JODHPUR - Royal tales and trails
The
second largest city in Rajasthan, Jodhpur stands at the edge of the Thar
desert. The city is totally dominated by the massive fort topping a sheer
rocky hill which rises in the middle of the town. The Meharangarh fort
sprawled across the 125 m high hill is the most impressive and formidable
fort in Rajasthan. Other tourist attractions include Jaswanthwada; Umaid
Bhawan Palace, an immense palace also known as the Chittar palace because
of the Chittar sandstone; the clock tower. The city is well known for
its textiles, silver and handicraft. Excursions include Mandore, known
for its 'hall of heroes' containing 15 figures carved out of rockwall;
Osian a desert town which was an important trading centre between the
8th and 12th centuries.
ADDED ATTRACTION (Rates on request)
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A jeep safari to the Bishnoi village to witness opium ceremony, came ride with shepherds, and a village visit.
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From Khimsar , a jeep safari from/to the sand dunes at sunset and tea/coffee at the dunes.
HOW TO GET THERE :
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Road : Jodhpur can also be reached through a dense network of road connections. Some key distances are : Delhi 597 km, Udaipur 260 km, Jaipur 336 km.
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Air : There are flight connections from Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur and Jaipur.
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Rail : Direct rail connection with many important cities of the country, Delhi, Calcutta, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Bikaner etc.
Last modified: 26/02/2004