Situated
amidst lofty Arravallies, Jodhpur is a must visit tourism destination
in India. A tour to Rajasthan is incomplete without Jodhpur tour.
The citadel of Rajputana might and glory has many forts and palaces
worth visiting. These forts and palaces are the major tourism attractions
in Jodhpur. Exploring the forts gives you a feel of the times when
the Rajput might was at its peak. Do come to Jodhpur once and we
promise you that the splendid beauty and heart-warming hospitality
will leave you spell bounded.
Tourist
Destinations inJodhpur
» Mehrangarh
Fort
Spread
over an area of nearly 5 square kilometers, Mahrangarh is situated
in the heart of the city of Jodhpur. Besides being a landmark in
Jodhpur Mehrangarh fort is a must visit for all the tourists. The
fort is famous for its gigantic gateways that were built by the
various rulers in the course of history
» Jaswant
Thada
Jaswant
Thada in Jodhpur is a white marble memorial built in the memory
of Maharaja Jaswant II in 1899. It is widely believed that Maharaja
Jaswant succumbed to injuries at this place only while fighting
Emperor Jahangir. This jewel of Jodhpur tourism is a must visit
during your Jodhpur tour.
» Umaid
Bhawan
Made
of marble and pink sandstone, the construction of the Umaid Bhawan
of Jodhpur started in 1929 and it took 16 years to complete it.
The palace was constructed under the food-for-work program to give
employment to the famine-struck population. Umaid Bhawan is a must
visit tourism destination in Jodhpur also doubles up as the residence
for the current royal family.
» Balsamand
Lake
Balsamand
Lake, a splendid Jodhpur tourism spot, is about 5 kilometers from
Jodhpur. This magnificent lake that is a popular tour spot was dug
in the year 1159. The garden that adjoins the lake is not well maintained
but is worth visiting. The small but magnificent summer palace that
stands by the side of the lake is another place worth touring in
Jodhpur.
» Mandore
Gardens
Mandore
gardens are situated about 8 kilometers from Jodhpur and are a not-to-miss
tourism spots during the Jodhpur tour. This ancient capital of Marwar
is famous for the cenotaphs of the Jodhpur rulers. The beautiful gardens
with high rock terraces make it a popular picnic spot as well. Do
visit this tourism destination in Jodhpur.
» How
to reach Jodhpur
By
Air : The airport is 5km from city centre. The Indian Airlines Office
is south of the Centre on Airport Road and is open daily from 10
am to 1pm and 2 pm to 4.30 pm. It has flights from Delhi, Mumbai,
Udaipur and Jaipur.
By Rail : The city is well connected by the railway lines and trains
are available from all major cities in the country for here.
By Road : RSTC buses and private luxury buses connect Jodhpur with
almost all major places of Rajasthan.
