Jodhpur Tour

Location - 260 km From Udaipur, Rajasthan

Tourist Attractions - Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mehrangarh Fort

Founded - In 1459 AD

Best Time To Visit - October - March

Amidst the sand dunes and thorny vegetation of Thar desert towers a fort,120 metres above the plain. The fort overlooks the imperial city of Jodhpur,which is a part of the Desert Tourist Triangle.

The old Jodhpur city is surrounded by a 10 km long wall with eight gates serving as entrances. The new city is settled around this walled area. The Maruthal or 'land of death', came into life when the Rathores of Kanauj moved in. But the city of Jodhpur was founded by Rao Jodhaji in 1459 AD. This city was on the silkroute of the 16th century and hence was host to a number of travellers.

In Jodhpur, the genius of its sculptors comes to life in its exquisite palaces, forts, temples and havelis, which stand testimony to the imperial grandeur. The most alluring part of Jodhpur is the traditional life style,festivity and the smiling people who treasure this former princely state.

Major Tourist Attractions in Jodhpur: Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada, Government Museum etc.