About Jodhpur [Rajasthan india]
Jodhpur is known as the "Blue City" for the blue painted walls of
the houses in the town,the city is dominated by a massive fort, topping a
sheer rocky ridge right in the middle of the town. Jodhpur was founded in
1459 by Rao Jodha, a chief of the Rajput clan known as the Rathores. His
descendants ruled not only Jodhpur, but also other Rajput princely states.
The old city of Jodhpur is surrounded by 10 kms long wall, built about a
century after the city was founded. From the fort, you can clearly see where
the old city ends and the new begins. It's fascinating to wander around the
jumble of winding streets in the old city, out of which eight gates lead.
Tourist Attractions of Jodhpur India
Meharangarh Fort
- Perched on top of a 150 m high hill lies the most formidable and
magnificent fort in Rajasthan. Founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, subsequent
additions were made to it by later rulers so that one can see in it
different facets of Indian architecture as it evolved over the years. Some
of the notable palaces that can be seen are The Moti Mahal, The Phool Mahal,
The Sheesh Mahal, The Sileh Khana and the Daulat Khana each housing a
fabulous collection of palanquins, elephant howdahs, miniature paintings of
various schools, musical instruments, costumes and furniture
Umaid Bhawan
Palace Jodhpur India - The last of India's great palaces and the
biggest private residence in the world. This three hundred and forty seven
room Palace designed by Henry Vaughan Lanchester was built by Maharaja Umaid
Singhji with the intention of providing employment to famine stricken
farmers. Now a five star palace hotel, it has exquisite Ramayana murals, an
elegant wood-paneled library and a cupola that rises to a hundred and five
feet high.
Jaswant Thada Jodhpur India - Is a white marble cenotaph
that was built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II in 1899.
Museums - For those wanting to know more about Rajasthan
and its history one can visit the various museums that are located within
the precincts of the Forts. The Meharangarh Museum, the Government Museum
and the Umaid Bhawan Museum house rare and interesting artifacts, textiles,
paintings, ornate mirrored furniture, glass and crystal ware etc. The
Palanquin and Howdah Galleries at the Meharangarh Museum is a must see.
Other Major Attractions of Jodhpur India :
Dhawa
Santuary - Some 45 km away from Jodhpur it houses a large number of
Indian antelopes.
Mandore Garden Jodhpur India - The ancient capital of
Marwar and a vey popular picnic spot.
Osian Jodhpur India - Has some beautifully sculptured
Jain and Brahmanical temples.
Rohit & Luni Fort and much more
The Accessibility :
» By Air - Indian Airlines connect Jodhpur with
Jaipur, Delhi, Udaipur and Bombay.
» By Rail - Jodhpur is connected by rail with
Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Abu Road, Bombay via Ahmedabad
Barmer and Udaipur via Marwar.
» By Road - By road Jodhpur to Agra 577 kms, Ajmer
198 kms, Barmer 220 kms, Bikaner 240 kms, Bombay 1073 kms, Delhi 592 kms,
Jaipur 343 kms, Jaisalmer 290 kms, Mount Abu 264 kms, Udaipur 275 kms,
Ranakpur 175 kms.
» By Bus - Regular bus services available from
Jodhpur to Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Ranakpur
and Nathdwara.
Cities
of Rajasthan
