Jodhpur

Jodhpur is a must-visit tourist destination if you are planning to travel to Rajasthan. Travel to Jodhpur, the second largest city of Rajasthan, for mesmerizing vacations. Situated at the edge of the Thar Desert in the state of Rajasthan, the city of Jodhpur is famous for its magnificent forts and palaces. Jaisalmer borders Jodhpur on its west, Barmar, Jalor and Pali on its south, Bikaner on its north, and Nagaur on the eastern side.

Jodhpur travel opens a world of forts and palaces, the symbol of royalty that the state of Rajasthan is famous for. Exploring the forts and palaces of Jodhpur will give you a feel of the times when the Rajput might was at its peak. The gates and the walls of the forts speak of the battles they have witnessed. One needs to spend their vacations in Jodhpur with these historical monuments to fully grasp the grandeur of the Rajput era.

The Mehrangarh Fort situated at an altitude of about 125 metres is spread over an area of 5 sq. km and has seven gates. The Jaswant Thada is a white marble memorial built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant II in 1899. The Umaid Bhawan is a majestic building that presently functions as a hotel and museum. The Mandore Gardens, situated about 8 km from Jodhpur, has cenotaphs of the Jodhpur rulers. The Government Museum and Zoo are located in the pleasant Umaid Gardens. The Old Fort Museum houses palanquins, lavishly upholstered royal howdahs, a golden throne, shoes with pearls, paintings, mirrors, cribs weapons and a magnificently embroidered royal tent among its exhibits. The picturesque Balsamand Lake and Gardens are situated about 5 km from the city.

Jodhpur has a typical desert climate, dry and hot. The ideal time to travel to Jodhpur is between November and March. Jodhpur is like an oasis in the desert, with a variety of thorny shrubs all over the area. It also home to some of the animal species that can survive in an arid and dry environment.