Interesting to learn about the history of the palace and the people who built it and lived in it. Only 200inr per person for foreigners. You can only visit the museum and not the main hotel area. The gardens are immaculately maintained. Worth a quick visit.

The Umaid Bhawan Museum is located in the southeast of the city, on a hill called Chittar. It is one of the largest royal residences in the world where the Maharajah of Jodhpur lives there with his family. Part of the building is dedicated to a luxury hotel while a wing is dedicated to the museum. The museum traces the history of the construction of the building which began in 1929 and ended in 1943. A part is also dedicated to the princely family of the 20th century and therefore the Singh family. You can see photos and videos of the interior of the palace as well as numerous objects such as watches, clocks (quite impressive as the shapes are incredible), Chinese porcelain, etc. You have to eat in one of the restaurants or sleep at the hotel if you want to be able to admire the dome, which is worth a look. Entrance costs INR 200 per person. Possibility of accessing it by car or tuktuk. Allow 1 hour of visit without forgetting to look at the collection of cars on display to the right.

1. kind of a tick the box attractions. Museum is pretty ordinary. We paid total 700 rupees for two (including a guide), which looked too much for what it offered. You can only visit the museum which is in three rooms of the palace along with a courtyard and a vintage car collection. Not near to the other attractions in Jodhpur so you need to set it aside as a specific plan. 2. Not much to walk. The ticket counter is right after entering the main gate. and the museum is another 100 meter ahead. So not much to walk and it is friendly for those with mobility issues except couple of steps here and there. But overall, i would say its nothing great unless you just want to boast that you have been there. 3. The palace is the royal residence for last more than 70 years so you are indeed visiting a house used by the royalty of Jodhpur. Other than that there is absolutely no wow factor here.

The most impressive part of this place is the exterior. The actual interior, and the displays, are a bit underwhelming. I normally like car museums, but here their display of automobiles was marred by having glass in front of the displays, which not only made photography difficult, but made even seeing the cars difficult. The art deco interior architecture in the main palace is interesting, however, and very different than what would be seen in most palaces in India. Overall, probably driving by and getting a shot of the exterior all that is needed. Only tour the museum if you are looking for something to do.

This is divided into parts for hotel and museum. We visited museum part. There is nominal entry fee. Having various items to be seen. Will end tour with souvenirs shop. Car museum is also worth viewing. Can have coffee or Kulfi(icecream) at entry point. Good to see this palace part at Jodhpur. Must visit once.

Umaid Bhawan Palace Hotel is a magnificent blend of royal heritage and modern luxury, offering a truly regal experience. Set in the heart of Jodhpur, this stunning palace-turned-hotel exudes old-world charm with its exquisite Art Deco architecture and beautifully landscaped gardens. The rooms and suites are spacious, opulent, and thoughtfully designed, providing an atmosphere of calm and comfort. The service is exceptional, with every detail catered to with care and precision. Whether you’re enjoying a traditional Rajasthani meal, unwinding by the pool, or exploring the hotel’s rich history, Umaid Bhawan offers an unforgettable stay steeped in grandeur and elegance.

One the building was grand in size , two the kesar kulfi at canteen costing 40 Rs was great. There are 6 halls which has photos, furniture, cutlery . Collection of Clock and antique cars was good. It would be useful to take a guide along to add some more interest. Mostly Indian tourist were. It is maintained very clean. Good parking facility.

A small vignette of Jodhpur’s past. It is a quick 1 hr dash through the museum to get a a sense of the city’s evolution. I would recommend taking a guide especially as the prices are listed on the ticket board (so you don’t have to negotiate)