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.
Things to See in Jodhpur
Mehrangarh Fort: The magnificent 15th century Mehrangarh Fort is the most famous tourist attraction in Jodhpur. Situated on a 125 m high sandstone hill, the 5 km long Mehrangarh Fort never fails to enchant its visitors. The Fort houses a number of beautiful palaces in its compound including Moti Mahal, Janaki Mahal, Chandan Mahal, Royal Durbar Takht, Rang Mahal, Sheesh Mahal and Phool Mahal among many more. The Fort also houses a Museum.
Umaid Bhawan Palace: Located at the top of a hill, Umaid Bhawan Palace is another important landmark of Jodhpur. Commissioned by Maharaja Umaid Singh in 1929 as a famine relief scheme, the impressive pink sandstone and marble palace was completed in 1944 AD, providing employment for 3,000 famine-stricken people. Now a famous 5-star heritage hotel, it also houses a Museum
Jaswant Thada: The 19th century royal cenotaph, Jaswant Thada is located north of the Mehrangarh Fort. The cenotaph of Jaswant Singh II (1878-95) built in 1899 is the most impressive with ornamental gardens and chattris made of white marble.
Balsamand Lake and Palace: Just 7 km from Jodhpur, the enchanting Balsamand Palace was once a royal summer palace on the embankments of a beautiful and serene Balsamand Lake.
Government Museum: Located in the beautiful Umaid Garden, Government Museum displays a rich collection of weapons, textiles, miniature portraits, local crafts and images of Jain Tirthankaras.
Things to Do in Jodhpur
Jodhpur offers an exciting range of activities to its visitors. You can enjoy excursions to beautiful Mandore Gardens, Ocian Jain Temples and the Mahamandir Temple. Jodhpur also offers an exciting shopping experience to visitors. On tours to Jodhpur, you can also shop for exquisite handicrafts, tie and dye fabric, and embroidered jutis (shoes) made of camel skin and many more items. Jodhpur is also famous for its colorful festivals including the colorful Marwar Festival, held in October every year. During festivals whole city becomes vibrant and colorful with decorated camels, colorful crafts, camel carts, bejeweled women and colorfully turbaned men, offering a spectacular view to visitors. Other not to be missed tourist attraction in Jodhpur is an exciting Village Safari. Enjoy an open jeep ride, traversing deep into the Bishnoi tribal villages to get an insight into the unique tribal life of the region.
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