The popular Mandor Express leaves Delhi at 8:45 PM and arrived in Jodhpur at 8 AM the next morning (

Jodhpur is the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan , India . It is called the Gateway to Thar , as it is literally on the edge of the Thar desert. It is also called the Sun City as the sun shines (very bright and hot!) almost every day of the year.
Jodhpur is an historic city and the origin dates to the year 1459 AD when it was founded by Rao Jodha, paris bus tours the Rajput chieftan of the Rathores. The Rathore kingdom paris bus tours was also known as the Marwar and was the largest in Rajputana.
The city was built as the new capital of the state of Marwar to replace the ancient capital Mandore , the ruins of which can be seen near what is now the Mandore Gardens. The people of Jodhpur and surrounding areas are hence also commonly called as Marwaris.
Jodhpur is also known as the Blue City , an apt name as most houses in the old city are shades of blue. This is particularly noticeable on the north side of the town, known as Brahmpuri for the many Brahmins that live there.
Jodhpur ( IATA : JDH ) ( ICAO : VIJO ) is connected to Delhi , Mumbai , Jaipur , Udaipur ; the airport is about 5 km from the city centre. Take a taxi (Rs 200) or autorickshaw (Rs 100) from the airport to your hotel.
Indian [1] operates daily flights to Jodhpur from Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Udaipur; the airline office is located on Airport Road, ☎ +91 291 2510757, +91 291 2510758. Open everyday from 10AM-1PM and 2PM-4.30PM. Contacts for the airport counter are +91 291 2512617, +91 291 2511516.
Jodhpur is an important division of the North Western zone of the Indian Rail network . It is well connected by direct trains from all metros and major cities in India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad , Jaipur, paris bus tours Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bikaner, Ajmer, Alwar, Agra, Kanpur, Allahabad, Gaya, Kolkata , Indore, Lucknow, Varanasi, Patiala, Chandigarh, Kalka, Jammu, Chennai , Bangalore and Hyderabad .
The popular Mandor Express leaves Delhi at 8:45 PM and arrived in Jodhpur paris bus tours at 8 AM the next morning (Rs 1,000 in AC2).Jodhpur is connected to Mumbai by daily train Suryanagari express which departs from Jodhpur at 18:45 hours and from Bandra Terminus(Mumbai) at 13:30 hours and takes 17 hours.
The advance reservation office is on Station Road, between the railway station and Sojati Gate. The office is open from Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 8 pm and on Sunday until 1.45 pm IST. If you are a foreign tourist, you can also buy Indrail passes in USD and reserve tickets at the International Tourist Bureau [4] ; this counter is located at the advance reservation office. You can also book your tickets online at IRCTC [5] , the official booking site on the internet, paris bus tours from 0:30AM-11:30PM IST on all days.
Various tour operators and travel agencies offer chauferred car-taxi services; these are charged on a per km, per day basis. You can plan to take one to arrive into the city or take one for sightseeing in and around the city.
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Jodhpur can be reached paris bus tours by RSRTC [11] (Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation) buses and private luxury paris bus tours buses which operate from all major towns and cities in Rajasthan as well as the cities of Ahmedabad and Delhi.
Car Rental - There are many car rental companies paris bus tours available like Clear Car Rental. paris bus tours The narrow lanes of the inner walled city of Jodhpur can not reasonably be traversed by cars without creating paris bus tours major havoc and posing a severe risk of damage to the rental car for the unpracticed driver, but should best be explored on foot, by bicycle or motorcycle/scooter.
Mehrangarh Fort [12] dominates the city and is the largest fort in all Rajasthan. Founded paris bus tours in 1458 as the site of Rao Jodha's new capital hence the name, Jodhpur the city has grown around it, and in the 500 years that have passed the fort has never been taken by force. It's easy to see why: it occupies the entire top of a 150 m hill with commanding views all around, with some three kilometers of massive ramparts built around the edges. An english owned company 'Flying Fox' operate a zip tour out of the beautiful Chokelao Gardens within the fort (mention that you want to go there to skip he palace entrance fee).
