Jodhpur is also known as the ‘Sun City’ due to the surrounding of the Thar City and hot climatic conditions. It is one of the most visit places by tourists in Rajasthan. Jodhpur is the perfect place for different interesting and enthusiastic activities. Never miss the street food of Jodhpuri. By the way, let’s start to know how to explore the royalty and tourism of Jodhpur.

Before you plan a trip, get all the details of Jodhpur.

• Currency – Indian Rupee                                                      
• Location – Located in the state of Rajasthan
• Best Time to Visit – October to March
  

How to Reach

By Air

Jodhpur is connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur and also Jaipur by regular domestic flights.

By Train

You can reach Jodhpur by overnight rail service from New Delhi.

By Road

Jodhpur is well connected to Jaipur (330 kms), Jaisalmer (290 kms), Udaipur (275 kms), Khimsar (90 kms) by road.

Places to See in Jodhpur

1. Umaid Bhavan Palace

This palace is a luxurious palace famous for weddings, fairs and festivals. It was known to be the showcase of culture, royalty, and history of Jodhpur. Moreover, its unique attractions and rarest artifacts attract visitors from all over the world.

Entry Fees:

For Umaid Bhavan Palace:

• Foreigners – INR 50
• Indians – INR 25 (adults)

For Umaid Bhavan Palace Museum:

• Foreigners – INR 100
• Indians – INR 30 (adult) and INR 10 (child)

Opening hours: 9am to 5pm (Umaid Bhavan Palace closed on Sundays)

Nearby Places to Eat:

Risala, Trophy Bar, Skyzz Pure Veg Family Restaurant, On the Rocks, the Daily Grinds

2. Mandore Garden

Mandore Garden is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Jodhpur. People come here to see the royal cenotaphs, temples, monuments and the ruined fort.

Entry Fees: INR 100 per person

Opening Hours: 8am to 8pm

Nearby Places to Eat:

Panwar Bhawana Restaurant, Priya Food Hub, Food Plaza, Raj Ranbanka Resorts and Restaurants, Rishi Restaurant

3. Mehrangarh Fort

One can witness so many beautiful palaces with intricate carvings, arched galleries, balconies etc. Also, not to mention, it is one of the largest forts in India which is situated at an elevation of 400ft over the city.

Highlight: the aerial view of Jodhpur city from the fort is a lifetime experience that you cannot miss.

Entry Fees:

• Foreigners: INR 400
• Indians: INR 60
• Camera: INR 100

Opening Hours: 9am to 5pm

Nearby Places to Eat:

Mehran Terrace, Café B at OTA, Kim Mohan’s restaurant & café, Indique Restaurant, Dagley The Lounge  

4. Jaswant Thada

Jaswant Thada is a cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II by his son. It is made up of marble with beautiful carvings and marble lattice screens on domes. The major attraction of this monument is the portraits of Rathore rulers hanging on the walls.

Fun fact: During the time of morning and evening, the domes of Jaswant Thada reflect different colors.

Entry Fees: INR 10 – Indians, INR 20 – foreigners, INR 25 – Camera, INR 50 – Movie Camera

Opening Hours: 9am to 5pm

Nearby Places to Eat:

Indigo restaurant, Indique restaurant, Wonder View Roof Top Restaurant, the Curry’s, Shahi Samosa

Fun Things to Do in Jodhpur

• FLYING FOX at MEHRANGARH FORT
• BISHNOI VILLAGE SAFARI
• CAMEL SAFARI
• BIRD WATCHING in KHICCHAN

Shopping Places

• CLOCK TOWER MARKET
• NAI SARAK
• SOJATI GATE MARKET
• MOCHI BAZAAR
• UMAID BHAVAN PALACE MARKET
• KAPRAA BAZAAR
• SARAFA BAZAAR
• TRIPOLIA BAZAAR

What to Expect? / Tips

• You must visit Jodhpur city in the winter months as the weather is very pleasant. Summer heat is very draining, so it’s important to take measures to avoid getting dehydrated (if you visit in the hottest months).
• Holi and diwali are two major festivals of India. So if you wish to experience Holi, then you must visit in the month of March and similarly, for Diwali or Deepawali, visit in the month of Octover-November.
• To experience grand Jodhpur marriages, you must find a wedding near your hotel. You just need to ask the owner and the host and most of the times, they are kind enough to let you in.
• Rajasthani Food is very spicy and flavorful, so if you have any disease or are allergic to spices, just beware.

Where to stay?

There are great accommodation options throughout Jodhpur.

Some of them are as follows-

• Hotel Residency Palace
• Lords Inn, Jodhpur
• Krishna Prakash Heritage Haveli
• Fairfield by Marriott Jodhpur Hotel
• Devi Bhawan
• Singhvi’s Haveli

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