Jodhpur Sightseeing Tour

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Jodhpur - The Blue City of Jodhpur

The second largest City of Rajasthan, Jodhpur is also the second most populated city of Rajasthan after Jaipur. The city was founded in 1459 by the Rathore Rajput Ruler, Rao Jodha Singh of Marwar. The city was founded as Marwar’s new capital after the fall of the former capital of Mandore. Jodhpur is also called the Sun City as it enjoys a bright sunny weather all year round. Strategically, it is considered to be the most important city of western Rajasthan as it lies only at a distance of 250 kilometers from the Indo-Pakistan border.

Also, because it lies in the center of Rajasthan, Jodhpur is an important tourist destination as well. Jodhpur has been listed many a times in various tourism magazines and documentaries and has topped the lonely planet’s list of most extraordinary place to stay in 2014. The various hill forts, palaces and the old walled city are just a handful of attractions from the multitude that this wonderful city has to offer.

Places to Visit

Mehrangarh Fort

Mehrangarh, located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, is one of the largest forts in India. Built around 1459 by Rao Jodha, the fort is situated 410 feet (125 m) above the city and is enclosed by imposing thick walls. Inside its boundaries there are several palaces known for their intricate carvings and expansive courtyards.

Umaid Bhawan Palace

Umaid Bhawan Palace, located in Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India, is one of the world's largest private residences. A part of the palace is managed by Taj Hotels. ... The palace has 347 rooms and is the principal residence of the former Jodhpur royal family. A part of the palace is a museum.

Umaid Bhawan Palace

Umaid Bhawan Palace, located in Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India, is one of the world's largest private residences. A part of the palace is managed by Taj Hotels. ... The palace has 347 rooms and is the principal residence of the former Jodhpur royal family. A part of the palace is a museum.

Jaswant Thada

The Jaswant Thada is a cenotaph located in Jodhpur, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh of Jodhpur State in 1899 in memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, and serves as the cremation ground for the royal Rajput family of Marwar.

Mandore Gardens

The 'Mandore gardens', with its charming collection of temples and memorials, and its high rock terraces, is another major attraction. The gardens house the Chhatris (cenotaphs) of many rulers of Jodhpur state. ... The Mandore Gardens also house a government museum, a 'Hall of Heroes' and a Hindu temple to 33 crore gods.

Kaylana Lake

Kaylana Lake is located 8 km west of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India. It is an artificial lake, built by Pratap Singh in 1872.

Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park

Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, spreads over 72 hectares, near the historic Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. The park contains ecologically restored desert and arid land vegetation. The park was created in 2006 to try and restore the natural ecology of a large, rocky area adjoining and below the fort.

Clock Tower

Clock towers are a specific type of building which house a turret clock and have one or more clock faces on the upper exterior walls. Many clock towers are freestanding structures but they can also adjoin or be located on top of another building.

Chamunda Mata Temple

Chamunda Devi Temple: One Of The Shakti Peeth In Dhauladhar Range. In the hills of Himachal Pradesh, about 15 km from Dharamshala and 10 km from Palampur is the Chamunda Devi temple. The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Chamunda, one of the forms of the divine mother Durga and one of the seven Matrikas.

Balsamand Lake

Balsamand Lake is a lake situated 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from Jodhpur on Jodhpur-Mandore Road. This lake is a popular picnic spot, built in 1159 AD by Gurjara-Pratihara rulers. It was designed as a water reservoir to provide water to Mandore.

Masuria Hills Garden

Located atop Masuria hill amidst the Jodhpur main city, Masuria garden is one of the finest and famous gardens of Jodhpur. Most striking feature of the garden is that from here one can see the beautiful panorama of the city. View of blue houses amidst the golden desert colors the cityscape.

Inclusions:

• Pick-up and Drop from Hotel/Home stay.
• Fuel, Toll Taxes, Interstate Taxes, Driver Charges and Parking at each sightseeing place.
• Sightseeing & Excursion Tour by AC Car.
• All applicable taxes and service charges.

Exclusions :

• Monument Entrance Fee.
• Lunch and Dinner.
• Tips to the tour guide/driver.
• Camera charges applicable inside the monuments.