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Umaid Bhawan Palace |
From
the time of the origin of Jodhpur to the present day, the
Rathore capital suffered severe scarcity of water and drought
followed with unfailing regularity every third or fourth year. A
tradition developed among the Maharajas to alleviate the
suffering of people by creating work. The work usually took the
form of building canals, roads, temples, stepwells and palaces.
Rosita Forbes, travelling in the 1930s through Jodhpur,
experienced firsthand the severe rainless times in Jodhpur, and
described the goings-on:
'The scarcity of water in the city has been remedied by the
erection of a reservoir with eight pumping stations. Roads are
spreading. Fine buildings are springing up on the outskirts of
the lovely town…'
The majority of the 'fine buildings' was actually one single
complex! An architectural extravaganza called the Umaid
Bhawan Palace – among the biggest private residences in the
world! A colossal 347-rooms structure with two monumental wings
separated by a central dome soaring to a height of 185 feet!
Given the scale of construction, Rosita Forbes could be excused
for the misplaced observation. Even the members of the royal
family describe how as children they 'used to take stones and
mark our way while going on so that we would be able to retrace
our steps and find our way out!'
Maharaja Umaid Singh conceived the Palace as the centerpiece of
his massive famine-relief scheme. The acclaimed designs of Henry
Lanchester for Cardiff City Hall and Law Courts/Central Hall,
Westminster, impressed Maharaja Umaid Singh, and Lutyen's
protégé was entrusted with the job.
Umaid Bhawan Palace took 14 years and 3000 men to give
shape to this stupendous expression. The Palace was designed as
a smooth combination of European classical elements interlaced
with oriental ones. Massive sandstone boulders were cut from a
quarry at Surasagar near Jodhpur and transported by a special
narrow-gauge train to the construction sites. Master masons
chiselled these rough stones into blocks of five and seven tons.
The blocks were then fitted in an interlocking fashion with no
mortar or cement being used in the construction.
Furnished with fashionable Art Deco interiors by the Polish
artist and decorator, S. Norblin, the Umaid Bhawan Palace
consumed one million square feet of the finest marble. The world
of Hotel Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur contained
everything that the royalty required – a private cinema hall, a
luxurious swimming pool inlaid with tiles depicting the zodiac,
gigantic royal suites, a soaring rotunda, fancy ball rooms, a
majestic durbar hall, billiards room, ballrooms, banquet halls,
libraries, staff quarters, servant quarters….
In 1977, Umaid Bhawan Palace opened as one of India's
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Taj Hari Mahal |
Perhaps, it's easy to mistake the
Taj Hari Mahal, Jodhpur, for a medieval palace of a
victorious Marwar ruler. Built, as it is, in a style reminiscent
of ancient Mandore. With intricately carved arches and wide
terraces, sun-drenched courtyards and picturesque jharokhas.
But once you enter, your initial impression steadily changes.
For the Taj Hari Mahal, masterfully blends elements of
yore with contemporary elegance. So you will find arched
corridors giving way to the most luxurious and comfortable rooms
and suites. Well-equipped conference rooms of hotel Taj Hari
Mahal overlooking marble terraces. Chefs who whip up
traditional Marwari delicacies with as much panache as
Continental repasts. And courteous assistance, not just in terms
of making your stay comfortable. But in making it memorable as
well. That is the Taj Hari Mahal for you. One of the
newest offerings of the Taj Group of Hotels. Want to know
more? Come, share a glimpse of the past, with your feet firmly
in the present...
Restaurant & Bar
Good Earth: Serves Chinese Cuisine.
Marwar: A multi cuisine restaurant of hotel Taj Hari Mahal that
serves the best of Rajasthani and European food.
The Verandah Café: A place to unwind over a cup of tea.
Jodhpur Lounge: A cozy area to snack and discuss business.
Pastry Shop: Tarts, truffles and other treats available.
The Bar: Cocktails and dreams served here.
Room Facilities
Air-conditioned, Telephone, Channel music, Television, 24 hour
rooms service.
Other Facilities & Services
Travel Desk, Car Rental, Laundry, Swimming Pool, Shopping
Arcade, Safe Deposit Lockers, Valet, Health Spa, Fitness Centre,
Beauty Salon, Tennis & Croquet Court, Jogging And Walking Track.
A Business Centre with 3 Meeting Rooms, Internet Connectivity,
Mobile Phone Rental, Private Workstation With Computers,
Printers and Modems, Secretarial Services. |
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Ajit Bhawan |
Amid the vast and serene desert
milieu Ajit Bhawan, the first heritage Hotel of India,
stands as an oasis of hospitality, pageantry and Rajput charm.
Ajit Bhawan was built exclusively, for Maharajadhiraj Sir
Ajit Singhji the younger brother of Maharaja Umaid Singhji of
the erstwhile Jodhpur state.
Hotel Ajit Bhawan, a legacy of Rajput heritage is
vibrantly alive with the personalized hospitality, provided by
the late Maharaja's family, whose home is still is.
The doors of this truly traditional yet subtlety contemporary
life style are open to you.
