Umaid Palace - A Lakeside Heritage Palace Resort (Dausa, Rajasthan)

What Umaid Palace - A Lakeside Heritage Palace Resort (Dausa, Rajasthan) does

Umaid Palace operates a heritage palace resort on a 20-acre estate in Kalakho, Dausa district, Rajasthan, overlooking Kalakho Lake on the Golden Triangle route between Delhi and Jaipur. The property originated as a royal hunting lodge of the Peelwa / Rathore family in the 1970s and was converted into a hospitality property operated through Karuna Enterprises Kalakho, now offering 88 rooms across five categories together with ancillary facilities (swimming pool, spa, billiards room, heritage event spaces).

The commercial model is built around three revenue streams: high-value destination weddings priced at INR 55-65 lakhs for two nights covering 150 guests and 70 rooms; full property buyouts at INR 30-35 lakhs for two nights; and per-plate catering at INR 3,500-4,500, which is bundled into wedding packages or sold standalone. Supporting infrastructure includes direct booking through a Simplotel-powered engine, sustainability systems delivering up to 75% solar power and over 55% water recycling, and 100% local staffing across a small reported headcount (which appears understated for an 88-room operation).

The customer base is concentrated in destination weddings, supplemented by leisure travelers and corporate MICE events. A named wedding portfolio of 15+ events, a community partnership with READ India, and active content marketing provide the commercial and reputational foundation. There is no disclosed external capital, no multi-site footprint, and no product beyond the heritage resort experience itself.

Name

Umaid Palace - A Lakeside Heritage Palace Resort (Dausa, Rajasthan)

Legal name

Karuna Enterprises Kalakho

Website

https://umaidpalace.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Umaid Palace is an 88-room heritage palace resort in Kalakho, Dausa, Rajasthan, operated by the Peelwa family, serving destination weddings, leisure travelers, and corporate MICE guests with packaged weddings priced at INR 55-65 lakhs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heritage Resort and Destination Wedding Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Heritage & Palace Luxury Hotels (THAGACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Historic/Heritage Conference Hotels (THAGALAL)

Keywords

• Heritage resort accommodation
• Destination wedding venues
• Luxury palace hotel
• Boutique resort rajasthan
• Wedding event hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Kalakho, District Dausa

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Room Accommodations: Luxury heritage rooms and suites including Deluxe, Royal Deluxe, Deluxe with Bathtub, Maharani Suite, and Maharaja Suite. Revenue from overnight stays with various meal plans.
2. Wedding & Event Hosting: Major revenue stream from destination weddings. Offers venue rentals, accommodation packages, catering services, and wedding planning. Property buyout options available. Catering services include both in-house and outsourced vendors.
3. Dining & Beverages: Multiple dining venues including Fateh Mahal (all-day dining), Manvar (bar), Upper Deck (alfresco), Baradari (farm-to-table), and poolside options. Revenue from meals, beverages, and private dining experiences.
4. Experiences & Activities: Paid experiences including village safaris, camel rides, jeep safaris, pottery workshops, bangle making, cricket matches, cycling expeditions, yoga sessions, and day trips to nearby attractions.
5. Special Packages: Seasonal and themed packages including Summer Package, Couples Retreat Package, Day Picnic Package, and Pre-Wedding Shoot Package with bundled inclusions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Umaid Palace is a heritage palace resort offering luxury accommodation across five room categories, multi-cuisine dining at four venues, comprehensive destination wedding and event hosting across 11 indoor and outdoor venues (including a signature Baori stepwell-themed venue and Ranbanka Ballroom), and curated on-site and off-site experiences (village safaris, organic farm tours, yoga, heritage excursions). The property operates a 20-acre organic farm estate with an in-house dairy and runs on significant solar and water-recycling infrastructure to support sustainable luxury hospitality.

