Introduction
of Jodhpur
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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 at an
altitude of 216 meters above sea level with Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Nagaur
as the major adjoining cities. Jodhpur is famous for its magnificent forts
and palaces. Earlier, Jodhpur was the capital of the princely state of
Marwar (Land of death). Jodhpur is also known as the blue city as most of
the houses of the old city are
painted blue. This city is dominated by the massive Mehrangarh fort built on a rocky hill and colourful markets which
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In summers the temperature
in Jodhpur is about 40 degree Celsius and in winters it is around 11
degree Celsius. So the best time to visit Jodhpur is from November to
March. Hindi, Rajasthani, Marwari and English are the common languages
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| History
of Jodhpur |
| Jodhpur
was founded by the Rajput chief Rao Jodha in 1459. Earlier,
Jodhpur was the capital of the princely state of Marwar (Land of
death). The old city is surrounded by a huge 10 km long wall
which has 101 bastions and seven gates. There are about 100
towers in the city, most of which are surrounded by defensive
battlements. This area was won by his Rathore Rajput clan in
1211 who had moved there after their defeat at Kanauj by the
Muslim invaders. Rao Jodha moved to the Jodhpur after the older
capital of Mandore had been too vulnerable. Jodhpur lies on the
once strategic Delhi-Gujarat trading route and the Marwaris got
benefit from the passing traffic of opium, copper, silk which
was traded to China. The marwaris provided the essential
economic base for the military power of the state.
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Tourist
Attraction in Jodhpur
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The
main tourist attractions in Jodhpur are the Mehrangarh Fort,
Clock tower and Jaswant Thada. Mehrangarh Fort is built on a
steep hill and is among the best in India with exquisitely
latticed windows in residential apartments within. Jaswant Thada
is a royal cenotaph built in white marble.
Shopping
in Jodhpur
Jodhpur is famous for its bazaars
which sell tie-and-eye fabrics and garments, linen and mirror
work, embroidery, zink water bottles, ivory curios, carved
wooden handicrafts and embroidered footwear.
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How
to get here
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By
Air:
Indian
Airlines and as well as other airlines operates
flights between Jodhpur and other cities of India
including Rajasthan.
By
Rail:
There
are direct rail connections between Jodhpur and other
important cities of the country.
By
Road:
A
good network of roads joins Jodhpur with many
destinations in and around Rajasthan.
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Map
of Jodhpur
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Jodhpur
Tour
3
Days / 2 Nights
Jaipur -
Jodhpur
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Day 1:
Jaipur - Jodhpur (about 336 km)
In the morning arrive at Jaipur airport or railway station. Upon arrival in Jaipur you will be met by our representative and drive to Jodhpur. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel in Jodhpur. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 2: Jodhpur
Today we have sightseeing in Jodhpur. In our today's sightseeing we will visit the City Palace, Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada. Mehrangarh Fort (majestic fort) is built on a steep hill and is among the best fort in India. The residential apartments within the fort has exquisitely latticed windows. We also visit the Jaswant Thada, a royal cenotaph built in white marble. In the evening after the sightseeing we have a walk through the Bazaars of Jodhpur.
Day 3: Jodhpur
After having breakfast drive
to airport or railway station for the onwards journey.
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Inclusions:
Standard
Rooms on twin sharing basis.
Breakfast in the Hotel.
One
Dinner will be with a presentation of Indian music and
dance in Jaipur.
Elephant ride in Amber (Jaipur).
Driver allowances.
Toll Tax and Parking.
Hotel Transfer at all places.
Vehicle Insurance included.
Petrol/Gas cost included.
All Transfers and departures by Indo Vacations
representative.
All
Transfers and Sightseeing throughout the tour by an individual
air-conditioned
vehicle
(car/Jeep etc.) with driver (reliable, experienced and
English speaking - have
a look at the references on our website from all over the world).
Exclusions:
Any
Kind
of Personal Expenses such as Tips, Laundry, Telephone
Bills and Alcoholic
beverages.
Entrance/administrative
fees.
Camera
fees (still or movie).
Unspecified
meal etc.
International
or Domestic Flights.
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always look forward for any changes in the
itinerary as wished by you for your individual
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Major
Tourist Attractions in
Jodhpur |
Mehrangarh
Fort
Mehrangarh
Fort in Jodhpur is one of finest fort among various other
forts of Rajasthan. Mehrangarh fort has a magnificent and
imposing structure, with a commanding view of the
surrounding landscape. This fort is perched on the rocky
cliff. The fort is situated at an altitude of about 125
metres and is spread over an area of 5 square km with
seven gates. The Mehrangarh Fort is visited by thousands
of tourists every year.
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Architecture of the Mehrangarh Fort:
The Mehrangarh fort
is a labyrinth of wonders, not knowing what the next
doorway might lead to. In front of the mammoth gate of
Mehrangarh Fort, you can find a bearded Jodhpur
resident, dressed in traditional threads with turban,
sword, shield and hookah welcoming the tourists. You
can also find a couple of local musicians singing
Rajasthani folk music.
