sun city of india – jodhpur
Picturesque. Charming. Royalty. A few adjectives that describe the second largest city of the state of Rajasthan.Travel to Jodhpur entails a walk through its rich culture and heritage. One can visit and admire the beautiful forts and palaces which was home to the Marwar dynasty. This city of late, has been a host to celebrity weddings – the perfect setting for a fairy tale beginning. Need we say anymore? Go on, add a visit to Jodhpur on your travel list.
Mehrangarh Fort. Situated 400 feet above the city on a rocky hill called the mountain of birds, the fort encompasses temples, palaces and courtyards.
Jaswant Tada. A white marble memorial, built out of intricately carved sheets of marble. Along with the history of Jodhpur, the lake, the gazebos, the gardens, the picture collections all add to this memorable experience.
City Palace. A walk around the majestic City Palace, get enamoured by its beauty and the interesting tales that go with it.
Brahmin Walk. Which is in Brahmapuri situated at the foot of the majestic Mehrangarh Fort. It is a settlement of Brahmins, a caste in the Hindu system and is distinguished by its electric and azure blue colored walls, due to which Jodhpur is sometimes called the “Blue City” of India. It covers water reservoirs, step well, temples.
- Wear appropriate shoes as there will be walking & climbing of stairs
- We would advise you to wear comfortable but conservative clothing
- Carry a hat, sunglasses & sun protection lotion especially in the summer months
- Shoes to be removed at the Holy places
- Head cover (like a stole) required while visiting some temples
- Duration upto 7 hours
- Experience includes: an air-conditioned car that picks and drops you from your hotel; bottled water and munchies available in the car; local expert from the city; lunch
