Ahem, you may have a scroll through the best cities of Rajasthan but are Going on your own? Tell the Travonika team to tell you what and why you should visit jodhpur which is though popularly called -The Blue City of Rangilo Rajasthan, for its memorable palaces, hypnotic forts, and tempting cuisines. Not always google maps are important to guide you there when you are here.
Firstly, founded in 1459, by Rao Jodha in the Marwar, This “Sun City” is appealingly attractive with a really rich history of culture and traditions. The best way to explore Jodhpur is from the air first, then the road, and then by heritage walks around in the city.
Best time to visit Jodhpur:
From October – March End is a peak season in a fairly big way Either if you are a pretty real traveler, the off-peak season, from June to October can also be really good for you and your pockets. Otherwise, Jodhpur is very hot from March till June 2nd week. For more fun-filled moments, important events like Jodhpur Riff, World Sufi Spirit Festival are popular amongst travel aficionados as it happens around this time.
How to reach?
Jodhpur has the best functioning transport facilities subtly. Here is why:
- Good Linking Airports: Jodhpur (Domestic) + Delhi (Domestic+ International) + Ahmedabad (Domestic+ International). Of course, booking in advance for the best pocket prices is advisable.
- Good Linking Railway Station: Jodhpur Railway Station has train connectivity almost too, all metro cities of India. Trains from Jaipur, Udaipur, Delhi are always the very best option.
- Good Linking Highways: For Road trips / Self Drive options from Jaisalmer, Udaipur, Jaipur, Delhi is very popular. Via NH 114, via NH 14, via NH-65 can specifically be pretty good options.
Exploring Maharo-Jodhpur in just 2 or 3 days.
Places to visit to create the best travel memories can be done by this route – Mehrangarh Fort-Jaswant Thada-Ghanta Ghar- Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park. You will adore these routes which will make your trip a transformative and once-in-lifetime experience.
Mehrangarh Fort: It is one of the fairly top places to visit in Jodhpur. This stone-beauty kind of stands superbly at 400. Ft and the matchless style also embody various architectural designs developed in different historical periods in delicate ways. Carved lattice windows, mirrored walls, enchanting interiors just enlivens us. Also, open all day long!! You can buy entry tickets for 60-80INR and 400-450 INR for foreigners. Ah! yes for photographers, this place is a feast to your eyes – 700 INR & 800 INR for photography and videography. Also, to explore jodhpur more, try to visit Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal for their splendid alleys.
Things to do around: Check out Museum, guided tour available around the fort, Visit Chokelao bagh, Flying Fox Zipline, Ranisar Padmasar Lakes, Gancha Bazaar, hang around Jai Pol, and also literally take a stretch out at Toorji Ka Jhalra ( Toorji’s Step Well).
Must-Visit Restaurants around: Chokhelao Mahal garden (Asian, 1min), Baradari (Multicuisine,2mins), Nai Sarak x`(Snacks on the go, On the Rocks(Multicuisine, 4mins), Stepwell Cafe(Indo-European), Jharokha (North Indian, 5mins).
Umaid Bhawan Palace: The whitish palace is a 347-roomed massive palace, which is particularly a good combination of European + Indian styles of architecture. Even though most of it is used by the former royal family members, it is almost open all day for all visitors. Entry Tickets can be around 30-40 INR and 100 INR for foreigners.
Things to do around: Check Cool Vintage Car Collections, Clock collections, Taj Hotel Palace for a photo shoot if you want to check-in you can do that. It’s an entirely mesmerizing experience, as the visiting museum is worth the penny.
Must visit Restaurants around: Risala (Indian, Asian /12 mins), Hanwant Mahal (Indian, 12mins), On the Rocks (Italian, Asian / 15mins), Jodhpur Cafe, The Ajit Bhawan (Indian/7mins), The Daily Grinds (International, Arabic/ 10mins).
Jaswant Thada:
This popularly known as a “Tajmahal of Marwar” constructed in 1899, by Maharaja Sardar Singh II, as a splendid marbleize cenotaph is opened all day around. Very clean and well maintained, along with the majestic gardens at the bottom, beautiful gazebos, and serene pond around creates a sense of serenity A small trek can also have tickets of 15INR for Indians and 30INR for foreigners. Photo and Video can charge individually at 25 INR and 50 INR. The photoshoot locations are awe-inspiring. Not to be miss, try to take a visit for attractive views of Ajit Bhawan Palace in between.
Things to do around: Enjoy stunning views of the palace, relax at gardens and ponds. Enjoy shopping at Sardar Market. Check Ali Baba House for souvenirs, have a fresh click of paints at Chauhan’s Art Gallery for Paintings.
Must visit Restaurants around: Dylan Cafe (Indian/ 7 min), Sam’s Art Cafe (Indian/9min), LG Restaurant (Italian/10min), Jimmy’s Restaurant (International / 10 min), Gopal Roof Top Restaurant (Asian / 12 min).
Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
This famous place is present from 800m from the main gate of Mehrangarh Fort, the rocky wasteland was converted to this famous eco-tourist spot. The purpose of this park basically, is to maintain the ecology of this neglected space left around the famous Mehrangarh Fort. There are around 200 species of plants, the rocky abyss from ‘The Thar’ desert in a major way. The famous photo-shoot locations for nature lovers, geologists, visitors are widely open year around. Max 2-3 hours is sufficient to adore the divided sections. Tickets are 100INR per person, and free for students. There is also a guided tour is 200INR.
Ghanta Ghar :
A magnificent old minaret style tower in the center of the city, called Clock Tower of Rajasthan- a landmark that embarks the start of old Jodhpur. At base, there is a square-shaped structure that’s aligning with patios and jharokhas. It’s a 5 tier tower building, where the stone clock is placed at 4th tier. To eyewitness the culture, people, hidden gems of Jodhpur, you must visit at the top, for street market views, also meeting a variety of people in between. No fee. Open every day and just 2 hours are good and 1 hour for shopping.
Things to do around: Shopping at popular Sardar bazaar, enjoy Rajasthani cuisines at street foods viz. Shahi Samosa, different types of Kachoris’ at Janta Sweet Home, Makhaniya Lassi.
Must visit Restaurants around: Rajasthani Thali at Gypsy Restaurant, Café Royale Clock Tower (Belgian, Fast Food / 8 mins), Nirvana House Rooftop Restaurants (Asian / 6 mins), Jhankar Choti Haweli (International, Asian / 10mins).
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