Jodhpur Tours India

Tours to Jodhpur India - Jodhpur is a city that was born in the lap of Thar Desert when Rao Jodha, the ruler of royalty of Marwar, took it upon himself to establish the city but that was not all as it took hundred years to consolidate it as a state. Now it is the second largest city of Rajasthan and is also known as the blue city as it became a norm during the medieval times to paint the exteriors of buildings with blue colour visit in Tours to Jodhpur. That, just like the pink city Jaipur, is a factor when it comes to deciding on a possible tourism destination for your vacation. The forts and palaces of Jodhpur, also known for its Marwar Festival, are second to none Tours to Jodhpur India.

Jodhpur Tours India - Your vacations here will be a memorable experience what with imposing landmarks existing amidst tales of valour and courage. By this we do not mean that modern buildings are not worth a visit. The aim is to create an unforgettable vacation experience for you. Although the place is situated amidst sand dunes and unfriendly vegetation, yet the place is blessed with immense vacation possibilities. Visit Mehrangarh Fort to experience the sheer magnitude of the scale on which it was conceived. The palaces in the fort add to its grandiosity whereas the elevations of the fort provide an overwhelming view of the city as well as that of the canons that have been preserved for the benefit of the tourists. The Osiyan Temple, an antiquated Jain temple is situated, as the name suggests, in the Osiyan village which is only at the distance of 60 km from the city of Jodhpur. Next in our list is the majestic Umaid Bhawan Palace. It is one of the most commanding and recent additions to the long list of tourist attractions. One of the most striking contrasts of this towering structure is the story of its construction as it was built as a famine relief project for the local people with the purpose of providing employment for them. Since it is built with Chittar sandstone, hence it is also referred to as Chitra Palace by the local populace. It has now been converted into a heritage hotel, so even you can now get a chance to stay in a palace a la royals. Never miss the architectural landmark of Jaswant Thada, an intricately carved white marble structure that are thin so much so that they sort of glow when the sun rays fall over it. While you are here, savour the plenty of appetizing local delicacies that began their journey from this place to the heart of people of India.

• Horses are as much at home in Jodhpur as the local people are as the city has been a base for equestrian sport for a long time Tour to Jodhpur India. You can choose to drift through the desert sand dunes on these horses, most of which are Marwar breeds Tour to Jodhpur india.
• Visit the artificial Kalyana Lake, that was constructed by Pratap Singh in 1872 by destroying the earlier existing structures on the place. Now it has come up as an excellent picnic spot where you can indulge yourself no end.
• While we celebrate the majestic Jodhpur, we shouldn't forget the place that was replaced by Jodhpur as the capital of Marwar. Visit Mandore, the old capital of the Marwar state, which fascinates you even now when it has been relegated to the status of ruins. You cannot but be overwhelmed by the sight of massive memorials, temples and sculptures and last but not the least, the gardens.
• We advise you to include a game of Polo in your itinerary. Watch the royal sport in action. It is quite easy to find a match that suits your tour programme with the games being advertised in local newspapers.
• While we assume that you are going to visit the spectacular Umaid Bhawan Palace anyway, we'd ask you not to miss the Umaid Garden which extends up to 82 acres and has a museum and a zoo among other attractions. Children, especially, are definitely going to love it.
• Travelling 25 km to visit the Bishnoi villages is not a tough task who believe that every plant and living beings are sacred and they go to any length to protect these.

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