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Umaid Bhawan Palace

Circuit House Road, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342006

The world's sixth-largest private residence — Art Deco grandeur in warm honey-toned Chittar sandstone.

All-In Cost Estimates

Venue + catering + accommodation + décor + photography + logistics

100 guests, 3 days₹1.2Cr–₹2.5Cr
150 guests, 3 days₹2Cr–₹5Cr+
200 guests, 3 days₹2.8Cr–₹7Cr+
Venue hire (120–150 guests)
₹30L–₹60L for 3 days (150 guests)

Taj property; venue hire is a fraction of total F&B and accommodation spend

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Exclusive use / specific areas
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What is included
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Taxes & service charges
GST 18% on services; Taj standard
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Peak-season surcharge
Peak Nov–Jan: 35–50% premium; Dec–Jan dates book 12–18 months ahead
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Minimum spend requirement
High F&B and accommodation minimums; confirm with Taj group sales
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Maximum capacity
350 guests for outdoor Marigold Lawn; 200 for poolside; 150 for indoor ballroom
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Setup / breakdown times
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Noise / curfew restrictions
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Open flames & fireworks
Havan permitted; fireworks require district NOC — allow 4+ weeks
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Ritual restrictions
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Parking / valet
Ample parking on palace grounds
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Vehicle access
Excellent road access; good truck access for vendor load-in via service entrance
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In-house catering required?
Mandatory — Taj catering exclusively

Taj Hotels policy

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Approved vendor list
External décor and entertainment with prior Taj approval
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Alcohol restrictions
Full bar through Taj
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Outside vendor fees
External vendor clearance fees apply
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On-site coordinator provided
Dedicated Taj wedding specialist for every booking
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Guest rooms on-site
70 rooms in the hotel wing; entire palace has 347 rooms but only hotel wing is guest-accessible
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Room rates
₹35,000–₹1,50,000/night (2025 rates); Maharaja Suite among the most expensive in India
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Group booking discounts
Group rates for 20+ rooms; negotiate with Taj group sales
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VIP accommodation
Maharaja Suite for couple — Art Deco private swimming pool and personal butler
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Indoor alternative for bad weather
Indoor ballroom and durbar hall as weather backup
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Backup power & water supply
Full generator backup for all palace areas
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Emergency medical services
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Photography & drone permits
Drone requires DGCA clearance and Taj approval; allow 6+ weeks; aerial of dome is iconic
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Alcohol & fireworks licences
Taj holds liquor licence; fireworks require separate district NOC
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Heritage / conservation restrictions
Heritage-listed; structural and ground modifications strictly controlled by Taj management
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Shade, tents, or AC for outdoor events
Outdoor lawns exposed to Jodhpur heat; AC tents required Apr–Jun; Taj can arrange
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Cooling / misting systems
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Wind / dust protection
Jodhpur experiences dust storms Mar–May; AC tents provide full protection
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Distance from airport
5 km from Jodhpur airport; ~10 min — the closest major palace hotel to any Rajasthan airport
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Shuttle / transfer options
Taj provides airport transfers; group shuttle rates available
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Parking capacity
Large grounds with ample parking for 300+ vehicles
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Vendor load-in / load-out
Excellent truck access via service entrance; co-ordinate timing with Taj venue team
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Nearby vendor accommodation
Budget and mid-range hotels in Jodhpur city 5–10 min away
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Storage / prep areas
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