Jodhpur City Tour

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Amidst the rippling sand dunes and thorny vegetations of vast Thar Desert, there is situated grandeur & splendor of Rajasthan, better known as Marwar. The desert landscapes (Marusthal) came into life when the “Rathores” of Kanauj moved in. But the city of Jodhpur was founded by a Rajput Chief of the Rathore Clan, Rao Jodha Ji in the year of 1459. The beautiful city of Jodhpur was on the silk route of the 16th century. Hence the city was host to a number of travelers.

Today, Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan and a very famous tourist destination in India. It attracts a large gathering of tourists from all over the world. In Jodhpur, the acumen & genius of its sculptors & artists comes to life in its elegant palaces, magnificent forts, terrific temples and splendid havelis, which stand as a testimony or statement to grand grandeur of the city. The most appealing & interesting part of Jodhpur is the traditional lifestyle, , celebrations, festivity, and generous smiling people who treasure and preserve this Princely State of Jodhpur.

Jodhpur is also known as the Sun City because it enjoys sunny weather all round the year. The city is also known as the Blue City of India on account of extensive uses of blue colors in houses near the majestic Mehrangarh Fort. Tourists love to see the wonderful views of sunset over the blue houses from the ramparts and balconies of the Mehrangarh Fort.

Major tourist attractions in Jodhpur

• Mehrangarh Fort - It is located atop a 125 m high hill in the outskirts of Jodhpur city. It offers wonderful views of Jodhpur city. The fort complex houses many beautiful palaces and temples. The fort museum houses an exquisite collection of palanquins, howdahs, royal cradles, miniatures, musical instruments, costumes and furniture. Attractions inside the fort complex are Art Gallery, Museum, & Period Rooms.
• Umaid Bhawan Palace - It is one of the most elegant and most recent palaces of India. Converted into a luxury heritage hotel, the palace is known for lavish art & luxury infrastructures with all modern amenities.
• Jaswant Thada - The Jaswant Thada Memorial is a major landmark in the city. It is a white marble memorial built in the year of 1899 in the memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. The monument is built entirely in marbles with exquisite carvings.

Fairs & Festivals in Jodhpur

• Marwar Festival
• Gangaur Festival
• Nagpanchmi Fair
• Mahaveer Jayanti
• Rajasthan International Folk Festival
• Teej Festival
• Jodhpur International Desert Kite Festival,

Other Attractions in and around Jodhpur

• Osiyan Jain Temples
• Mandore Gardens & Palace
• Rai Ki Bagh Palace
• Balsamand Lake & Palace
• Sardar Samand Lake & Palace
• Government Museum
• Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum

How to Reach Jodhpur

By Air : Jodhpur is well-connected with regular flights with major cities of Rajasthan. It is well connected by daily flights with Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur and Jaipur.

By Rail : Jodhpur is well-linked with railway lines with Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata.
By Road : Jodhpur is well-connected with major cities of North India. The highway is well connected with Agra, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Delhi, Jaipur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur by bus.

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