Earlier we reported the estimated cost for Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas to host each guest for a night at the Jodhpur royalty- Umaid Bhawan Palace Hotel. The couple is expected to have a Christian and Hindu wedding, which means the venue will be occupied for two days till December 2. However, if you plan to have a fanatic moment and experience the same, we have curated things-to-do at the luxury hotel which will cost you the same as a flight from India to US.
Managed by the Taj Group of Hotels, it is situated on Chittar Hill, the highest point in Jodhpur. It consists of 347 rooms and is the principal residence of the former Jodhpur royal family. It also holds the title for sixth largest private residence in the world. Umaid Bhawan dons 26 acres of land, including 15 acres of gardens, a throne chamber, a private meeting hall, a Durbar Hall to meet the public, a vaulted banquet hall, private dining halls, a ball room, a library, an indoor swimming pool and spa, a billiards room, four tennis courts, two marble squash courts, and long passages.
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With an array of activities to offer here’s what you would get in a trip from Mumbai to Umaid Bhawan that costs around Rs 90000 on an average.
Travel:
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Flight from Mumbai to Jodhpur costs around Rs 6000.
Cost of Room:
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The Historical Palace Suite is the least expensive from the lot. A night for two will cost around Rs 54000 along with breakfast. Prices may vary in holiday season.
Dining:
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The hotel offers three options to dine. These include Risala which offers royal ambience with Indian cuisine, an open air café called Pillar which hosts multi-cuisine and the Trophy Bar with delectable cocktails and Cuban cigars.
A lunch and dinner combo at either of these will cost you around Rs 24000.
Spa:
The glorious ambience of Jiva spa, offers Indian therapies, Ayurvedic treatments and other signature experiences at the cost of Rs 6000 on an average for each session.
Things to do at Umaid Bhawan:
When at the magnum opus of Jodhpur, you can dive into one of a kind experiences. For architecture and history lovers, the palace houses timeless beauties such as the mighty Mehrangarh Fort, and the Jaswant Thada- the pretty domes shelter tombs and portraits, and even a memorial to a peacock that reputedly flew into the Maharaja’s funeral pyre.
You can also engage in adventurous activities like riding the exciting zip-lines that run over the cliffs and ramparts of Mehrangarh Fort or walking the trails of the restored Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park at the foot of the fort which is home to over three hundred species of native plants and scores of exotic birds and butterflies.
For shopaholics, you can splurge on some antiques and spices in Jodhpur’s bazaars, browse through gorgeous handicrafts, also the mandatory signature ethnic glass bangles.
(Disclaimer: We are in no way promoting the said venue. The cost and experiences mentioned are a rough estimate and have been used only for the purpose of this feature)
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