You can see many places of interest in and around
Jodhpur on your Jodhpur Travel Itinerary. A visit to Jodhpur
will truly take you back to an earlier royal time, when brave
warriors and beautiful princesses lived in magnificent forts
and beautiful palaces. Let us give you a glimpse of tourist
sites covered in our Jodhpur Travel packages.
The Sites You Should Not Miss in Jodhpur!
Mehrangarh Fort
Erected by Maharaja Man Singh, Mehrangarh Fort is an excellent
illustration of the military
might of Rajputs. Mehrangarh fort is spread over 5 kms and is
situated on the edge of an imposing hill. Within Mehrangarh
Fort there are striking palaces, carved balconies and a museum
of weaponry, clothing and artifacts of the Rathore rulers of
Jodhpur.
Umaid Bhawan Palace
Made of sandstone, Umaid Bhawan Palace is an architectural wonder
originally built as an employment generation project during
a year when the state suffered a severe famine. Its beautiful
architecture, heritage ambience and royal grandeur are a sight
to be seen. Today, the Umaid Bhawan Palace has been converted
into a museum and a grand heritage hotel and a section of it
is still used as a residence by the royal family.
Jaswant Thada
This white marble structure is the cenotaph of the rulers of
Jodhpur. It contains memorials of previous kings and nobles
of the Rathore clan. It was built in the memory of Maharaja
Jaswant II. Many tourists flock to his shrine to pay their homage.
Mahamandir Temple
Built in 1812, this striking Mahamandir Temple displays some
exceptional examples of stone carving. The golden sandstone
temple is carved in intricate designs and floral patterns and
is a reminder of the beautiful craftsmanship of the artisans
of Rajasthan.
Giridkot and Sardar Market
These are famous markets of the city where you can shop to your
hearts content.
Only in Jodhpur!
Remember to buy leather products, especially traditional Jodhpuri
shoes at the Mochi Bazaar as a beautiful souvenir from the city
of Jodhpur.
Travel
to Rajasthan
The Pushkar Fair is organized in the Hindu month of Kartika. It starts on the eighth day (ashtmi) and ends on the full moon day (poornima), as per the lunar calendar.
The Pushkar Fair is organized in the Hindu month of Kartika. It starts on the eighth day (ashtmi) and ends on the full moon day (poornima), as per the lunar calendar.
The Golden Temple, is the most sacred and holiest shrine of Sikhism. The official name of the Temple is “Harmandir Sahib”, or “Darbar Sahib”, which means literally “The Abode of God”.
Travel to Rajasthan gives you a comprehensive guide to have a close look on the nature and lifestyle of the Rajasthani people. Know about those mystique forts and palaces that have seen history to change colors numerous times.
