About the Jodhpur :

Jodhpur, the Blue City, is a fascinating city of Rajasthan, India. One of the most traveled tourist destinations in Rajasthan, Jodhpur is famous for its magnificent forts, beautiful palaces, havelis, museums, temples and colorful bazaars. Jodhpur is also known for its unique culture, arts and crafts and colorful festivals. India Travel Portal offers to take you to this fascinating tourist destination of Rajasthan on your Jodhpur tour. Jodhpur has a number of exciting tourist attractions, promising its visitors with an unforgettable holiday experience.

Some Tourist Attractions In Jodhpur :

Mehrangarh Fort: One of the finest and most formidable forts in India, the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort is located on a steep 125 m high hillock, graciously overlooking the city. Spread over an area of 5 sq. km, the Fort has seven splendid gates to enter into. Standing as a mute spectator to the splendors of an era replete with chivalry, glory and grandeur, the Mehrangarh Fort houses a number of beautiful palaces like the Phool Mahal, the Moti Mahal and the Sheesh Mahal. The Fort also houses a Museum.

Umaid Bhawan Palace: Located at 2 km southeast of the Jodhpur city at the top of a hill, Umaid Bhawan Palace is another major landmark of Jodhpur. Commissioned by Maharaja Umaid Singh in 1929 as a famine relief scheme, the impressive rose sandstone and marble palace was built between 1923 and 1940, providing employment for 3,000 famine-stricken people. Now a famous hotel, the Palace also houses a Museum.

Jaswant Thada: The 19th century royal cenotaph of Jaswant Thada is located north of the Mehrangarh Fort. The memorial is made of white marble and dedicated to Jaswant Singh II (1878-95), one of the most famous kings of Jodhpur. Inside, the reverent ambience is framed with several portraits of Jodhpur royalty.

Mandore Gardens: Located at just 9 km from Jodhpur, Mandore is famous for its sprawling gardens, massive cenotaphs, temples, ruins and sculpture. A popular picnic spot, the gardens are famous for its manicured lush green lawns, rock-carved sculptures, all from a single piece of stone, and a small museum displaying sculptures and ivory and lacquer pieces.

Mahamandir Temple: Located at just 2 km from Jodhpur on the Mandore Road, the Mahamandir Temple is famous for its 84 intricately carved pillars, ornamented with detailed carvings of yogic postures.

Balsamand Lake and Palace: Located at only 7 km from Jodhpur, the beautiful Balsamand Palace is the erstwhile summer palace on the embankments of a serene and calm Balsamand Lake.

Excursions from Jodhpur :

Excursions from Jodhpur can be made to neighboring places, which will give you an insight into the history of region. You can make a trip to Mandore, the former capital which is 8 km from Jodhpur. Here you can visit the old cenotaphs of the Rathore rulers. There are also sixteen deities carved out of the rock face are also fascinating. A temple tour can be planned too starting off with the famous Osian, which is 65kms northwest of Jodhpur, which has many ancient Jain temples and a famous Sun temple. You can also visit the Mahavira temple and the three Vishnu temples. For those keen on adventure should take a safari and explore Jhalmand, which also has an 18th century mansion. A picnic option would be Mahamnadir and Balsamand Lake besides Sardar Samand, which used to be a hunting lodge.

How to reach Jodhpur :

by Air: Jodhpur airport is located in the cantonment area. It is well connected with the metropolitan cities in India through direct flights.

by Rail: Jodhpur Railway Station is located on station road and come sunder the Northern railway network of India. It is directly connected with the major cities in India like Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and other cities.

by Road: Jodhpur has a good road connection .You can reach Jodhpur from Delhi via Gurgaon, Jaipur, Ajmer, Beawar and Pali.If you are on a Rajasthan Tour, then you can make a trip to Jodhpur from Bikaner or Jaisalmer by bus or by hiring a cab.