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Tour to JodhpurGeneral Information  Altitude: 230 metres above Sea LevelIn Summer: 40 C Max and 20 C Min In Winter: 20 C Max and 5 C Min. Rainfall: 359.5 mm Best Season: October to March Language: English, Hindi, and Marwari Celebrated for its magnificent forts and palaces, Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan and a major tourist attraction in the country. The city of Jodhpur is nestled at the periphery of the Thar Desert with Jaisalmer on its west, Barmar, Jalor and Pali on its south, Bikaner on its north, and Nagaur on its east. Jodhpur is stuffed with enormous and arresting forts like the Mehrangarh fort situated on a rocky hill coupled with its treasure of historic attractions and vibrant lively markets, which specialize in antiques. Jodhpur still remains one of the leading centers of trading in wool, cattle, camels and salt. » Jodhpur History The history of Jodhpur gyrates around the Rathore clan. Rao Jodha, the chief of the Rathore clan, is ascribed with the origin of Jodhpur in India. He founded Jodhpur in 1459. The city is named after him. Jodhpur was priorly nicknamed Marwar. Afghans drove the Rathores out of their original homeland, Kanauj. They fled to Pali, close to the present day Jodhpur. Rathore Siahaji married the sister of a local prince. This helped the Rathores to establish and strengthen their hold in this region. In some time they ousted the Pratiharas of Mandore, situated just 9 km of today's Jodhpur. Initially, Mandore served as their capital, but, by 1459, Rathores felt a need for a secure capital. This lead is to the formation of Jodhpur, the Sun City, by Rao Jodha.During the British Raj, the state of Jodhpur was the largest in Rajputana, by land area. Jodhpur prospered under the British Raj. Its merchants, the Marwaris flourished endlessly and came to occupy a leading position in trade throughout India. In 1947 India achieved independence and the state merged into the union of India. Jodhpur became the second city of Rajasthan. » Tourist Attractions in Jodhpur Mehrangarh Fort: The Mehrangarh fort provides the most bona fide flavor of the incessant round of war, honor and sacrifice that symbolized Rajputana. The fort accommodates a fabulous compilation of the paraphernalia of Indian royalty, including an astounding collection of elephant howdahs, graceful miniature paintings, vibrant folk music instruments, intricately carved furniture and colorful costumes. The fort grounds include a whole series of courtyards and palaces such as Suraj Pole, Meherangarh Museum, Jhanki Mahal, Moti Mahal, and Phool Mahal.  Umaid Bhawan Palace: Popularly nicknamed as the Umaid Bhawan Chittar Palace. Maharaja Umed Singh laid the foundation of this impressive piece of architecture in 1929. Cuddled up on the Chittar Hills in south eastern direction of the city, it has been divided into 3 functional parts, one having a five-star hotel, one is the residence of the royal family and one has been opened for public where a few pictures, arms, swords and other things used by the royalties have been exhibited.Old Fort Museum: The Old Fort museum is an absorbing museum which preserves palanquins, lavishly upholstered royal howdahs, a golden throne, shoes with pearls, paintings, mirrors, cribs weapons and a brilliantly embellished royal tent among its exhibits. » Jodhpur Culture In terms of the culture of Jodhpur, the people of Jodhpur are amongst the most hospitable and amiable people of India. They possess a typical Marwari accent. The way of life of the local populace in Jodhpur is quite striking. The folks wear nice vibrant colored costumes. Women folk wear wide gathered skirts and a hip length jacket, with three quarter length sleeves, covering the front and back. They also wear jewelry on various parts of their body. They love to wear specific type of jewelry like the ones worn on the feet, head, forehead, ear, nose, neck, arms, wrist, fingers, waist, etc. Another distinctive facet of the culture of Jodhpur is the colorful turban worn by men. The popular tight, horse riding trousers, 'Jodhpurs', took their name from this city only.  » Shopping in JodhpurJodhpur is a paradise for antique lovers. Huge quantity of furniture manufactured in Jodhpur is exported to the European and North American markets due to which many of the factories and shops here design furniture and metal work products that touch the Western tastes. Some of the most supreme pieces of furniture can be found in shops and warehouses along Umaid Bhawan Palace Road and the High Court Road. There is an inconceivably extensive variety of handicrafts, ethnic land of mirrors, sequins, beads, textiles, silver, jewelry, instruments, pottery, boxes, carved ducks, metalwork, marble figures, paintings, copper, brass, antique reproductions, ivory, and insignias in white German metal, bed covers, wall hangings, puppets, clothes and old doors. » How to Reach Jodhpur By Air: Indian Airlines operates flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur and Jaipur. By Road: RSTC buses and private luxury buses connect Jodhpur with a bunch of places around Rajasthan. Jodhpur is well connected with Delhi, Udaipur and Jaipur. By Rail: Jodhpur is connected by rail with Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Lucknow. Tour to Jodhpur Reservation Form |
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