Jodhpur Travel Guide

  Meherengarh Fort from Hotel Rooftop
by lynnehamman
 
  • Meherengarh Fort from Hotel Rooftop
      Meherengarh Fort from Hotel Rooftop
    by lynnehamman
  • Always festival of colour!
      Always festival of colour!
    by AKHTARSAYYAD
  • Sit inside comfortably.
      Sit inside comfortably.
    by AKHTARSAYYAD
  • For protection..!
      For protection..!
    by AKHTARSAYYAD
  • View of Jodhpur from atop Mehrangarh Fort
      View of Jodhpur from atop Mehrangarh...
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Pro

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  Beutifull fort and palace, special marwar food, dance &music 


Con

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  Ill maintained gardens 


In a nutshell

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  The Blue City is a Must Stop on a Visit through Rajasthan 

 

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Mehrangarh Fort

Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur

 Liatris1 Says:  The Fort looks really impressive from town, placed as it is on a 122 m hill, and with really highand thick walls. From Jaswant Thada you'll get even more imposing views with the city, fort and the surroundings.From the Fort walls you'll get stunning views of the "blue city"... 

Mandore Gardens,Chattris & Cenotaphs

Mandore Gardens,Chattris & Cenotaphs, Jodhpur

 lynnehamman Says:  Mandore, which is situated about 10kms from Jodhpur, is a great place to visit if you are in Jodhpur. This place was originally the capital of the Rathore royalty and kings of Marwar. In the 15th century, Rao Jodha built a new city, Jodhpur, for reasons of safety. The mighty... 

Takhat vilas Palace

Takhat vilas Palace, Jodhpur

 RAJASTHANBYCAR Says:  This beautiful room was the private sanctuary of Maharaja Takhat Singh he rould in1843 to 1873.It was during Takhat Singh’s reign that the British came to dominate India.This bedroom, which was also used dancing to entertain.On hot breezeless nights an attendant, the... 

Jaswant Thada

Jaswant Thada, Jodhpur

 lynnehamman Says:  Jaswant Thada, located half way up the long road that climbs onwards to the fort, is the traditional cremation ground of the rulers of Jodhpur. Taking pride of place amongst the ornamental gardens and chattris is the fabulous white marble memorial to Jaswant Singh II, built... 

Umaid Garden & Zoo

Umaid Garden & Zoo, Jodhpur

 abi_maha Says:  One of the popular gardens of Jodhpur is the Jodhpur Umed garden. It is spread on an area of 82 acres. The famous Umed garden of Jodhpur, Rajasthan was developed by Maharaja Umed Singh. It is named after him only. The garden has five separate gates around it to facilitate... 

Umaid Bhavan Palace

Umaid Bhavan Palace, Jodhpur

 abi_maha Says:  A quaint palace that is easily visible from most places in Jodhpur. Interesting piece of trivia shared by the auto driver who took us there was that this palace was built by the then King Umaid by hiring brahmins in the times of famine by paying them with 2 square meals a... 

Hotels  

Umaid Bhawan Palace Hotel Jodhpur

 4 Reviews and 186 Opinions  Great Great Facilities...A1 We can live here with the real king's family. 

Fortune Ummed Jodhpur

 5 Reviews and 67 Opinions  I had the chance to stay at this luxurious hotel for free as our Air India flight got cancelled. It... 

Restaurants  

RED CHILLI: BEST RESTAURANT IN JODHPUR MULTI CUISINE

RED CHILLI: BEST RESTAURANT IN JODHPUR  MULTI CUISINE, Jodhpur

 shreeclassic Says:  THE RED CHILLI LOCATED ON THE FOOD ROAD AT THE PWD CIRCLE JODHPUR. IT IS A POSH LOCALITY, CALM & QUITE WITH AMPLE PARKING PLACE. THIS RESTAURANT OFFERS MULTI CUISINE FOOD STUFF RANGING FROM ITALIAN, MEXICAN, CHINESE, CONTINENTAL, CHIENESE, FAST FOOD, MOCKTAILS, BUFFETS, ICE... 

Jharakha Restaurant: @ the Haveli Guest House

Jharakha Restaurant: @ the Haveli Guest House, Jodhpur

 Willettsworld Says:  As I was staying here (here being the Haveli Guest House) I decided to eat here on my first night in Jodhpur and wasn't disappointed. The restaurant is strickly vegetarian with Indian and Chinese dishes. I had a veggie curry, rice, chipatis, papads and a bottle of Kingfisher... 

Jharokha Restaurant: Jharokha Restaurant

Jharokha Restaurant: Jharokha Restaurant, Jodhpur

 Carino Says:  Jharokha Restaurant is on the roof top of Haveli Guest House and offers a great view to the Mehrangarh Fort and the blue city. We only had some french fries. Not recommended..... but the view was so great! 

Ajit Bhawan: Don't miss!

Ajit Bhawan: Don't miss!, Jodhpur

 memmeke Says:  Be sure to try their outdoor buffet. Quite excellent and reasonably priced. It is a very special place to eat and it's worth of it's price (600 p/p), including good service and dance and music show. It opens 19 o'clock and sometimes reservation should be necessary. The food... 

