One of the finest cities in Rajasthan, Jodhpur is known as the Blue City. This is due to the blue color of most of its houses. Historically, Jodhpur is a city in the Marwar region of Rajasthan. Jodhpur is situated on the edges of the hot and scorching Thar Desert in Rajasthan. Rao Jodha, who was a Rajput king, founded Jodhpur in 1459. Due to its closeness to the Thar Desert, you will find many Banjara tribes who have settled here. Jodhpur is famous for its sweets and namkeen snacks. You can taste them in some popular restaurants on this one-day sightseeing tour of Jodhpur. You will see most of its prominent tourist spots on this tour.
Duration: 8-10 hours
Mode of travel: Cab (Private, not shared with others)
Pickup & Drop: Hotel in Jodhpur/ Home
Departs: 9.30 am
Ends: 7.30 pm
Places covered
Mehrangarh Fort
Jaswant Thada
Umaid Bhawan Palace
Sardar Government Museum
Mandore Gardens
Old City Clock Tower
Discover Rich Heritage with our All Rajasthan Tour Packages
Rajasthan is a state where there is culture, royalty, wilderness, and adventure. It has preserved its forts, havelis, and palaces admirably. All Rajasthan Tour Packages by Here4Trip include a trip to these heritage places. The heritage stepwells of Rajasthan, the havelis, and medieval forts are the living examples of this culture. The museums also have preserved this heritage of Rajasthan. Jaipur has the oldest museum in all of Rajasthan. The folk culture can be seen in tribal shows and performances. Jaisalmer is one place where you can stay in luxury desert tents and enjoy the tribal dance.
But beyond the heritage, Rajasthan also has adventure in its land. National parks in Rajasthan are places where you can view rare creatures. The Ranthambore Tiger Safari immediately comes to mind when speaking of national parks. But bird watching is another thing you can do in Rajasthan. Places include Bharatpur, Khichan, Sariska, and others. There is adventure in the form of activities like trekking, ziplining, paragliding, and hot air balloon rides. In Udaipur, you can visit many lakes and go boating. There are places like Kota and Bundi, which are historic and touristy. There is so much to do in Rajasthan. Couples, families, solo travellers, hikers, trekkers, and adventure lovers can plan a trip to Rajasthan and have a thrilling time here.
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Visiting India is like walking on heritage land. This heritage is seen in its monuments and cities. You can make so many tour plans for India Holiday Packages with Here4Trip. For example, plan a romantic honeymoon to Gangtok, or a pilgrimage to the Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra. We also cover the hill stations in Tamil Nadu and northeast India. You can plan a trip to Rajasthan, where you can visit Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, and other cities. We also have thrilling adventure activities like scuba diving in Goa, kayaking in Kerala, and trekking in Himachal Pradesh. International tourists want to seek a spiritual experience in Haridwar and Rishikesh during Kumbh Mela. So it is time you plan a trip to India and enjoy a thrilling time.
Best Month to Visit Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is not an all-weather destination. You cannot visit Jaisalmer during the summer months. The period from March to August is the off-season in Jaisalmer. Not many tourists visit Jaisalmer during this season. The daytime temperatures reach scorching levels. The heat of the sun is felt during the daytime. Rains fell during July, and although there was not a huge downpour, it was enough to make the place wet. So the best month to visit Jaisalmer is from October onwards until the first week of March. The days are cool and the sun is bright and not too hot. Nighttime temperatures can be a bit cold. It is always this time that is perfect for sightseeing in Jaisalmer.
Seek Sightseeing and Adventure with our Jodhpur Holiday Package
Next time you are planning your trip to Jodhpur, you must reserve at least 2 days for it. This is because there are so many places to visit in Jodhpur. You can look at our Jodhpur Holiday Package, which we have planned for you. We have included a thrilling tour of Jodhpur with sightseeing, hotel stay, cab transfer, airport pickup, and meals. The best places in Jodhpur are its fort, palace, bazaars, and memorials. But if you want some adventure, you can visit Osian, which is near Jodhpur. Here you can go on a camel ride, visit the ancient temple, and stay in desert camps. Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park is also a place of natural beauty. Of course, you will visit prominent sites in Jodhpur also during this tour.
Undoubtedly, the number one tourist attraction in Jodhpur is the towering and massive Mehrangarh Fort. The fort is situated on a hill and its height enables it to be seen from any part of Jodhpur. The fort was built in 1459 and is one of the largest forts not only in Rajasthan, but the entire India. It has massive walls, strong defenses, and powerful bastions and ramparts. There are huge palaces, temples, courtyards, and arched gates inside the Mehrangarh Fort. You will still see the cannonball marks on the outer walls. The museum inside has royal exhibits of palanquins, elephant howdahs, miniature paintings, royal costumes, weapons, cradles, vintage furniture, turbans, and other relics. The various palaces which you can visit inside are Phool Mahal, Moti Mahal, and Sheesha Mahal.
