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Jodhpur Site Seeing |
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If you are staying in Jodhpur for a day or couple of days then we have lot to offer
you from its treasure which is hidden in it. You can opt for walking tour or regular
sites. You can choose some new twists which we are offering you in old city tour.
Sight seeing can divided into half day (03-04 Hours) or full days (08 Hours). Half
Day (03-04 Hours) Visit to Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada and sardar Market or full
days (08 Hours).
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Mehrangarh Fort |
| Rajasthan has many great fortresses and a very few forts can compare the beauty
of Mehrangarh. The Impressive magnificent & majestic Mehrangarh fort stand on
a perpendicular cliff 400 feet from the ground level built by 13th Rathore ruler
Rao Jodha in year 1459 A.D.
Now converted into a museum in
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display of art & antiquity. You can see some magnificent palace like Phool Mahal,
Moti Mahal. The museum is fine displayed of Hathi Howaha (Elephant seats), Palki
(palanquin) Painting and armory collection.
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Jaswant Thada |
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This pure White Marble structure is a love memorial built by a queen in the memory
of his beloved husband Maharaja Jaswant Singh II who departed this heavenly earth
in 1895 A.D. and after his name it is called as Jaswant Thada. It is active cremation
place for the Royal Family of Jodhpur. |
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| The marble brought from Makrana an orange
glow prevails from thin marble slabs. It is also known as Taj Mahal of Jodhpur.
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Umaid Bhawan Palace |
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In colonial time the need to fortified palaces disappeared and many of the traditional
style retreats were based on Western Style. It is the youngest palace in the World
and among grandest palace in the world. It was the part of famine relief project
for the people of Marwar to provide them employment.
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Chittar, so earlier it was called as Chittar Palace. It was started constructing
in the year 1929 and completed in the year 1943. Built by Maharaja Umaid Singh that’s
why after his death it was started called as Umaid Bhawan Palace and still a private
residence for the Royal Family of Jodhpur.
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Mandore Garden |
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Mandore once the capital of erstwhile Marwar state till 1459 when 13TH Rathore ruler
Rao Jodha shifted his capital 9 km away towards south and founded a new capital
called as Jodhpur. Today Mandore has extensive gardens with high rock terraces.
The main attraction of today’s Mandore is |
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“Hall of Heroes” which house sixteen gigantic
figure chiseled out of a single rock. These rock statues are of “Hindu deities or
Famous folk deities”. It has magnificent and intricately carved cenotaphs of Rathore
Ruler’s.
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Sardar Market |
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Jodhpur’s Big Ben situated in the heart of Sardar Market stands tall “Ghanta
Ghar” popularly known as Clock Tower which was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh in
year 1910. Now open local bazaar for the people of Jodhpur. It is one of the most
colorful markets of India. A place must to visit in Jodhpur. |
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| This open air live
museum where display of vibrant & colorful textiles, spices, handicrafts and
daily supply of fresh fruits & vegetables. While you are at clock tower also
look for Makhania lassi and also look for dry & powered spices for your kitchen
which special and really enhances the taste.
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JODHPUR - The BlueCity
General Information
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STD Code:
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0291
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Population:
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10,64,743 (2001)
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Area:
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75.50 sq. km.
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Altitude:
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230 m (above sea level)
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Temperature:
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Summer Average Max 42.2°C, Average Min. 27.3°C
Winter Average Max. 27.5°C Average Min 9.5°C
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Rainfall:
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318.10 mm
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Season:
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September to March
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Clothing:
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Summer - Light Tropical
Winter - Light Woolen
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Languages:
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Hindi, Rajasthani & English
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Getting There:
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By Air:
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Jodhpur is well connected to all the major cities which includes Delhi, Mumbai,
Jaipur, Udaipur. |
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By Road:
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Rajasthan Roadways run very comfortable deluxe & air conditioned buses from
Delhi (Bikaner House, Nr. India Gate) to Jodhpur. Best way to travel by road shall
be from Jaipur and Udaipur. |
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By Train:
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Jodhpur is on the Broad Gauge and hence connected to all the metro cities of India.
There are daily trains from Jaipur, Delhi, Mumbai, Varanasi, Jammu, Jaisalmer &
Kolkata.
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Please Note:
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On your request we can . |
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