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Jodhpur Tour Guide

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 Tour Guide 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 Tour Guide 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 Tour Guide still remains one of the leading centers of trading in wool, cattle, camels and salt.

Jodhpur History
The history of Jodhpur tour packages gyrates around the Rathore clan. Rao Jodha, the chief of the Rathore clan, is ascribed with the origin of Jodhpur tour packages in India. He founded Jodhpur in 1459. The city is named after him Jodhpur tour packages.

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 tour packages

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.

FORTS

Mehrangarh Fort - Situated on a steep hill, Mehrangarh fort is one of the largest forts in India. The beauty and the grandeur of numerous palaces in the fort narrates a saga of hard sandstones yielding to the chisels of skilled Jodhpuri sculptures.

PALACES

Umaid Bhawan Palace - The only palace built in 20th century under the famine relief programme, has now been converted into a hotel with some parts being retained as a museum.

Jaswant Thada - The 19th century royal cenotaph is built in white marble, in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh. Some rare portraits of the rulers of Jodhpur are also displayed here.

MUSEUMS
Government Museum - This museum has a rich collection of weapons, textiles, miniature portraits, local crafts and images of Jain Tirthankars. It is situated in the middle of the Umaid public gardens.

OTHERS
Clock Tower & Sadar Market - In the old city, clock tower is a prominent land mark. But main attraction is the Sadar Market. The market has kept alive the old 'haat bazaar' culture.

PALACE ON WHEELS

Ever wondered what luxury in the royal times was all about! Welcome to Palace On Wheels, a luxury train that carries Jodhpur Travel guide with it an ambience of the Rajputana era and an exciting fairytale journey Jodhpur tour packages, which takes the visitor to the imperial cities of Rajasthan every single day Jodhpur Travel guide.

The coaches also carry out an image of the Rajput states with beautiful interiors. Last but not the least the "Royal Treat" for the passengers on board include saloons, bar lounges & libraries in every coach as well as restaurant and organized shopping facilites Jodhpur tour packages

PLACES TO STAY

The variety of hotels and guest houses in Jodhpur makes one feel at home. Accommodation here is available to suit tourists of every budget. Hotel Karni Bhawan, Ajit Bhawan are heritage hotels. The Rajasthan Tourism Department has the Ghoomar Hotel Jodhpur tour packages. The palace hotels options include the Umaid Bhawan Palace, Ratanada Polo Palace, Rajputana Palace. Raj Basera also provides good accommodation facilities. There are low budget accommodations avaialable too. Jodhpur tour packages
FAIRS & FESTIVALS

The Marwar Festival - Held in October, this festival brings alive the legend, folklore and romantic lifestyle of Rajasthan's rulers Jodhpur Travel guide.
SHOPPING

The Sadar Market near the Clock Tower gives immense shopping pleasure to the locals as well as the visitors. The colourful but hectic bazaar consists of many narrow lanes, lined with tiny shops. Look for the tie & dye textiles, embroidered leather shoes Jodhpur Travel guide, lacquerware, antiques, carpets and puppets. Here, one can buy exquisite Rajasthani textiles, clay figurines, miniature camels and elephants, marble inlay work and classic silver jewellery

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