(8) Jodhpur Tourism Packages

Rajasthan is a land rich in hues and history as the royal dynasties of the bygone era have added a glorious touch to this state. With some of the most magnificent palaces, forts gardens, havelis and temples, it is like a dream destination for travellers looking for a regal trip. Take a tour of this princely state and discover the luxurious lifestyle of the Maharajas of yesteryears. In fact, many residences of Maharajas have now been turned into hotels, offering the visitors a stay like royalty. Jodhpur was found by Rajput Chief Rao Jodha in the year 1459 and it was the capital of the Marwar state. It currently stands on the country’s western border and is divided into two parts – the old city and the new city. Both the parts are divided by a 10-kilometre long wall which has eight doors and towers that are currently occupied by defensive battlements. The city stands at the edge of the famous Thar Desert and is flanked by the Mehrangarh Fort on the west and the Umaid Bhavan Palace on the eastern side. The best part of this vacation is that you can visit other Rajasthan cities on your holiday like Jaipur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur by extending for a few days. Travelling locally also doesn’t take much time as it is only 260-kilometre away from Udaipur, which is a 4-hour drive. As your tour goes along, you will notice the grandeur of the forts and palaces in Jodhpur and its architectural gems.Come across the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhavan, Jaswant Thada and Rai ka Bag palace while touring the city. If you were under the impression that Jodhpur is only about forts and palaces, then you are in for a surprise as the elegance and appeal of the gardens will leave you enchanted. The Nehru Park, Umaid Public Garden, and Mandore Garden are some of the appealing parks in the vicinity. The city has many museums that house weapons, textiles, portraits, paintings, art and craft of the rulers and the battles of yesteryears. Some famous museums include the Mehrangarh Fort Museum, Umaid Bhavan Palace Museum, and Government Museum. You can also explore the religious aspect of the region by visiting the sacred temples of Kunj Bihari, Achal Nath Shivalaya, Raj Ranchhodji and many others.Considered one of the largest forts in India, the Mehrangarh Fort will surprise you with the unmatched grandeur and beauty and also the number of palaces the fort has inside. If you are lucky, you can even encounter an event here that takes place on certain occasions when musicians perform against the beautiful backdrop of the fort. A unique feature about this fort is that it has hand chiseled sandstone blocks that have been put together in a special way without any mortar binding them. A museum in the fort premises has some artifacts on display for the visitors. Weapons, bob watches, antique clocks, model airplanes, hunting trophies are all there on display. Touring the Umaid Bhavan Palace will give you an insight into the Indo-colonial and the art deco style. You will be stunned to know that the Umaid Bhavan Palace is the largest private residence in the world. Another interesting place to see is the Jaswant Thada which is a cluster of royal cenotaphs built in white marble. It was built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II in 1899 AD. The cenotaphs also have portraits of the Jodhpur rulers.The Government Museum in the Umaid Public Garden is a museum that has weapons, armours, textiles, paintings and portraits of rulers and Jain Tirthankars, along with local art and crafts on display - all of which make up to a fairly interesting collection.If you happen to visit the city in the month of September and October, you can witness it coming alive on the full moon day on the occasion of the Marwar Festival. Witnessing the spirit of the people in their festivity, dance, performances is another fascinating part of touring this beautiful ‘Blue City.’ The Desert Kite Festival is also a prominent festival celebrated in the month of January and people take part in it with great enthusiasm. Rajasthan enthralls you with a huge number of things to see and a wide range of reasons take a lot of your tour time, and then comes the shopping. Embroidered bed covers with mirror work, dye fabrics, jootis, silverware, are some of the famous pieces to pick from Sadar Bazaar, bangles from Lakhara Bazaar and jewellery from Sarafa Bazaar.Our Jodhpur tourism packages let you explore all about the Blue City and also discover the grandeur of its heritage and culture. Travelling here in summer months could be a bad idea as the temperature soars over 45 degree Celsius. Choose either the monsoon or the winter months for your visit, usually from November to February. So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and go!