Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Travel To Jodhpur India

Travel to Rajasthan Jodhpur India Tour.

Jodhpur in India is the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan. Jodhpur in the 16th century was the major trade centre between Central Asia and the Ports of Gujarat.

Jodhpur in the state of Rajasthan in India is located at the edge of the Thar Desert with Jaisalmer on its west, Barmar, Jalor and Pali on its south, Bikaner on its north, and Nagaur on the eastern side.

Rajput chief Rao Jodha was the founder of Jodhpur in the year 1459. Chief of the Rajput community were known as Rathores and the Rathore kingdom was earlier known as Marwar which means The Land Of Death.

Rajasthan Jodhpur at a Glance :

Country : India

State : Rajasthan

Jodhpur Area : 78.60 sq. km

Jodhpur Population : 7 Lakh (approx)

Jodhpur Altitude : 230 metres above sea level

Jodhpur Languages : Marwari, Rajasthani and Hindi

Best Time to Visit Jodhpur : November to March

Jodhpur STD Code : 0291

Temprature of Jodhpur : 40-49 deg. celsius (Summer), 18-30 deg. celsius (Winter)

Jodhpur Avg. Rainfall : 360 mm (During Monsoon in the month of July - September)

Major Attraction in and Nearby Jodhpur : Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan, Madore, Guda Bishnoi, Government Museum, Balsamand Lake and Palace, Clock Tower and Sardar Market, Sardar Samand Lake and Palace, Ossian, Mahamandir Temple, Kailana Lake, Nagaur, Clock Tower, Sadar Market, Etc.

Religions in Jodhpur : Hindu, Muslims, Buddhism, Jainism, Christian, Sikhs and Zoroastrianism.

Fairs and Festivals in Jodhpur : Nag Panchami Festival, Marwar Festival, Gangaur Festival, Nav Sati Fair, Veerpuri Fair, Independence Day, Republic Day, Pongal (Makar Sankranti), Holi, Navratra, Dussehra, Diwali (Deepawali), Rakhi (Raksha Bandhan), Guru Nanak Jayanti, Muharram, Eid-Ul-Fitar, Bakra-Eid, Etc.

Forts Tour in Jodhpur : Meharangarh Fort.

Palaces Tour in Jodhpur : Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada.

Museums in Jodhpur : Government Museum, Old Fort Museum, Meharangarh Fort Museum.

Gardens in Jodhpur : Mandore Garden, Balsamand Lake and Garden.

Cities of Interest near Jodhpur : Mandore, Dhawa, Khimsar, Osian, Nagaur, Pali, Rohet Fort.

How to approach Jodhpur City in Rajasthan :

By Air : The nearest Airport to reach Jodhpur is Udaipur Airport. Jodhpur is also well connected by road from Jaipur. Jaipur is well connected by all the major Domestic and International Flights.

By Rail : Jodhpur Railway Station is well connected from all the major cities of India.

By Road : Jodhpur is well connected by road from all the major cities in the state of Rajasthan.

1 comment:

Dinesh said...

Rajasthan is a very hot tourist destination on the horizon of Indian tourism industry. Apart from monuments, heritage hotels, exhilarating wildlife there are many other facets of Rajasthan. The cities of Rajasthan are also fascinating and alluring. The capital city of Rajasthan is Jaipur which is popularly known as the Pink City. In Jaipur one can visit majestic city place, Jantar Mantar and many other picturesque sites. Udaipur is one of the most romantic tourist spot in India. Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner etc are other major cities of Rajasthan which all have different and unique charm & tourist taste.

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