Experience Jodhpur
Often referred to as the blue city, it is the second largest city of
Rajasthan which is renowned for its majestic forts and palaces. Located on
the edge of the Thar desert, Jodhpur skyline is dominated by the imposing
Mehrangarh Fort. Surrounded by high walls on all sides, the innumerable
bastions of the city give a feeling that it is always alert for any sort of
event. Jodhpur was once the capital of Marwar and it was founded by Rao
Jodha, head of the Rathore Rajputs. The city has a pretty even spread of the
palaces, forts and temples throughout the city. Therefore, even if you go
out just for a walk, be prepared for that bit of history that will pass you
by.
Visiting Jodhpur
» Mehrangarh Fort : This fort is one of the largest
forts in India and is located on a steep hill. There are numerous palaces
within the fort which narrate a saga of a rich royal past. The view of the
city as seen from here is magnificent.
» Jaswant Thada : It is a royal monument which was
built in white marble with a view to pay homage to Maharaja Jaswant Singh
II. The place also has rare portraits of various rulers of Jodhpur. You'll
have to interact with the villagers nearby to see that these rulers are
revered by these villagers till today.
» Umaid Bhawan Palace : This palace was built with a
view to provide employment to the people of Jodhpur during a long drawn
famine. Today the palace has become a signature of the city of Jodhpur. The
Jodhpur royal family still lives in a part of the palace. Another portion of
it has been turned into a museum where almost every notable thing about the
royal family has been put on display for the benefit of the people and the
tourists.
Staying in Jodhpur
Most of the hotels in Jodhpur take care to provide you with a view of one
or the other attraction of the city. These hotels enable you to get into the
world of luxury so that you can come back to a world of comfort after
exploring the city. Many of these also provide business facilities so that
you can mix your business with pleasure. The hotels also provide travel
assistance and vehicle rental facilities so that your Jodhpur trip may
remain as a smooth experience for you. The important hotels of Jodhpur are
Karni Bhawan, Ratan Vilas Hotel, Taj Hari Mahal Hotel and Taj Umaid Bhawan
Palace.
Shopping in Jodhpur
It's
not unusual if you want to shop to your heart's content if you are on a
holiday tour. While you are shopping here, you will definitely want to lay
your hands on the famous Jodhpuri suits which will give your personality a
royal aura. Jodhpur is also famous as a wholesale trading hub and most of
the trades executed out here are export trades here.
Reaching Jodhpur
The Jodhpur airport is connected by regular flights with all the major
cities of India such as Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur and Jaipur. The city is well
connected by the railway network as well and all the major and minor cities
of India are connected by regular trains with Jodhpur. The luxury train
Palace on Wheels also has a stopover here. A highway connects Jodhpur with
various cities such as Jaisalmer, Agra, Ahmedabaad, Udaipur, Ajmer and
Delhi.
