Location Covered : Major attractions of Jodhpur City
The tour begins after your pick up by our car assignee from the hotel. You will enjoy views of jodhpur city while driving in the morning then Jodhpur Sightseeing Full Day Tour will proceed as mentioned below:
Mehrangarh Fort :
Mehrangarh Fort Outer View Perched on a 150 m high hill its sprawl is the most formidable and magnificent fort in Rajasthan. Rao Jodha founded it in 1459 but subsequent rulers of Jodhpur have also added to it over the centuries. A meandering road leads to the from the city 5 kms below. Battle scars of canon ball hit by attacking armies of Jaipur can still be seen on the second gate. To the left is chhatri of Kirat Singh Soda, a soldier who fell on the spot while defending the fort against the armies of Amber. There are seven gates, which include Jayapol meaning victory built by Maharaja Man Singh to commemorate his victories over Jaipur and Bikaner armies.
Victory Gate View Fatehpol also meaning victory gate was built by Maharaja Ajit Singh to mark the defeat of Mughals. The palm imprints still attract devotional attention and are covered by vermilion paste and paper-thin silver foil.
Jaswant Thada :
On the way down from the fort, on left is Jaswant Jaswant Thada Outer View Thada, the graceful marble cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. His son Maharaja Sardar Singh built this monument known as the Taj Mahal of Marwar in the memory of Maharaj Jaswant Singh II of Jodhpur. The main memorial has been built like a temple with intricately carved marble stone. A visit to this structure is through the rocky hills giving it a secluded and a mystic aura.
Mandore Garden :
Mandore Garden View 1Mandore was the former capital of Maharajas of Marwar and is located about 5 miles north of Jodhpur but was later abandoned for the security of Mehrangarh fort. Here you will find the dewals or cenotaphs of Jodhpur's former rulers.
Unlike the usual chhatri-shaped cenotaphs typical of Rajasthan, they were built along the lines of a Hindu temple, four storeys high, with fine columns and an elegant spire, all in red sandstone. The most impressive is the dewal of Maharaja Ajit Singh (reigned 1678-1724). These cenotaphs are set in beautiful landscaped gardens. Nearby is the hall of heroes, dedicated to various deities and fabled Rajput folk heroes, whose statues are carved out of rock and painted in bright colours. Next door is a larger hall called "The Mandore Garden View 2 Shrine of the Three Hundred Million, filled with brightly coloured images of the various Hindu Gods. As you climb up the hill, you come to the ruined city of Mandore, with its old palace. The beautiful Maharani's cenotaphs set apart on a rocky outcrop is a ten-minute walk over the hill. Today its extensive gardens with high rock terrace make it a popular local attraction.
Clock Tower and Sardar Market:
A prime attraction of the city, is the Clock Tower and the colourful Sardar Market near it. Narrow alleys lead to quaint bazaars selling textiles, antiques, silverware and handicrafts.
FAQ's about Jodhpur full day tour
Tourism is a significant economic sector in Jodhpur because the city is regarded as an architectural masterpiece with a vibrant history. Mehrangarah Fort, blue painted houses of the old city, and street markets selling art, handicrafts, and delicious food reflects the vibrant color of Rajasthan.
It is possible to visit the main tourist sights of the city like Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Clock Tower Market etc in a single day but it can be really monotonous and tiring and it is always better to stay a little more and explore the city and its off beat attractions.
Jodhpur’s building structure gives it the name the Blue City due to the uniqe colour that dominates the buildings of the city It is also a city famous for the dues ant forts and palaces, handicrafts, foods, and festivals
Yes, Jodhpur is indeed for tourists due to its historical, cultural, and architecture features that is hard to come by in world. Food markets, people and the geography of Jodhpur makes it one of the most vibrant places to visit in Rajasthan.