Recommended duration of visit: 120 minutes
Jaswant Thada
Another famous Jodhpur sightseeing attraction is Jaswant Thada. This is a memorial made entirely of white marble stone. Jaswant Thada is very close to Mehrangarh Fort. This monument is also called the Taj Mahal of Jodhpur. There is an incredible architecture that you will notice first in Jaswant Thada. The tall pillars, gazebos, spires, and chhatris are sculpted with exceptional architectural finesse. Maharaja Sardar Singh built Jaswant Thada in 1899 for his father Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. There is a small lake and a lush green garden beside the cenotaph.
Recommended duration of visit: 60 minutes
Umaid Bhawan Palace
Perhaps there is no better example of the royal heritage of Jodhpur than the massive palace called Umaid Bhawan Palace. This palace is world-famous across the world as the largest private residence. Umaid Bhawan Palace is a marvel of the highest architectural skills. Its magnificent structure can be viewed even from Mehrangarh Fort. The royal family of Jodhpur still resides in one of the portions of Umaid Bhawan Palace. One part is a museum where you can view priceless objects such as costumes, weapons, vintage cars, stuffed leopards, photographs, and other relics. Umaid Bhawan Palace was built to employ the hundreds of poor people of Jodhpur who were rendered unemployed due to famine. There are more than 300 rooms and royal suites, courtyards, banquet halls, landscaped gardens and lawns, and dining rooms, in this palace.
Recommended duration of visit: 90 minutes
Mandore Garden
You will see the ancient capital of Mandore on this full-day sightseeing tour of Jodhpur. Mandore Gardens is a complex of many memorials and temples. These memorials have the most incredible architecture and feature traditional chhatri designs and tall spires on top of them. Ravan Temple, the chhatri of Maharaja Ajit Singh, and Hall of Heroes, are three of the most significant structures that you must see in Mandore Gardens. The folk gods and heroes are the main deities of the temples over here. Huge lawns, and terraced gardens, surround these temples and memorials making them appear even more scenic.
Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes
Old City Clock Tower
The Clock Tower in the old city of Jodhpur is about 100 years old and was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh. It is one of the gates to the old city of Jodhpur. The market around the Clock Tower is a buzzing market where you can shop for bangles, jewelry, pickles, shoes, handicraft items, and many other things. You can climb on top of the Clock Tower and view the surrounding area of Jodhpur. There are many food stalls, and restaurants, offering delicious food around Clock Tower.
Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes
Sardar Government Museum
This Sardar Government Museum is a museum that you can visit on your full-day Jodhpur sightseeing tour by car. The museum offers a window into the royal past of Jodhpur. Maharaja Umed Singh built this museum in memory of his father Maharaja Sardar Singh. You can visit various exhibits that range from sculptures, armory, miniature paintings, terracotta objects, coins, inscriptions, and metallic objects. You can also visit the zoo and library.
Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes
Inclusions
Comfortable Vehicle (Innova/ Xylo/ Tavera/ Scorpio/ Similar) for sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary.
Airport pick up & drop as per your flight timings
Accommodation at all locations on double (for couples & special requests) and triple sharing basis in standard hotels/camps
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner: Starting with Dinner on Day 1 & ending with Breakfast on Last Day as per itinerary
Fuel for the whole trip as per the itinerary
Assured Inner line permits and Ladakh Union fee
Experienced driver for the entire journey
Oxygen cylinder and Basic First-Aid during the tour
Driver expenses/ toll tax/ Fuel/ Parking charges
Exclusions
Expenses of personal nature
Mentioned cost is not valid between 6 pm and 8 am
Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Package price does not include Gala dinner charges applicable on Christmas and New Year's Eve
Confirmation Policy
Upon booking, the traveller will receive a confirmation voucher via email, within 24 hours.
In the special cases of slots not being available, feasible alternatives will be provided to the customer, in regards to the customer’s preference. In such cases, a new voucher would be sent via email, consisting of the new travel details.
Cancellation Policy
Any cancellation made before 20 days prior to the date of departure, would levy a 30% of total tour cost as cancellation charges.
Due to any restrictions such as sudden government policies or regulations, health hazards, medical emergencies, or unprecedented weather conditions, activities and tours may be nonoperational and be cancelled. In cases such as these, operators will attempt to cater to the traveller an alternate, which is feasible in nature. However, any refund would not be catered.
Refund Policy
Any refund applicable will be processed within 14 business days.