Restaurant & Bar
The Jodhpur Café: Food is an integral part of Ajit Bhawan. The
Jodhpur Café overlooks the tempting cool waters of the swimming
pool with its natural rocky waterfall. It is open round the
clock and serves a variety of cuisine.
Garden Restaurant: Another major attraction open for dinners is
the Garden restaurant. Here guests have a choice between a large
buffet or A La Carte, the tables are specially designed with
lights from beneath and the traditional dancers keep the evening
vibrantly alive.
Dhani: Those missing home can dine in ‘Dhani’ where food is
served in a very traditional style. The hotel also organizes
special theme dinner, so go ahead and feel at home!
The Prince’s Bar: The Prince’s Bar styled in 1930’s fashion
offers warmth through hand crafted teak wood interiors. The bar
houses some rare books, which have been with the family for
generations. As the name suggests, one actually goes back to the
bygone era as the hotel staff pampers you with drinks and
snacks.
The Garden Bar: The Garden Bar is in close proximity and its
facility can be availed while you relax by the poolside.
Room Facilities
Room Service, Attached Bath with Running Hot & Cold Water,
Telephone
Other Facilities & Services
Swimming Pool, Travel Desk, Money Exchange, Village Safari,
Shopping Arcade, Folk Dances every day during season, Health
Club, Vintage Cars on Hire, Gala Bar-be-que Dinner
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Ran Banka |
The magnificent sandstone
building, built for Maharajadhiraj of Jodhpur, Sir Ajit Singh ji,
the younger brother of Maharaja Umaid Singh, tastefully blends
the lavish interiors and modern comforts. Present day facilities
are harmonized so as not to disturb the antiquity of the royal
abode. Ranbanka Hotel exudes an aura distinctly its own -
enhanced by its rich and varied collection of paintings,
treasure troves and hunting trophies of yesteryears, all so well
preserved by the royal family, which still uses a part of the
Ranbanka Hotel as its home.
Overlooking the seemingly invincible Mehrangarh Fort on one side
and the gigantic Umaid Bhawan Palace on the other, Ranbanka
Hotel holds the lingering echoes of a bygone era, like no
other place.
The Ranbanka Hotel is promoted by R.K. Karanvijay Singh
(grandson of Maharajadhiraj Sir Ajit Singhji), a polo player who
has participated in major national and international polo
tournaments.
Restaurant & Bar
Jodhana Shikar: The ala-carte and buffet restaurant with an
ambience that takes you back to the era of kings & shikars.
Walls are adorned with hunting trophies and paintings of
yesteryears. This air-conditioned authentic restaurant serves
Continental/Chinese/Punjabi & Rajasthani cuisines and opens for
buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner
Roof Top Restaurant: The Roof Top Restaurant of Ranbanka Hotel
is an ideal venue for Theme and Mashaal dinners. This venue has
views of Meherangarh Fort on one side and The Umaid Bhawan
Palace on the other.
Polo Bar: Well stocked air-conditioned bar, serving a wide and
interesting range of world's finest cocktails & mocktails, as
also liquors and beers. Polo photographs of the Maharaja's teams
complete this majestic setting.
Room Facilities
Room Service, Attached Bath with Running Hot & Cold Water,
Television, Telephone, Refrigerator.
Other Facilities & Services
Swimming Pool, Health Spa, Doctor on Call, 24 hrs ISD/STD, Money
Exchange Counter, Safety Lockers, Travel Desk, Car Rental, Car
Parking, Folk Dances, Village Safari & Horse Safari, Theme
Lunches & Dinners at Baradari |
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Newtons Manor |
Newtons Manor welcomes you to a rare taste in the heart of
Rajasthan offering you an insight to Jodhpur with a hospitality
that’s utterly Victorian. Newtons Manor, Jodhpur Invite
you to come experience the ‘olde english’ touch surrounded by
exotic antiques of bygone era.
It is a delight to welcome you to the Elegant English Hotels –
Newtons Manor. This small group of privately owned and
run hotel and Resort is converted paying guest house in the
heart of Jodhpur -the land of bravura. One can find details
about this in World famous traveller’s guides such as ‘India
hand book’ by Robert & Roma bradnock and ‘Le Guide du Routard’.
Newtons Manor has merited a phenomenal success in
providing lodging facilities with momentous hospitality and most
economical charges to many tourists visiting every year in
Jodhpur, India. Pertaining to these reasons Newtons Manor is the
first choice of many frequent visitors and their suggestion to
the new visitors. The hotel is conveniently positioned for many
pursuits. Newtons Manor is paying guest accommodation
where guests are made welcome as friends. Guests are entertained
as family and will often dine with their hosts, as well as with
any other guests who may be staying.
Guest and Host Staying at Newtons Manor is a social
experience. We emphasise that Newtons Manor is a home ,not an
hotel. As a guest in a private house you have privileges and
also obligations, just as you do when staying with relatives or
friends.
Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant: In keeping up the tradition of personalised service
Newtons Manor provides fresh and delicious home made breakfast
and dinner at request.
Bar: Not Available
Room Facilities
Attached Bath with Running Hot & Cold Water, Television
Other
Facilities & Services
Travel Assistance, Car Rental, Village Safaris, Doctor on Call |
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