Inside the majestic grandeur of Umaid Bhawan Palace, in Jodhpur

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What a grand building in stone, at the edge of the Indian desert. And one of the most expensive hotels it has become after the Maharaj of Jodhpur's trust turned it over to the Taj group to manage. See the most luxurious suite at the hotel here, named for the wife of an erstwhile Jodhpur royal. The porcelain housed within must truly be priceless and ancient. The dome brings in light in the most elegant fashion, with the cut glass skylights shining in the daylight. The bathroom has a lovely tub made of stone. And how can you miss the tiger skin on the wall and the tall chandeliered hallway with the old fashioned ceiling fans...? Rated as the best hotel in the world several times, the majestic Umaid Bhawan Palace is the most sought after luxury experience one can get in India. The property is