Jodhpur Travel
Area : 22850 sq km
Main Languages : Rajasthani, Marwari, Hindi
Population : 846,408 (2001 Census)
Location : Rajasthan
Climate : It is extreme weather here . The variations in temperature range being very high due to the desert. Here rain fall is annually around 32 Cm. It is bright and sunny all through the year so it is also known as the Sun city.
Best Time to Travel : November to March
Main Languages : Rajasthani, Marwari, Hindi
Population : 846,408 (2001 Census)
Location : Rajasthan
Climate : It is extreme weather here . The variations in temperature range being very high due to the desert. Here rain fall is annually around 32 Cm. It is bright and sunny all through the year so it is also known as the Sun city.
Best Time to Travel : November to March
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The name Jodhpur derives from the Baggytight trousers
Jodhpurs. In the past Jodhpur was known as Marwar. It is believed that
Rathor Rajputs are the descendant of the Lord Rama Chandra of Ramayana. It
was considered as the northern Marwar in earlier days. The enchantingly
glorious town Jodhpur is beautiful with the ancient historical monuments
which attracts all types of tourist.
Jodhpur Travel Attractions
Mehrangarh Fort : This fort is just 5 Km from the main town. This standing watcher to the city below,was founded by the Rao Jodha in 1459 AD. It over looks the rugged and rocky terrain and houses a palace, which is so much a home for its residents. It is elaborately bejeweled with long carved panels and red sandstoned windows.
Jaswant Thada : This imposing white marble memorial which marks the site of a royal morgue built in the memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II , in 1899 .For the notable acts of bravery, generosity of the four successive rulers these four cenotaphs are immortalized
Umaid
Bhawan Palace : This exquisite palace is also known as Chittar Palace
because of the local chittar sandstone used. Maharaja Umaid Singh (1929
-1942) built it and it is named after him.The unique system of interloking
make this palace a place of interest. Hand chiseled sandstone blocks have
been put together in a special system of interlocking, there is not mortar
binding.
Government Museum : This museum is placed in the core of the Umid Public Garden.It offers a rich collection of exhibits,textile,local arts and crafts.Even potraits of the royals, manuscripts and images of the Jain Tirthankars all are there on the display.This place has azoo too
Excursions
If any one want there are number of places around Jodhpur .Places like Mandore Ossian, Balsammand Palace, Guda Bishnoi, Jaswant Sagar Dam, Machiya Safari Park, Pali, Sojat City, Nimaj, Nagaur City .
How to reach
Air : From Jodhpur’s airport frequent flights are available from all the major cities including Delhi.
Rail : Direct express train connect Jodh pur to many places including Delhi.
Road : Luxury and deluxe buses are accessible form here to major destinations of north India.
Jodhpur Travel Attractions
Mehrangarh Fort : This fort is just 5 Km from the main town. This standing watcher to the city below,was founded by the Rao Jodha in 1459 AD. It over looks the rugged and rocky terrain and houses a palace, which is so much a home for its residents. It is elaborately bejeweled with long carved panels and red sandstoned windows.
Jaswant Thada : This imposing white marble memorial which marks the site of a royal morgue built in the memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II , in 1899 .For the notable acts of bravery, generosity of the four successive rulers these four cenotaphs are immortalized
Umaid
Bhawan Palace : This exquisite palace is also known as Chittar Palace
because of the local chittar sandstone used. Maharaja Umaid Singh (1929
-1942) built it and it is named after him.The unique system of interloking
make this palace a place of interest. Hand chiseled sandstone blocks have
been put together in a special system of interlocking, there is not mortar
binding. Government Museum : This museum is placed in the core of the Umid Public Garden.It offers a rich collection of exhibits,textile,local arts and crafts.Even potraits of the royals, manuscripts and images of the Jain Tirthankars all are there on the display.This place has azoo too
Excursions
If any one want there are number of places around Jodhpur .Places like Mandore Ossian, Balsammand Palace, Guda Bishnoi, Jaswant Sagar Dam, Machiya Safari Park, Pali, Sojat City, Nimaj, Nagaur City .
How to reach
Air : From Jodhpur’s airport frequent flights are available from all the major cities including Delhi.
Rail : Direct express train connect Jodh pur to many places including Delhi.
Road : Luxury and deluxe buses are accessible form here to major destinations of north India.
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