Transportation  

Jodhpur Auto Driver - esp for single/ women

Jodhpur Auto Driver - esp for single/ women, Jodhpur

 ki2140 Says:  Mr. Habib Gouri, an auto rickshaw driver from Jodhpur, made our trip to Rajasthan extremely memorable. We ran into him by chance, and he took us on a tour around the city. Since the old city has narrow lanes, auto rickshaws are easier to go around in than taxis. He was... 

On auto around Jodhpur

On auto around Jodhpur, Jodhpur

 satchmo1963 Says:  Auto rickshaws provide the best option of maneouvering your way around Jodhpur, especially when it comes to tackling the byzantine alleys of the old part of town. Before embarking on a round of the key points of interest, take the trouble to bargain hard with your friendly... 

Shopping  

Bhandari Exports / Nitisha: Best shopping Paradise - Jodhpur

Bhandari Exports / Nitisha: Best shopping Paradise - Jodhpur, Jodhpur

 kocherp Says:  One thing which most of the people do on a holiday trip is to shop. It is something like a must do. Shopping in Jodhpur is an exciting and rewarding shopping experience for the visitors. It is the homeplace of many talented and skilled craftsmen. They include textile dyers,... 

Sardar Market: Try or Buy- its fun anyway

Sardar Market: Try or Buy- its fun anyway, Jodhpur

 lynnehamman Says:  The Sardar Market, which is just off the main shopping area called Nai Sadak, is a good place to buy local crafts and just about anything else. Bargaining is expected, but bear in mind that a lot of work goes into the making of these many lovely items and objects, so be... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Bishnoi Beliefs

Bishnoi Beliefs, Jodhpur

 lynnehamman Says:  A village dog had killed a chinkara fawn's mother. So the Bishnoi family had adopted him before he became prey to other predators in wild and a mother nursed him as if it was her own child...The Bishnoi people hold all forms of life very sacred, and deers are held in highest... 

The Bishnoi -crafts,culture and beliefs

The Bishnoi -crafts,culture and beliefs, Jodhpur

 lynnehamman Says:  A fascinating day trip out of Jodhpur is a visit to the Bishnoi villages, in the countryside south of Jodhpur.The villages scattered around have houses built from mud and thatch, all with veg gardens, and wild animals roaming around (particuarly black-buck).The Bishnoi are... 

Mandore Garden

Mandore Garden, Jodhpur

 RAJASTHANBYCAR Says:  Mandore is located about 10 Kms north of Jodhpur. It was the former capital of Maharajas of Marwar.The ruined fort and palace of yester years are still intact on the hilltop.Its extensive Mandore garden, with high rock terrace, makes it a popular local attraction. In the... 

The Hall of Heroes in Mandore

The Hall of Heroes in Mandore, Jodhpur

 RAJASTHANBYCAR Says:  A temple really, it houses larger than life statues of Hindu gods and goddesses as well as of famous Rathore martyrs like Pabuji who died in the defense of a herd of cows in the fourteenth century.Mandore also has a much revered shrine for the three hundred and thirty three... 

Favorites  

Get customized itinerary booked

Get customized itinerary booked, Jodhpur

 sanchitg85 Says:  I would have suggested you to travel via 'palace on wheels'. This is a luxury train operated by Govt. of India which gives an experience of royal life in Rajasthan. Since you are here to visit just cities, this train may not be helpful as it is more for overall tour.You can... 

The Famous Opium Smoker at Meharengarh Fort

The Famous Opium Smoker at Meharengarh Fort, Jodhpur

 lynnehamman Says:  I just had to add a bit about this colourful character, who is a huge tourist attraction inside the fort, smoking his Opium Pipe. He is almost always in the same spot, and draws curious visitors, who seem as fascinated by his exhibition of opium smoking as by his huge... 

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 The Elephant Howdahs gallery is located in Coronation Courtyard in South side.In the gallery Several beautiful Howdahs of Royal Collection Jodhpur.The Howdah is... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi We will be travelling by road from Jodhpur(2 nights) to Jaisalmer in December. Has anyone travelled this way?? 2... 

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A: There is a comfortable night train from jodhpur making you reach Jaisalmer at dawn and I have travelled in this train. You can save hotel bill while you travel and sleep... 

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Keeweechic's Jodhpur

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 Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan. Founded in 1459 A.D. by King Rao Jodha, it was deliberately sited on the road which linked Gujarat to Delhi to allow the city to profit from the... 

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The Blue City

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 Jodhpur is perhaps best known for its majestic fort and, indeed, it must be seen to be believed. But, my best memories of the city are of the people. 

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jodhpur :Glorious Marwar

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 I had to visit Jodhpur in the first week of January with my wife and son to attend a marrige ceremony in my relation.I reach my relative's house and found the house full of relatives& friends i... 

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BLUE SKIES ABOVE BLUE CITY

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 In Jodhpur, the houses are as blue as the sky above. As its grand centrepiece, the Meherangarh Fort towers over the city. Streets and lanes are much like other cities in Rajasthan - dusty, narrow,...... 

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The Blue City of Jodhpur and Village of Rohet

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 The Mehrangarh Fort is one of the most impressive in India for it's central location and extraordinary height above the city around it. Beyond the edges of this second largest city in Rajasthan, the... 

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