The royal family of Jodhpur celebrates Diwali with characteristic splendor and a plomb. Voted by Condé Nast Traveller, 2008, as One of The World’s Best Places to Stay and Hotel of The Year, 2009 by the Editors of Gallivanter’s Guide, the Umaid Bhawan Palace, allows you to travel back to the splendor and elegance of India’s royal heritage. Join the celebrations at the Mehrangarh Fort and experience a truly historic extravaganza. The hundred feet tall fort towers above the skyline of Jodhpur as it reaches towards the stars. For Diwali, the burnished red sandstone walls of the fort are set aglow with the light of 3000 diyas. In keeping with tradition, His Highness the Maharaja of Jodhpur and Her Highness Maharani of Jodhpur will lead the festivities. A sumptuous Diwali dinner will be laid out overlooking the magnificent view of Jodhpur bedecked with diyas reminiscent of a bygone era, underneath a sky lit with fireworks. The Mehrangarh Fort would play host as you discover the spirit of Marwar in all its royal magnificence.
The charges applicable to be a part of the celebrations would be Rs. 5000 + 24.3% taxes per person.