Product overview

Umaid Palace is a single-location heritage resort near Jaipur, Rajasthan offering accommodation across five room categories (Deluxe, Royal Deluxe, Deluxe with Bathtub, Maharani Suite, and Maharaja Suite), multiple dining venues (Fateh Mahal restaurant, Manvar bar, Upper Deck alfresco dining, and Baradari farm-to-table experience), comprehensive wedding and event venue services with 11 distinct indoor and outdoor spaces, conference facilities including the Ranbanka Ballroom, and curated experiences such as village safaris, organic farm tours, and cultural workshops. The resort operates a 20-acre estate with an in-house organic farm and dairy, and offers seasonal packages including Summer, Couples Retreat, Day Picnic, and Pre-Wedding Shoot packages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Deluxe Room Spacious room with elegant decor, exquisite furniture, double bed, and modern amenities suited for today's traveller.
• Royal Deluxe Room Spacious, fully air-conditioned room with elegant decor, king-size bed, and modern amenities for today's traveller.
• Deluxe Room with Bathtub Deluxe room featuring a bathtub, elegant decor, and modern amenities for a comfortable heritage stay.
• Maharani Suite Expansive suite with seating area, stately furniture, large French windows, and state-of-the-art facilities designed for guest comfort.
• Maharaja Suite The most premium suite featuring king-size bed, futons, sofa, lamps, side tables, and traditional decor offering a luxurious experience near Delhi.
• Wedding & Event Venues Eleven exotic gardens, patios, poolside lawns, open-air decks, and indoor banquet halls including Baori (Stepwell venue 7,500 sq ft), Palki Patio (10,000 sq ft), Baradari (1,500 sq ft), Maharani Bagh (20,000 sq ft), Talai Poolside (2,000 sq ft), Temple Lawns (8,000 sq ft), Poolside Lawns (7,000 sq ft), Tibara (2,000 sq ft), Ranbanka Ballroom (4,400 sq ft indoor), and Rajput Room (900 sq ft).
• Ranbanka Ballroom Pillar-less banquet hall (2,750 sq ft) for conferences and weddings with seating capacity of 300 guests in theatre style, featuring high-speed Wi-Fi and audio-visual support.
• Fateh Mahal - All Day Dining Restaurant Indoor dining restaurant serving multi-cuisine meals sourced from organically grown ingredients from the palace farm.
• Manvar - The Bar Licensed bar at Umaid Palace overlooking the front lawns.
• Upper Deck - Alfresco Dining Open-air terrace dining overlooking the farms where vegetables are grown and farm animals graze.
• Baradari - Farm to Table Dining Experience Outdoor dining venue offering farm-to-table dining experience with ingredients sourced directly from the palace organic farm.
• Experiences & Activities Curated experiences including Kalakho Lake & Reservoir, Chand Baori Stepwell visits, Bhangarh Fort tours, Village Safari, Pottery Workshop, Sports & Recreation, Yoga & Meditation, Organic Farming tours, Camel Cart rides, Jeep Safari, and cultural workshops.
• Palace Organic Farm & Dairy In-house organic farm and dairy producing farm-fresh eggs, vegetables grown using traditional organic methods, and dairy products for the palace kitchen.
• Summer Package Seasonal package offering a serene lakeside retreat experience, valid 1 May 2026 to 30 September 2026.
• Couples Retreat Package Exclusive package for couples featuring gourmet experiences, handpicked inclusions and safaris, valid 1 January 2026 to 30 September 2026.
• Day Picnic Package Day package including one major meal, high tea, and all in-house recreational activities, valid 1 January to 30 September 2026.
• Pre-Wedding Shoot Package Package for pre-wedding photography featuring timeless romance against a backdrop of regal architecture, intricate frescoes, and sweeping views, valid 1 January to 30 September 2026.
• Gala Dinner & Entertainment Rajasthani cultural immersion experience featuring authentic food and live performances by local artists.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 75% of energy from solar power
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• READ IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with READ India (non-profit organization) for Kalakho Community Centre initiative. The joint initiative empowers women in Kalakho village to earn livelihood through traditional arts and crafts local to Rajasthan. Center also includes community library, computer training, and resource center for school children.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Leela Palace Udaipur: Lakeside luxury palace hotel in Udaipur with strong destination-wedding demand; comparable heritage positioning and a similar lakeside scenic differentiator to Umaid Palace.
• ITC Rajputana: Heritage-themed luxury hotel in Jaipur offering weddings, MICE and leisure stays; competes with Umaid Palace for the same regional wedding and corporate retreat demand.
• Jai Mahal Palace (Taj): Taj-group heritage palace hotel in central Jaipur competing for weddings and luxury leisure demand in the same Rajasthan market, with stronger brand recognition and chain backing.
• Raffles Udaipur: Newer luxury hotel on a private island in Udaipur targeting destination weddings and high-spend leisure travelers; competes in the same heritage-wedding category with a global luxury brand.
• The Oberoi Rajvilas: Luxury Oberoi resort in Jaipur set in Mughal-style gardens, competing for premium weddings, MICE and leisure stays; offers deeper service infrastructure and global loyalty reach.

Direct peers

• Alsisar Mahal: Heritage palace hotel in Shekhawati region of Rajasthan offering destination weddings, cultural programming and luxury rooms in a setting comparable to Umaid Palace's heritage positioning.
• Narendra Bhawan: Bikaner-based heritage palace hotel operated as a boutique luxury property with curated cultural experiences and wedding hosting, structurally similar to Umaid Palace's family-operated model.
• Neemrana Fort Palace: Converted 16th-century fort hotel on the Delhi-Jaipur corridor that pioneered the heritage wedding and stepwell-adjacent event model; competes directly for Delhi NCR wedding and weekend leisure demand.
• RAAS Devigarh: Heritage palace hotel in Udaipur region converted from a 18th-century royal residence; offers luxury rooms, destination weddings and cultural experiences in a comparable heritage-palace setting, making it the closest analogue to Umaid Palace's positioning.
• Sujan Rajmahal Palace: Heritage palace hotel in Jaipur catering to high-end destination weddings and curated cultural experiences; competes in the same niche of luxury heritage weddings for Delhi NCR clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/umaid-lake-palace---kalakho-dausa-rajasthan-

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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