Rajasthan Tours

Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan and a major tourist attraction in Rajasthan. Jodhpur is situated on the edge of the Thar Desert . Jodhpur was once the capital of the erstwhile kingdom of Marwar. The city was called Jodhgarh till 1549 AD.

Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan, Mandore Gardens, Balsamand LakeJodhpur Mehrangarh Fort History is related to Rao Jodha. Mehrangarh fort in Rajasthan, It is beautifully laid out.

Umaid Bhawan Palace was built in 1929 AD under the patronage of Maharaja Umaid Singh. He designed the building by the British Royal Institute of Architects. It is mane of marble and chittar sandstone and thus sometimes called Chittar Palace

The important buildings within the fort are the Moti Mahal, Janaki Mahal, Chandan Mahal, Darbar Takhat or Throne Room, Rang Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Umaid Vilas and Maan Vilas.

Jodhpur Climate is of an extreme type, with the variations in temperature range being very high. The best season to visit the city is between October and March, when the climatic conditions in Jodhpur

The most famous Fairs and festivals in Jodhpur- Marwar festival, International Desert Kite festival, Nagaur Fair.

The main languages spoken here are Hindi, Marwari and Rajasthani. The famous Ghoomar dance,Jodhpur's popular dance derives its name from ghoomna, the pirouetting which displays the spectacular colours of the flowing ghagra, the long, skirt of the Marwari women. Lending a romantic aura to Jodhpur, are its exquisite handicrafts, folk dances, folk music and the brightly attired people The bazaars of Jodhpur have a range of items from tie & dye textiles, embroidered leather shoes, lacquerware, antiques, carpets and puppets to the exquisite Rajasthani textiles, clay figurines, miniature camels and elephants, marble inlay work and classic silver jewellery.

TOURISM ATTRACTIONS

» Marwar Festival :
Celebrated in the month of September/October, Marwar Festival brings the city of Jodhpur alive with its colourful celebrations. Showcasing the glorious heritage of Rajasthan, the festival attracts visitors from far and wide. It is celebrated in memory of the local heroes of Rajasthan. Heroic deeds of the local heroes are depicted through the medium of dance and music.

» Mehrangarh Fort :
Perched on a hill, Mehrangarh Fort leaves visitors mesmerized with its enchanting physical features. The foundation of the fort was laid by the fifteenth Rajpur ruler Rao Jodha and later, his successor made new additions to it. Fortified with thick walls, it is one of the largest forts in India. The fort impresses the visitors with the arresting palace located in its boundary. At this fort you will get an opportunity to see the preserved cannons, once used by the erstwhile rulers.

» Umaid Bhawan Palace :
One of the largest private residences in the world, and one of the Asia's youngest palaces, Umaid Bhawan Palace dominates the landscape of Jodhpur. Sprawling over an area of 26 acre, Umaid Bhawan Palace is one of the best heritage hotels in India. It was designed by the well known Edwardian architect Sir Henry Vaughan Lanchester. There are 347 luxuriously appointed rooms in the hotel, which offer a royal stay to guests.

» Jaswant Thad :
It is a beautiful white marble memorial built in 1899 in the honour of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Cenotaphs of the family members of the Maharaja are also present here. The beautiful gardens, exquisitely carved cenotaphs and attractive pillars are the striking features of Jaswant Thanda.

» Osiyan Temple :
The architectural beauty of the Osiyan Temple near Jodhpur clearly shows the height of creativity of the human mind. It is one of the most famous temples of the Jains in Rajasthan.