Bhumi Pednekar has switched her workcation mode on and for that, she was seen basking under the Jaipur sun at the City Palace. Bhumi took to her Instagram Stories and shared a sun-kissed picture of herself from the majestic property. In the click, the actress can be seen lounging on the balcony of the City Palace, with an aerial view of the city in the background. It truly means to live life king size when visiting the palace but even more luxurious when you get to stay there too. Although Bhumi is a friend of the royal family and is often invited for gatherings and festivals at the property, an exclusive experience can be yours too. In 2019, Airbnb listed the Gudliya Suite of the City Palace for travellers to experience Indian hospitality and culture at its finest. Living like a royal though, comes at a price and that is a whopping $8,000 or Rs 6,67,305 for a one-night accommodation.
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The actress also shared pictures and videos summing up her stay in the City Palace earlier this year. In one of the pictures, Bhumi can be seen posing with a breathtaking sunset in the background. We also caught Bhumi enjoying horse riding. A picture of an elephant was followed by a glimpse of the Hawa Mahal, an architectural splendour.
Bhumi Pednekar's envious pictures must have definitely left you curious about the regal property. Well, in that case, here's all that you must know about the City Palace:
History
The City Palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur. Covering nearly one-seventh of the area of the Old City, the City Palace is fortified by massive walls and remains the residence of the royal family of Jaipur led by Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh.
Things to do in the City Palace
Replete with Mughal architectural elements, the complex of the palace includes the Mubarak Mahal (the palace of reception) and the Maharani's Palace (the palace of the queen). In addition to enjoying your royal stay, you can also visit the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum.
It must be noted that the Mubarak Mahal has now been transformed into a museum that displays a unique collection of royal costumes. The fabrics that you can get to witness are delicate Pashmina (Kashmiri) shawls, Banaras silk sarees, and other dresses with Sanganeri prints and folk embroidery. In addition, Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I's ensembles are also on display in the museum.
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Interestingly, the Maharani's Palace has an interesting display of well-preserved Rajput weaponry, some of which date back to the 15th century. Apart from the clothes and weapons, the palace is adorned with beautiful paintings on the ceiling that are well-maintained.
Dining at the City Palace
Make sure you let your taste buds enjoy some rich, Indian flavours at the in-house restaurant of the City Palace. You can try Snack Bar at Amba Pol, and the Baradari Restaurant for scrumptious Indian and international cuisine.
Shopping at the City Palace
With the vision of the young and vivacious Princess Gauravi Kumari, not one but two gems adorn the City Palace for enthusiastic shoppers. The PDKF Store and the Palace Atelier offer a range of apparel and souvenirs that let tourists return home with a piece of Jaipur in their homes and hearts.
How to reach the City Palace?
The City Palace is easily accessible from any part of Jaipur by auto-rickshaws, taxis or public buses.
If living like a royal has been on your bucket list, at the City Palace in Jaipur, that may just be a soon-to-be dream come true.
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