Travel Guide to Umaid Bhavan Palace Museum Jodhpur

As was mentioned in another post, there is an interesting history behind Umaid Bhavan Palace, also known as the Chittar Hill Palace. Once you have gaped at the wonderful architectural aspects of its exterior, step into the museum section. Many visitors have griped at the fact that there is "nothing to see really". Well, ignore them! Yes, there are plenty of posters and photos of the royal family, but, why not?! After all this entire complex has come up because of their ancestors and the current generation stays in a private block in the same premises, ensuring, too, that maintenance is done so that we visitors can take a peek into a past glorious era. 

So, talking about the museum, what can you get to see? For one, automobile enthusiasts can gawk through the glass at those magnificent four-wheelers in which the royal family travelled. The vintage cars include a Rolls Royce and all are in mint condition. Each car's tech specs are provided, such as its chassis number and how much horsepower it emanates. 

Then there are the clocks. No, not your ordinary, round or rectangular ones which we hang on our walls. They are extraordinarily pretty to look at and with unusual settings. That is, the timepiece part of the clock is embedded in something that you would never expect. Have a look at the images below.

What's more, did you think dining was a chore? Not for the royal families of that era. It was an elaborate affair, with a variety of different types of cutlery and crockery. 



Even the colours of the various dining sets are unique. 

Address
Umaid Bhavan Palace Museum
Circuit House Road,
Jodhpur - 342006
India
Ph:  0291-2510101

Museum Timings: 9a.m. onward, but it is advisable to confirm the closing time as it may close by 5p.m. on certain days and may even be shut on national holidays.