Jodhpur Overview

One of the former Princely states of Rajasthan, Jodhpur has a charm that none can miss. Jodhpur is the second largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan and is popularly known as the “Blue city”. The name is appropriate, owing to its beautiful architecture being mainly different shades of the colour blue. The sight of the blue buildings is truly impeccable. The city of Jodhpur was founded by  Rao Jodha, a Rajput chief belonging from the famous Rathore clan in the year 1459. Later enough, Jodhpur became the revered capital of the famous Kingdom of Marwar, which is now a part of Rajasthan. Tourists can explore various JODHPUR TOUR PACKAGES online and pick the appropriate one for themselves. This city even featured in The New York Times’ “52 Places to Go in 2020’ article. Following is some more information about the beautiful city of Jodhpur and its places in it that are worth a visit. 

Places to visit in Jodhpur

1.    THE MEHRANGARH FORT -  The Mehrangarh Fort is among the most important tourist attractions in Jodhpur city. Situated on a hill. Which is 125 metres above the city skyline, the Mehrangarh Fort is a beautiful sight to behold. This Fort is known for its intricate historical background, adept with stories. The Fort still proudly displays the marks of all the wars and attacks that it endured in the past years, some of which can be seen on the second gate of this Fort (marks of cannonball attacks). Inside the Fort resides the Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, and the Phool Mahal which all possess intricately different and significant features of their own.
2.    UMAID BHAWAN PALACE – The Umaid Bhawan Palace was made by Maharaja Umaid Singh in the year 1929. This Palace was exclusively designed by the British architect Henry Vaughan Lanchester. The construction of this beautiful palace is said to have taken more than 3000 workers and approximately 15 years to complete. The palace has a total of 365 rooms. The palace is still inhabited by the successors of the Maharaja, while only a part of it is open for visitors, which has been turned into a museum. The museum displays a range of antique objects including clocks.
3.    KHEJARLA FORT – The Khejarla Fort is situated 85 kilometres away from the main city of Jodhpur and stands tall overlooking the Marwar plains. This fort has now been turned into a Heritage hotel by Bhandari Heritage Pvt. Ltd. for tourists to get a glimpse of the royal lifestyle of the previous Rajput royals. The fort is carved out of red sandstone, and is a prime example of Rajput architecture. This Fort has been often used for film and series shootings owing to its beautiful interior and is even available for events such as wedding bookings.
4.    CHAMUNDA MATAJI TEMPLE – Chamunda Mataji was King Rao Jodha’s favourite goddess which is why her idol was brought to the city into the Mehrangarh Fort. Since then, the locals have worshipped Chamunda Mataji and the place was eventually converted into a temple for all. The Royal family even adopted  Goddess Chamunda Mataji as their family Goddess (Isht Devi).
5.    RANISAR PADAMSAR – The Ranisar and Padamsar are two adjacent lakes located near the Fateh Pole in Mehrangarh area. These lakes were constructed in the year 1459. The Ranisar lake was constructed on the orders of Queen Jasmadar Hadi, wife of Rao Jodha and the Padamsar lake was constructed on the orders of Queen Padmini of Rao Ganga, daughter of Rana Sanga of Mewar.

Various other places include the BALSAMAND LAKE, MANDORE, MASURIA HILLS, SARDAR SAMAND LAKE AND PALACE, GHANTA GHAR, JASWANT THADA etc.

Jodhpur is filled with endless places worth a visit. The interesting fact being, that none would ever disappoint the visitors.

Things to do in Jodhpur:

Apart from the list of places to see in Jodhpur, there is also a wide list of activities that are to be engaged in. Some of them are listed below.

1.    BISHNOI VILLAGE TOUR – The Bishnoi Village tour and Safari experience is one of the must have adventures here. The Bishnoi Village is a perfect place to witness the ongoing cultural life of Marwa, which seems as if it is still caught in the days of the bygone era. This is a perfect place to get a glimpse of the customs of the place and also enjoy the company of nature here.

2.    FLYING FOX TOUR - The Flying Fox is a zipline which goes over the majestic Mehrangarh fort, the two desert lakes and the Rao Jodha eco park. This tour offers an amazing view of the Blue city and its monuments.

3.    CAMEL SAFARI – Camel safaris are a must in a place like Jodhpur. A safari through the majestic sand dunes offers a taste of the real spirit of Rajasthan in its true sense, which can be experienced right here in Jodhpur.