Jodhpur City Tours
 Jodhpur, the second largest city of Rajasthan, is among most significant tourist places in the desert state of Rajasthan. It is situated on the edge of the vast Thar Desert. This majestic desert city was founded by a Rajput Chief of the Rathore Clan, Rao Jodha Ji in the year of 1459. Every year a large number of tourists embark on Jodhpur city tours. Also known as the Sun City or the Blue City, Jodhpur never fails to impress its visitors with its enchanting attractions like forts, palaces, temples and opportunity for camel safari tours to the sand dunes.
Major tourist attractions in Jodhpur
Mehrangarh Fort: The majestic Mehrangarh Fort is perhaps the most popular attraction of Jodhpur city tours and travels. Located atop a 125 m high hill in the outskirts of Jodhpur city, the magnificent fort presents wonderful views of the blues houses of the Jodhpur city. There are a number of beautiful palaces and temples inside the fort complex. Once can visit Fort Museum inside the fort complex. The museum houses an exquisite collection of palanquins, howdahs, royal cradles, miniatures, musical instruments, costumes and furniture. Art Gallery, Museum, and Period Rooms are other attractions of the fort complex you will love to explore.
Umaid Bhawan Palace: Converted into a heritage palace hotel, the Umaid Bhawan Palace is one of the recently built and most elegant palaces in India. This elegant palace is noted for lavish art & luxury infrastructures with all modern amenities. The Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum is also worth deserving.
Jaswant Thada: Situated next to the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, the royal cenotaph of Jaswant Thada Memorial is a major landmark in the city. It is a white marble memorial monument built in the year of 1899 in the commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. The monument is built completely in marbles with delicate carvings.
Fairs & Festivals: Fairs & festival in Jodhpur are celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm. Important fairs and festivals are Marwar Festival, Gangaur Festival, Jodhpur International Desert Kite Festival, etc.
Other Attractions: In addition to above mentioned attractions there are many more attractions in this city which attract travellers for Jodhpur city tours and travels. Some other attractions are Osian Jain Temple, Mandore Gardens, Rai Ki Bagh Palace, Sardar Samand Lake & Palace, Balsamand Lake & Palace, Government Museum, Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum, etc.
How to Reach Jodhpur
By Air: Jodhpur is well-connected with regular flights with major cities of Rajasthan. It is well connected by daily flights with Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur and Jaipur.
By Road: Jodhpur is well-connected with major cities of North India. The highway is well connected with Agra, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Delhi, Jaipur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur by bus.
By Rail: Jodhpur is well-linked with railway lines with Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata
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