The Mehrangarh fort is a labyrinth of wonders, not
knowing what the next doorway might lead to. In front
of the mammoth gate of Mehrangarh Fort, you can find a
bearded Jodhpur resident, dressed in traditional
threads with turban, sword, shield and hookah
welcoming the tourists. You can also find a couple of
local musicians singing Rajasthani folk music.
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Mehrangarh Museum
Mehrangarh Museum Trust was established in March,1972
by the Maharaja Gaj Singh II with the principal
objective of setting up a world class museum in
Jodhpur. The construction of Mehrangarh museum was
started after the establishment of trust. Now the
Mehrangarh Museum houses and display the Maharaja's
substantial collection of miniature paintings,
portraits, books and manuscripts, weapons, textiles
and tents, elephant howdahs and palanquins and various
artistic objects in fourteen display rooms. Today
various foreign and Indian tourists visit the
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Umaid
Bhawan Palace
Umaid
Bhawan Palace was established in the year 1977 as a heritage hotel in
Jodhpur. Umaid Bhawan is one of the top heritage hotels in India and
very best hotel in Jodhpur. Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur is one of
the largest and grandest private residences in the world. The
Umaid Bhawan Palace had a very unique history. The Umaid Bhawan Palace
is the only palace which was built in the 20th century as a famine
relief project. Under this project around 3000 artisans were given
employment. The palace was built in about 14 years. The palace
consumed one million square feet of the finest marble. This palace is
a splendid example of Indo-colonial and the art deco style of the
thirties. |
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Museums
in Jodhpur
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Government
Museum:
Government Museum is located in the Umaid gardens and has a large and
fairly interesting collection. There are many stuffed animals,
including a number of desert birds in two glass cases, each with a
thorn bush. The military section includes cumbersome wooden biplane,
models and an extraordinary brass battleship.
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Excursions
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Osian
- Osian, an ancient small temple
town in the Thar Desert, is located about 65 kms, north west of
Jodhpur. Osian is a great centre of Brahmanical and Jain religions and
contains the largest group of the Hindu and Jain temples in Rajasthan.
These temples belongs to the two periods, namely 8th century
represented by nearly 12 temples and 12th century represented by 6
temples.
History of Osian
In the medieval period, Osian was a large and bustling town and
caravans from Arabia, Persia, Afghanistan and central Asia arrived
here for trade. Osian was also the capital of the Gurjara Pratihara
dynasty from the 8th to 12th century. Osian was an important centre of
pilgrimage between the 8th and 9th centuries. This can be known from
the surviving Hindu temples of the Vaishnava, Surya (Sun) and Shakti
(mother goddess) sects. The Brahminical influence was very strong in
Osian during that period and later, Jainism also flourished in the
place through the Gurjara Pratihara dynasty. But still, various Hindu
devotees visit the Osian temple dedicated to the goddess Sachiyamata.
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Tourist
attraction in Osian
The major tourist
attraction in Osian are the 15 Brahmanical Hindu temples and shrines
and Jain temples. These temples were built during the rule of the
Gurjara Pratihara dynasty between 8th and the 12th century. These
temples are very small and beautifully built and richly sculpted. The
main feature of these temples is is that no two temples are alike in
any manner and each temple has its own unique design, planning and
layout. The stone from which these temples were built was extracted
from local quarries, and has managed to withstand the vagaries of
nature for various centuries.
The main temple of Osian is set on a terrace whose walls are decorated
with mouldings and miniatures. The temple is called a panchavatan
temple as the central shrine is surrounded by four small shrines. The
walls of the temple have central projections with carved panels and
above these rise the curved towers topped by an amalaka and pot
finial. The doorways are usually decorated with river goddesses,
serpents and scrollwork. A group of 11 temples belong to the 8th-9th
centuries and lies within and on the outskirts of the Osian village.
The other group of temples that belong to the 11th and 12th centuries
are located on a hill overlooking the village. The temples are grouped
in several groups like the North group, West group and South group.
The South group includes three Harihara Hindu temples. The
architecture of the interiors of this temple is very impressive and is
known for the beautifully decorated walls. The West group contains a
mixture of Hindu (Surya, Vishnu and Pippala Devi) temples, an 8th
century tank and an 11th century Jain (Mahavira) temple. The South
group includes the Surya temple (early 8th century) and the Sachiya
Mata Temple (11th - 12th century). The Jain Mahavira temple is unique
among the various Osian temples, with the vaulted design of its
hall-ceiling. The main Sachiya Mata temple appears to be made in 1178
AD and has a shikhar clustered by two rows of turrets, an ambulatory
and a large assembly hall with an elaborate ceiling. The Sun temple is
the oldest temple of the group. Its doorway is regarded as one of the
finest temple doorways in India.
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Festival
of Jodhpur
Marwar
Festival (October)
Marwar Festival is
dedicated mainly to the music and dance of the Marwar region. This
festival is celebrated in Jodhpur in the month of October. It attempts
to showcase the art and culture of the Jodhpur region and the Maand
festival is the main part of this huge festival. The Marwar festival
allows the tourists to understand and enjoy the folk music and dance
of not only Jodhpur but also of the whole of Rajasthan.
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