jodhpur, for two days during the full moon of
Sharad Poornima. more.. |
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Situated on a steep hill, Mehrangarh fort is one of the
largest forts in India. The beauty and the grandeur of numerous palaces
in the fort narrates a saga of hard sandstones yielding to the chisels
of skilled Jodhpuri sculptures. more.. |
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Government Museum - Jodhpur This museum has
a rich collection of weapons, textiles, miniature portraits, local
crafts and images of Jain Tirthankars. It is situated in the middle of
the Umaid public gardens.
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Suggested tour packages of Jodhpur |
 Duration : 15 Days / 14 Nights Places Covered : Delhi, Mandawa, Bikaner-Jaisalmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Mount Abu, Udaipur, Pushkar, Jaipur, Jaipur, Agra, Delhi 
Duration : 14 Days / 13 Nights Places Covered : Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Khimsar, Bikaner, Shekhawati 
Duration : 14 Days / 13 Nights Places Covered : Delhi, Mukundgarh, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ajmer, Jaipur, Agra, Delhi |
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