Jodhpur Travel Guide

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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! 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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...