jodhpur same day tour by sketch india journeys

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Trip Length One Day ( Timings : 09:00 am to 05:00pm Approx ) Inclusions Comfortable air-conditioned Car, driver with cell phone, fuel, parking charges,trained guide, bottled water and all taxes. Jodhpur, the second largest city in Rajasthan is found by and named after Rao Jodha. It is popularly known as the Sun City due to its sunny and bright skies round the year. The city has innumerable places to visit, but it is more popular for its rich culture, heritage and history. You will be able to see the real colors of Rajasthan in this city, and the real colors of Desert. Due to being a city located in center of Thar Desert, summers are extremely hot in Jodhpur. But winters and monsoon make it an ideal destination to visit, especially for history and culture lovers. Jodhpur is also known as Blue City due to the fact that most of its buildings are painted in blue. The reason being the upper cast people in the city started painting their homes in blue to show that they are superior. Later, other people also painted their homes in blue to destroy the difference. Today, most of the buildings in the city show beautiful blue color, giving this city a title of Blue City. If you are someone who want to get informed about Rajasthan s rich culture and festivals, Jodhpur is the ideal place for you. Sketch India Journeys offer you a tour to Jodhpur in which you will explore the notable destinations of the city. Some of these destinations are as listed below: Mehrangarh Fort: The massive Mehrangarh Fort, overlooking the Jodhpur city, is one of the oldest and largest forts in India. It looks massive from outside and stunning from inside. A well-preserved heritage site, Mehrangarh Fort has innumerable attractions located inside it. The biggest attraction of Mehrangarh Fort is the museum inside it which showcases traditional Rajasthani artifacts. Jaswant Thada: The beautiful cenotaph was created in 1899 in honor of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Created in white marble, the monument features beautiful and intricate carvings on its walls. You will also find life size portraits of Rathore Rulers inside the cenotaph. It s a place where you may relax while enjoying a beautiful view of Mehrangarh Fort and Jodhpur city. Umaid Bhawan Palace: One of the biggest attractions of Jodhpur, Umaid Bhawan Palace is a beautiful palace constructed in 1944. A small part of this palace serves as the residence of the royal family, while the other portion has been converted into a heritage hotel. Getting a glimpse of this palace is not affordable for everyone as a single night stay in the hotel costs $600. There is a museum inside the palace which houses belongings of the erstwhile rulers. Mandore Garden: Mandore is a small village near Jodhpur. It is the birthplace of Mandodari, the chief wife of Demon Ravana from Ramayana. The village got its name from Mandodari. It is famous for the beautiful Mandore Gardens which also have some beautiful monuments located inside it. An old fort, some temples, cenotaphs and a museum is also located inside the garden. Jodhpur is also famous for its sweets and Jodhpuri Jutis (leather footwear). Explore the city with Sketch India Journeys and get a step closer to the rich history, culture and traditions of Rajasthan.