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The City of Jodhpur
Set at the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Once the capital of the Marwar state , it was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha, chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic hero of the Ramayana. The massive 15th century A.D. Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the plains. The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions. A major trade centre of the 16th century A.D. the fortress-city of Jodhpur is now the second largest city of Rajasthan. While the graceful palaces, forts and temples strewn throughout the city bring alive the historic grandeur, exquisite handicrafts, folk dances music and the brightly attired people lend a romantic aura to the city. The jumbles of wide winding streets are flanked with pavement stalls. The lifestyle in Jodhpur is unusually fascinating with folks wearing lovely multihued costumes, artistically designed. Women folk wear wide gathered skirts and a hip length jacket, with three quarter length sleeves, covering the front and back. The colorful turbans worn by the men folk add more color to the city. It was from here that the popularity worn baggy - tight, horse riding trousers- 'Jodhpurs' took their name. General Information STD Code 0291 Population: 10,64,743 (2001) Area: 75.50 sq. km. Altitude: 230 m (above sea level) Temperature: Summer Average Max 42.2

Mandore Umaid Bhavan Balsamand Lake Palace

How to Get There
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.


Places to Visit
A tour package to Jodhpur always includes a tour to the Mehrangarh Fort, which was built by Rao Jodha in 1806. In the fort, one can visit the Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Moti Mahal, Daulat Khana and Sileh Khana. Here you can also check out the second largest cannon in Asia.

Pretty close to this fort is a white marble Cenotaph, built in the 19th century; Jaswant Thada is also worth a visit.

Another tourist attraction that figures in most holiday packages is the Umaid Bhawan Palace. This place was constructed so people could find employment during the famines. It was built in the 20th century and still is in such a great condition that people come from all over to appreciate its beauty. There is a museum in the palace that has rarities, antiques and relics of the past. Here you can check out costumes, tea sets, clocks, timepieces and paintings. The palace has now been turned into a heritage hotel though part of it is still royal residence.

While in Jodhpur don't forget to visit:
Mahrangarh Fort
Jaswant Thada
Places to Shop
Where to Shop Jodhpur is a veritable shopper's paradise. There are so many markets to fulfil your shopping needs and some of the more popular places are: The Tripolia Bazaar, Sarafa Bazaar, Sardarpura Market, Sojati Gate, National Handloom where you will find everything from a pin to an elephant. Jodhpur is home to many skilled craftsmen like textile dyers, metal engravers and tailors of the classic 'Jodhpur' breeches as well as other clothing such as suits and dresses.

While in Jodhpur shop at:
Kapra Bazar
Sojati Gate
Places to Eat
Jodhpur's restaurants cater for all tastes and all budgets. Local specialities include mawa sweets and dhood fini, a sweet mixture of wheat strands and milk. The best place to sample these is in shops such as Janta Sweet and Poker Sweet, both on Nai Sarak near the corner of High Court Road (look for the crowds). These places also sell mirchi bada, a chilli in wheatgerm and potato, deep-fried like a pakora, available at samosa stalls elsewhere in Rajasthan, but originally from here.

While in Jodhpur eat at:
Pachranga
Balsamand
Climate
The minimum temperature during summer is 20


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