Jodhpur City Tour

Vibrant with activity ,the colorful bazaar, near clock tower, is a favorites with shoppers. It has narrow lanes dotted with tiny shops selling a range of exquisite Rajasthan textiles,handicrafts,clay figurines of camels and elephants, marble curios for visitors as an excellent museum, which houses model aero planes , antique weapons, clocks and bob watches, priceless crockery and hunting trophies. Both sections retain the ambience of royal splendor.

Situated on barmer road, and having teeming wildlife, Doli invites you to an irresistible adventure. Black Indian antelopes of Varied Species can be seen here in large numbers, roaming free and almost mingling with the Bishnoi Village. These antelopes are sacred to the bishnois and they protect them from poachers with a fervors and religious zeal which is typical of this tribe.

Mandore was the capital of Marvar, before the foundation of Jodhpur. Today ,its extensive gardens with high rock terraces make it a popular local attraction. The highlight of this place is the "Hall of Heroes", which houses sixteen gigantic figures chiseled out of a single rock. The statues are either of Popular Hindu deities or Famous folk deities.

The royal cenotaphs or Devals of Jodhpur rulers, on a high plinth crowned with soaring spires and ornate carving are amongst the other attractions of Mandore.The finest of all cenotaphs , are the ones built in the memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh and Maharaja Ajit Singh.

This ancient town of the Thar desert, was a flourishing trading centre between the 8th & 12th centuries. Today, it is oasis with sixteen brahamanical and jain temples. Beautifully sculpted and designed, most of these have stood the onslaught of time.

The largest of these are sachchiya Mata temple and Mahavir Jain temple , which are both functional. This medieval town is surrounded by rows of sand dunes on its western end. While in Osian,watch lovely sunsets and enjoy camel rides. An overnight stay at nevera Village is comfortable.

A drive through the countryside ,75Kms beyond osian ,brings you to phalodi, the city of richly carved havlies and temples. Nearly, lies the villages of Khichan, which is a regular host to the flocks of demoiselle cranes ( locally Kurjan),which come in thousands due to the amiable conditions and protection given by the villages. Their duration of stay is abount 5 to 6 months,after which they go back to their breeding grounds, in March- April .Many folk songs are based on them with inlay work and Rajasthani silver jewellery.

This museum nestles in the middle of the Umaid Public Garden and houses a rich collection of exhibits-armory, textiles, local arts and crafts, miniature paintings ,portraits of rulers manuscripts and images of jain Tirthankaras. Umaid Public Garden also houses a zoo.

This imposing cluster of white marble royal cenotaphs was built in 1899AD in memory of Maharaja Jaswasnt Singh II. It houses portraits of Successive rulers. The Four cenotaphs around here commemorate notable acts of bravery and generosity of the four successive rulers.

Mahamandir meaning the great Temple ,is a sanctified spot where tranquility reigns supreme. Situated on Mandore road, the temple is an architectural wonder, supported by 84 pillars and ornamented with detailed designs and figures depicting various postures of Yoga. The entire structure is marked by unique style.

This impressive fort, set on a high hill was built by Rao Jodha in 1459AD, when he shifted his capital from Mandore. Standing guard to the city below, it overlooks the rugged and rocky terrain and houses a palace, intricately adorned with long carved panels and latticed windows exquisitely wrought from red sandstone. The apartments within -the Moti Mahal ( Pearl Palace), Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana weave their own magic with a rich, varied collection of palanquins,howdas,royal cradles, miniature paintings of various school ,folk music instruments,costumes,furniture and an impressive armoury.The display of cannons on the ramparts ,near chamunda temple.is among the rarest in India. As you climb up,folk Musicians revive the grandeur of a bygone era. .

Bulit by Maharaja Umaid Singh ( 1927-1942 AD)., and named after him, this grand palace is also known as chittar Palace,because of the local chittar sandstone used. It is an exquisite example of Indo-Colonial art deco style of the 30s. A unique feature of this palace is that the hand-chiselled sandstone blocks have been put together in a special system of interlocking ; there is no mortar binding. A portion of the palace has been converted into a hostel, and the remaining is on view .

Situated on Jaiselmer road, this small artificial lake is an ideal picnic spot>it is like a canvas with a splash of romantic colours. The beauty here will linger on your mind for a long time.

Boating facilities are available through R.T.D.C.

7 Km. Away, lies a pretty lake with a pleasure or summer palace on its banks. This was built around the artificial lake constructed in 1159 A.D. The gardens were developed later.

These are immaculately kept villages of the Bishnoi community staunch believers in the sanctity of plant and animal life.

This is an Art Gallery, established to explore , collect ,preserve, edit and publish ancient literature of Rajasthan.

This museum is famous for its unique collection of musical instruments.

This museum is spectacular, interesting and a place definitely worth visiting.