Umaid Bhawan is an old heritage property converted into a family run hotel situated in a posh residential colony in the heart of Jaipur city. Just 1.2 Kms. from the Railway Station, and Bus Stand, Umaid Bhawan is ideally located for both the tourist as well as the business traveler and it offers a quite retreat from the hustle and bustle of the lively town of Jaipur
Hotel Umaid Bhawan offers you a wide variety of accommodation ranging from Standard rooms to Suites that will suite every budget.
Our rooms at Umaid Bhawan been designed and furnished to showcase the skill and expertise of Rajasthani artisans.
However, our main goal is to create an atmosphere that allows the guest to feel, “Truly At Home – Away from Home.”
Umaid Bhawan is located in a quiet residential colony in Jaipur, the capital of India’s desert state; Rajasthan.
Only a kilometer from the central bus stand (Sindhi Camp) and the railway station, we are 13 kilometers away from the airport. Click here for a map of Jaipur that you can save and/or print.
We offer a free pickup on arrival to Jaipur from the bus stand and the railway station. Use our contact form to request a pickup.
Jaipur is well connected. Being right next to the national capital, New Delhi, it is easy to get to.
A flamboyant showcase of Rajasthani architecture and flair at its most irresistible, the Pink City of JAIPUR has long been established on tourist itineraries as the third corner of India’s “Golden Triangle”, just 300km southwest of Delhi and 200km west of Agra. As with most of India, Jaipur too, offers a unique combination of the ancient and the modern. While you can relax in the evenings in modern pubs, you can discover the massive ancient forts during the day.
Phone Numbers: +91 9314503423
Address:
Hotel Umaid Bhawan
D1-2A,Behind Collectorate, (Via) Bank Road, Bani Park,
Jaipur-302016, Rajasthan, INDIA
Email Address: email@umaidbhawan.com
Website: http://www.umaidbhawan.com
Local Attractions:
Though the “Pink City” label applies specifically to the old walled quarter of the Rajasthani capital, in the northeast of town, glorious palaces and temples, in an assortment of styles that span the centuries, are scattered throughout the whole urban area. The walled city is suffused with a gentle pink light, flashed through by bright turbans and saris, while in the pink shops and houses that line its orderly streets, craftsmen create objects of delicate beauty with time-honored traditional skills, in full view of the hectic swirl of shoppers and tourists outside.
Lying on the bed of a long-dry lake, Jaipur laps against hills in the north, east and west, and rolls across the open plains to the south towards Bundi. Getting and keeping your bearings is simple; even if you can’t see the Pink City, the hills behind it in the northeast, topped by the high walls of the Nahagarh Fort, are always conspicuous.
The Pink City houses the principal tourist attractions – the Palace of Winds or Hawa Mahal, and Jai Singh’s City Palace and Observatory – while the Ram Niwas Garden, Zoo, Albert Hall (Central Museum) and Modern Art Gallery are a short way south of the walls, within easy walking distance of its gates. Broad and widely spaced roads in the newer areas outside the walls accommodate the industries and businesses that underlie the economy of the modern city, as well as most of Jaipur’s hotels. Mirza Imail Road is the main route from west to east (south of the old city), on which you’ll find the GPO, hotels and restaurants and some of the larger boutiques and jewellery shops. Station Road runs from the railway station in the west, past the bus stand and on to Chand Pole, the westernmost gate of the old city.
Most travelers spend a good few days visiting the sublime palaces, exploring the ruins and wandering through the bazaars, renowned for carpets, clothes,and the best selection of precious stones and metals in India.
If you’re anywhere near Jaipur in March, don’t miss the Elephant Festival,one of India’s most flamboyant parades, celebrated with full Rajput pomp. Makar Sankranti (14 Jan), predominantly celebrated in the east of India,here takes the form of a kite festival, filling the air with gaudy paper kites for days leading up to it.
Nearby Cities:
Churu 24 miles
Dausa 31 miles
Tonk 49 miles
Alwar 68 miles
Sawai Madhopur 70 miles
Karauli 78 miles
Ajmer 80 miles
Sikar 85 miles
Jhunjhunu 90 miles
Bharatpur 95 miles
Gay Vacation Guide:
Rajasthan’s beautiful Pink City Jaipur, was the stronghold of a clan of rulers whose three hill forts and series of palaces in the city are important attractions. Known as the Pink City because of the colour of the stone used exclusively in the walled city, Jaipur’s bazaars sell embroidered leather shoes, blue pottery, tie and dye scarves and other exotic wares. Western Rajasthan itself forms a convenient circuit, in the heart of the Thar desert which has shaped its history, lifestyles and architecture.
Founded in AD 1727 by Sawai Jaisingh II, Jaipur the capital of Rajasthan is popularly known as the Pink City with broad avenues and spacious gardens. The capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is steeped in history and culture. Here the past comes alive in magnificent forts and palaces, blushed pink, where once lived the maharajas. The bustling bazaars of Jaipur, famous for Rajasthani jewellery, fabric and shoes, possess a timeless quality and are surely a treasure-trove for the shoppers. This fascinating city with its romantic charm takes you to an epoch of royalty and tradition.
The imperial city, replete with amazing legends of romance and heroism. A land where the past thrives still. This is the fortified city of Jodhpur, standing a wary sentinel to the great Thar Desert. Beckoning you to the wilderness of fascinating dunes, rocky terrain and thorny vegetation.
Once the capital city of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodhaji – chief of the Rathore Clan of Rajputs who claimed descent from Lord Rama. A major trade centre of 16th century, the city, today, has grown to become the second largest city of Rajasthan, retaining the medieval splendour.
The city is encompassed by a high wall, 10 km. long with eight gates. Within the city, atop a rocky hill, stands the massive fort, 120 mtrs. above the plains.
Packed with history, art and culture, this princely state is a treasure – trove of some exquisite palaces, forts, temples and havelis – standing a testimony to the imperial grandeur. But what entices the most in Jodhpur is the traditional lifestyle, festivity and smiling people.
Transportation
Air : Indian Airlines connect Jaipur with Delhi, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Aurangabad, Bombay, Varanasi, Calcutta, Ahmedabad.
Rail: Jaipur is connected by rail with Delhi, Agra, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Abu Road (Mount Abu), Udaipur, Bombay and Sawai Madhopur.
Road: Good motorable roads connect Jaipur with Delhi 258 km, Agra 236 km, Bikaner 321 km, Udaipur 405 km, Ajmer 131 km, Jodhpur 316 km, Bharatpur 176 km, Jaisalmer 638 km and Bombay 1202 km
Bus : Regular buses ply from Jaipur to the above places and Alwar, Kota, Sariska, Mathura, Indore, Chittorgarh and Barmer.
What to see
City Palace & Museum 3.5 kms, Hawa Mahal 3 kms, Jantar Mantar 3.5 kms, Dolls Museum, Zoo, Amber Pal & Jaigarh Fort 11 kms, Gaitor 8 kms, Vidhyadharji Ka Bagh 7 kms, Jal Mahal, Nawab Ki Haveli, Galta, Sisodia Palace & Garden 8 kms.
Excursions
Nahargarh Fort 15 kms, Sanganer 16 kms, Ramgarh Lake 30 kms and Shekhawati 168 kms.
02.06.01.2009
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