ABOUT JODHPUR:

• A valiant sentinel in the desert, on the eastern fringe of the Thar Desert.
• Founded in 1459, by Rao Jodha, the chief of Rathore clan of Rajputs.
• A high stone wall nearly 10 kms in length.
• Eight gates once protected the city.
• Stands an imposing fort on a low range of sandstone hills, about 125 mts. above the surrounding plains.

 

MODE OF COMMUNICATION:

• Airport: Jodhpur Airport, Jodhpur, (JDH), 6 kms away from Jodhpur city centre.
• Rail: Jodhpur Railway Station, Jodhpur, 8 kms away from Jodhpur city centre.
• Road: Well connected by road.

 

SIGHTSEEING AT A GLANCE:

FORT & MONUMENTS	Mehrangarh Fort   Jaswant Thada   Umaid Bhawan Palace
PILGRIM CENTRE	Mahamandir Temple
GARDEN	Mandore Gardens
MUSEUM & AUDITORIUM	Umaid Bhawan Palace   Mehrangarh Fort   Govt. Museum
WILD LIFE	Machiya Safari Park
LAKE	Kailana Lake
DESERT	Osian
OTHERS	Girdikot & Sardar Market   Phalodi-Khichan   Pali   Nagaur   Nimaj   Sojat City
FAIRS & FESTIVALS	Dashehra Fair At Massoria Hill Nau Sati Ka Mela Rata Bhakar Wala Ka Mela Baba Ramdev Ka Mela Kaparda

For more information visit https://jodhpur.rajasthan.gov.in/

 

ATTRACTIONS OF JODHPUR

 

Mehrangarh Fort:

• Magnificent Mehrangarh crowning a perpendicular cliff.
• Ranks it as the best fortress in Asia.
• Built by Rao Jodha in 1459, when he shifted his capital from Mandore.
• It house a palace intricately adorned with long carved panels.
• Latticed windows exquisitely wrought from red sandstone.
• Apartments within have their own magic – the Moti Mahal (Pearl Palace), Phool Mahal (Flower Palace), Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace), Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana.
• A rich collection of palanquins, howdas, royal cradles, miniature paintings of various schools, costumes, furniture and an impressive armoury.
• Display of cannons on the ramparts is among the rarest in India.

 

Jaswant Thada:

• It is imposing white marble memorial.
• Built in the memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II in 1899.
• Houses portraits of successive Marwar rulers.

 

Umaid Bhawan Palace:

• Beautiful palace built by Maharaja Umaid Singh, (1929-1942) for 13 years to complete the palace.
• A splendid example of Indo-colonial and art deco style of 30’s.
• Palace has been converted into a luxury hotel.
• A portion of it remains for visitors to view an excellent museum.

 

Govt. Museum:

• It lies in the middle of the Umaid public garden.
• A rich collection of armoury, textiles, local arts and crafts, miniature paintings and portraits.

 

Girdikot & Sardar Market:

• A narrow lane near Clock Tower is dotted with shops selling exquisite Rajasthani handicrafts.

 

Mahamandir Temple:

• Great temple has 84 pillars ornately carved with designs.
• Figures depicting various postures of Yoga.

 

ATTRACTIONS OF AROUND JODHPUR

 

Kailana Lake:

• 11 kms away from Jodhpur city centre.
• Popular picnic site and sunset point.

 

Mandore Gardens:

• 9 kms away from Jodhpur city centre.
• Old capital of Marwar is known for its extensive gardens with high rock terraces.
• Garden is dotted with ornately carved cenotaphs or “Devals” of Jodhpur rulers set on a high plinth and crowned with souring spires.
•  Another attraction is the “Hall of Heroes” with has sixteen gigantic figures of Hindu and folk deities chiselled out of one single rock.

 

Osian:

• 60 kms away from Jodhpur city centre.
• Medieval town of Thar was a great trading centre between 8^th – 12^th centuries.
• Today, it is a desert oasis with Hindu and Jain temples, beautiful sculpted.
• Largest of these are Sachchiya mata temple and Mahavir Jain temple which are both functional.
• There are rows of sand dunes on western end of the village.
• One can enjoy lovely sunsets and camel rides.

 

Phalodi-Khichan:

• City of richly carved havelis and temples, 135 kms away from Jodhpur.
• Khichan village nearby attracts a large number of migratory Demoiselle Cranes locally called as ‘Kurjan’ during winters.
• Many folk songs are based on the beautiful birds who keep on coming here year after year.
• Greeted by the villagers with great enthusiasm and love.

 

Machiya Safari Park:

• 12 kms away from Jodhpur city centre and just 1 km from Kailana Lake.
• Park inhabited by deer, desert fox, monitor lizard, blue bulls, rabbits, wild cats, mongoose, monkeys etc.
• Large number of birds, which can be seen from an exclusive bird watching point.

 

Pali:

• 77 kms away from Jodhpur city.
• Pali is named after the Paliwal Brahmins who once inhabited the area.
• The former capital of Jodhpur district.
• Ancient Pali housed a highly evolved civilization.
• There are very old temples Somnath and Naulakha.

 

Nagaur:

• 141 kms away from Jodhpur city.
• Ahhichatragarh Fort built by Mughal Emperors Akbar and Shah Jahan.
• Well planned Mughal Garden retains its old pleasant appearance even today.
• City and buildings show distinct Muslim influence.
• Best time to visit during the Ramdeoji Ka Mela and Tejaji Ka Mela (fair) in February and August respectively.

 

Nimaj:

• 12 kms away from Jodhpur city.
• Has a temple, dedicated to goddess Durga.
• Built in 9^th century AD.
• A unique art gallery showcasing some masterpieces of sculptural art.

 

Sojat City:

• 90 kms away from Jodhpur city.
• Situated on the bank of the Sukri River near Pali town.
• Fort has a big reservoir and several temples like Sejal Mata, Chaturbhuj and others.
• A major attraction of this city is the plantation of ‘mehandi’ trees.