Jodhpur Trip Overview
The blue city of India- Jodhpur is one of the most spectacular city of India. This city is situated in the Thar Desert of the northwest Indian state of Rajasthan. This city has some of the finest, breathtakingly beautiful, architectural palaces made by popular rulers. This city also has great historical and cultural relevance and history. Visit the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, Moti Mahal (Pearl Palace) with its Shringar Chowk (coronation seat), Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace), Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace, etc. Don’t forget to pray and seek blessings at the Mahamandir, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and be astonished by its architectural wonder, with 84 intricately carved pillars.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Jodhpur, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
The blue city of India- Jodhpur is one of the most spectacular city of India. This city is situated in the Thar Desert of the northwest Indian state of Rajasthan. This city has some of the finest, breathtakingly beautiful, architectural palaces made by popular rulers. This city also has great historical and cultural relevance and history. Visit the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, Moti Mahal (Pearl Palace) with its Shringar Chowk (coronation seat), Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace), Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace, etc. Don’t forget to pray and seek blessings at the Mahamandir, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and be astonished by its architectural wonder, with 84 intricately carved pillars.
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Stop At: Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum, Circuit House Road, Jodhpur 342006 India
The largest private residence in the world, the Umaid Bhawan Palace was designed by the renowned architecture, Henry Lanchester, and shows a blend of eastern and western architectural influences. The palace is situated on the high ground in the city. Its majestic 105 – foot high cupola is influenced by the Renaissance, while the towers draw inspiration from Rajput tradition. There are 372 rooms, wood-paneled library, private museum, indoor swimming pool, billiards room, tennis courts and unique marble squash courts. All these things make Umaid Bhawan Palace one of the most magnificent structures in the city.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mehrangarh Fort, Fort Rd., Jodhpur 342006 India
Crowning a perpendicular cliff, the fort was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 AD, around which the city grew. Within it, the fort contains the Maharaja’s palace, several temples and an extensive garden. Narrating the true spirit of Rathores, Mehrangarh is one of the best preserved forts in India. Within the fort, there are magnificent palaces like Sheesh Mahal and Phool Mahal which will leave you awestruck. Also, the fort has one of the well-stocked museums of Rajasthan. There are six different galleries in the Mehrangarh Museum: Elephant’s howdahs, Palanquins, Daulat Khana, Armory, Paintings and the Turban Gallery. National Geological Monument, Nagnecha Mataji Temple, Chamunda Temple and Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park are the tourist attractions in Mehrangarh Fort.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jaswant Thada, Near Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur India
Jaswant Thada is a spectacular marble structure built by Maharaja Sardar Singh in 1899 to commemorate his father Maharaja Jaswant Sigh II. The royal cenotaphs are milky white marble and the architecture understated yet elegant and intricate.
Duration: 30 minutes
