Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur

Just when I thought I saw the best hotel ever, we arrive at out next hotel and get shocked to see another palace that just takes your breath away!! I did not do any research before going because I wanted to be surprised and indeed every next adventure was a pleasant surprise!!!

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The same group as Rambagh Palace in Jaipur – The TAJ Hotels, Resorts and Palaces 

Previous entry:  Rambagh Palace Jaipur by the Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces December 3, 2012

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I love the drama whenever we arrive 🙂  Each hotel has their own unique way of welcoming their guests and they really make you feel important- just like a Maharaja/ Maharani 🙂 

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Leigh and bindi 🙂

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Further down

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Amazing!! I tried to get a full shot of this but just could not because it was really very high- I was already on the floor taking this 

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The ceiling

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Happy Diwali! 🙂 Beautiful fresh flowers and rose petals on the floor

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Turn left wing or right wing, we were left wing 🙂

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The Maharaja and his family live in this part of the Palace.  The government was taxing palaces so high – they either made part into a museum or a hotel

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Main entrance to their home which is part of the courtyard that we pass

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At night, they light small tealight all around this courtyard!!!  SO SO BEAUTIFUL!! I was not able to capture it so well but it was really amazing.  Each arch had a tea light which went around the courtyard

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Click below to go to their website for more info

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