Introduction
Former
Marwar capital, Jodhpur is the live testimony of the Marwar legacy of this
region. This dauntless sentinel in the desert is placed on the eastern
fringe of the Thar Desert. Its regal grace is clearly visible with the
exquisite palaces, forts, temples and havelis. It owe to its bright and
sunny weather through out the year for its other name 'sun city'. Explore
traditional Rajasthani culture, heritage, beauty, wildlife etc while
enjoying an exotic safari on the ship of the dessert will give you a
complete new experience.
Jodhpur is situated amidst the sand dunes and thorny vegetation of the Thar
Desert. It is redolent with exquisite palaces, forts, temples and havelis
which stand as a clear sign of its regal grace. Know more about the grand
architectural style of the medieval Rajputana period. Collect some souvenir
buy some special items of this region which include Bandhini, leather items,
lac bangles, spices etc. enjoy the best time of your life in Jodhpur.
General Info
¤ Location - In Rajasthan, 336 km E of Jaipur
¤ Go there for - Palaces, Forts
¤ Local tongue - Marwari,
Hindi
¤ Literacy - 67%
¤ STD Code - +91 - 291
Climate/Best Time
Jodhpur experiences extremes of weather throughout the year. Mercury keeps
soaring between 20 º C to 45 º C in the summers. It dips down to 5
º C to 6 º C in the winter. Best time to visit this city is
between October to March.
Places to Visit
» Mehargarh Fort
It
means 'Majestic Fort' and a look at this majestic fort would make you
imagine why it was so named. Perched at an altitude of 125 m on a hill, this
monument measures 36 m x 21 m and houses some aesthetically carved palaces.
Some of them include Moti Mahal,
» Jaswant Thada
A white marbled cenotaph to commemorate Maharaja Jaswant Singh, Jaswant
Thada lies on the left of Mehrangarh fort. It looks like a temple and houses
a rare collection of portraits of ex-rulers in it.
» Umaid Bhawan Palace
One of the biggest private residence in the world and India's last palatial
building, this grand palace was completed just before the independence of
the country. Henry Vaughan Lanchester - President of Maharaja British Royal
Institute – designed this palace as Maharaja Umaid Singh was a big fan
of English lifestyle. The palace has everything you can expect...and a lot
more than that !
Getting There
Jodhpur Airport is just 5 km away from the central hub of the city. Regular
flights are operated from this airport to other major airports of India.
Both of its railheads are outside the walled city. Some of the best trains
for the city are Jodhpur-Jaipur Intercity Express, Jodhpur-Kota Express,
Jodhpur-Kota Express and Jodhpur-Bikaner Passenger. Newly developed quality
roads facilitate a smooth road travel to the city. So, this historic city is
easily accessible, doesn't matter which way you choose.