The name "Fort" belies paris bus tours the size of the complex, which houses the Maharaja's palace, several temples paris bus tours and, tucked away in the back, an extensive garden still farmed to this day. Highlights within the palace include:
paris bus tours Moti Mahal (Pearl Hall). Pearl-colored inside and decorated with colored glass windows, this is where the Maharaja held his audiences, with the five alcoves on the far wall allowing his queens to listen in.
A number of people are employed here and there to add flavor by dressing in period costume and doing photogenic things like playing traditional instruments and smoke opium (yes, the real thing). Snap away, but they'll appreciate a tip if you do. The museum also includes galleries devoted to howdahs (elephant-mounted seats), paris bus tours palanquins, fine arts, weaponry, and the inevitable paris bus tours Turban Gallery .
An audio tour is included in the entry fee of Rs400 (for foreign tourists, Rs250 for foreign students, a deposit of Rs2000, passport, credit card or drivers license paris bus tours is required). Usage of video is Rs200, still camera is Rs100. (prices as of 2013-10-31). The audio guide is actually quite good, and gives you information paris bus tours you otherwise wouldn't get from signs within the fort. Some audio guide devices have poor batteries, paris bus tours which may run out within minutes. Just take it back to the ticket office and they'll give you another one.
Explore the fort: If you have the time, also venture deeper into the fort (outside the palace) which will give you a more complete idea of it's size. You will also see the Chokelao Gardens, which are located outside the inner wall and accessed paris bus tours through a gate to your right (follow the signs for the FlyingFox). Cool and relaxant.
Eagle spectacle: Daily from around 15:30 to 16:00, there is a person (young boy, sometimes a man) feeding paris bus tours the eagles leisurely cruising around the tower opposite the Chokelao Garden entrance by throwing pieces of meat from its top. Quite a spectacle, if you have never seen 200plus eagles in one place.
Outside walk: You can also walk outside the eastern side of the walls (to your left as you face the entrance gate) on a sometimes paris bus tours overgrown path. It will eventually bring you to a small temple on the southern end of the rock and will give you great views of the walls towering above and the city below. paris bus tours Especially nice for early morning photography. Police, though, warn of 'naughty boys' there and the area shows evidence of evening/night activity. Also, dogs roam the area. At the temple are two sets of stairs leading down to the old market area.
Jaswant Thada , 1 km downhill from Mehrangarh ( easily walked - ignore the tuk tuk drivers who try to convince you otherwise, or lie about walking not being allowed ). Royal cenotaphs paris bus tours built in marble, with a picturesque location next to a little lake. Entry Rs 30, plus Rs 25 for a camera. paris bus tours It is also free on the birthday of the Fort (about the 12th of May). The place is actually kept free of waste accumulating in corners and the lake.
Mandore , 7 km outside the city. The ancient capital of Marwar, before Jodhpur was built. paris bus tours It is open to the public free of charge. The lower part consists of small temples and garden areas including a river. Would be nice except for the usual waste. The upper part holds the ruins of the old fort. No charge, but closed from 7pm to 7am. Good views. The little museum does not hold much of interest.
Umaid Bhawan Palace . Clearly visible to the south of the city and completed only in 1944, this is the last great palace built in India. The Maharaja of Jodhpur lives here to this day, but half the building has been converted to a 5-star hotel (see Sleep) and there is also a small museum on grounds (Rs. 50, open 9 AM to 5 PM). You'll have to take a rickshaw to get here, and it's best to ask them to wait: figure on Rs. 100 for a round-trip with an hour's paris bus tours waiting time.
Khejarla Fort [13] , located 85 km. from the main city. Situated in a rural setting, the 400 year old, Fort Khejarla offers guests an enlivening experience. The stunning red sandstone monument is an example of the Rajput architecture. The Fort offers picturesque settings, latticework friezes, and intricate Jharoka. To reach Khejarla from Jodhpur, head on Jodhpur Jaipur paris bus tours highway paris bus tours for 73 km. You'll cross Bhavi village and a railway crossing. After railway crossing go 3.5 kms and take a left turn. Then go straight for 12 km and you'll find Khejarla fort.
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