{"id":11776,"date":"2022-11-11T04:51:55","date_gmt":"2022-11-11T04:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rajasthantourplanner.com\/blog\/?p=11776"},"modified":"2022-11-11T04:52:01","modified_gmt":"2022-11-11T04:52:01","slug":"top-5-places-to-visit-in-jodhpur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rajasthantourplanner.com\/blog\/top-5-places-to-visit-in-jodhpur\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Places to Visit in Jodhpur"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Top 5 Places to Visit in Jodhpur<\/a><\/strong>, the city of Sun God, is popularly called as \u2018Suncity<\/strong>\u2019 since the ancient times. Jodhpur is the land of folk art and tradition. Rich in culture, cuisine and history, Jodhpur <\/a><\/strong>is one of the most favourite Indian Cities for tourists all across the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jodhpur <\/strong>is also called as the city of Sun God, hailed as \u2018Sun City\u2019.<\/strong> All the houses inside the city area are mostly white-washed in Blue colour, which is why Jodhpur is also called \u2018Blue City\u2019.<\/strong> The local consider this a thing of their pride and culture and retain the blue whitewashing of their houses, which is renewed every few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jodhpur is one of those cities of Marwar that retains its culture heritage and traditional symbols in form of dressing, food and lifestyle. Various locations in Jodhpur like Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Palace, Jaswant Thada<\/strong>, Ghantaghar and Mandore <\/strong>portray great cultural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Folk Music and Dance<\/strong> in an open stage under the night starry sky inside a grand Fort\u2026 Who doesn\u2019t like such landscaping visual? Are you planning to spend an evening in Jodhpur? Here we have listed all the unmissable tourism <\/strong>spots in Jodhpur Tour Packages<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Jaswant
Top 5 Places to Visit in Jodhpur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mehrangarh Fort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Amongst the best Jodhpur <\/strong>tourist places to visit, it was built around 1460 A.D. by Rao Jodha, Mehrangarh Fort<\/strong> is listed among the most magnificent hill forts of Rajasthan. No wonder, it is one of the best places to visit in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Standing almost 100 feet above the city skyline, the fort is built so flawlessly that you won\u2019t be able to make out where the hill ends and the walls begin making it one of the best places to see in Jodhpur<\/strong>. Unbeatable and impressive, this grandeur in red sandstone is wrapped in an eccentric beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Needless to say, when travellers look forward to the most remarkable tourist attractions in Jodhpur<\/a>,<\/strong> this fort is the foremost choice. Its huge, thick walls surprise you with grand palaces inside that are ornamented with intricate carvings. The colossal structure also boasts of a museum that displays fascinating and precious artworks of great historical value. One of the most beautiful things to see in Jodhpur, Mehrangarh Fort <\/strong>invites you to an experience of a lifetime with its several cultural festivals such as the annual Rajasthan International Folk Festival in October and the World Sufi Spirit Festival in February. So, while making your list of Jodhpur tourist attractions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Timings<\/strong>: 9 AM – 5 PM
Entry Fee: <\/strong>INR 100 for Indians,INR 600 for foreigners<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Jaswant
Top 5 Places to Visit in Jodhpur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Jaswant Thada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Considered to be one of the most decorated architectural milestones of the city of Jodhpur, Jaswant Thada <\/strong>is situated near to the Meherangarh Fort<\/strong>. This cenotaph was built in the year 1899 AD with white marbles. The great architecture and the intricate design of this place are embedded with the best outlook and the splendid artistry makes this place one of the best places to visit in Jodhpur.<\/strong> This cenotaph is surrounded with lush green garden which adds the beauty to this place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Timings<\/strong>: 9 AM – 5 PM
Entry Fee<\/strong>: INR 30 for Indians,INR 50 for foreigners<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Taj
Top 5 Places to Visit in Jodhpur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Umaid Bhawan Palace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the last constructed palaces of India, this Bhawan <\/strong>holds the beauty of the designs and architecture of this city. This palace was built by Raja Gaj Singh in 1943AD. Some part of this palace is dedicated to the heritage hotel and some part is an established museum of this palace presenting the regal history of the old times. Visiting this place is a must-do for the tourists coming to Jodhpur<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Timings<\/strong>: 9 AM – 5 PM (Sunday Closed)
Entry Fee:<\/strong> INR 30 for Indians, INR 100 for foreigners<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Toorji
Top 5 Places to Visit in Jodhpur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Toorji ka Jhalra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Mahenjodaro style famous Kund-stepwall of this place is the wellknown destination of Jodhpur<\/strong>. Originally built in 1740AD by Maharaja Abhay Singh for the ceremonial bath for the women on the eve of Gangaur festival<\/strong>, this step wall has its fair share of history of the old times. With the decorated intricacies in carvings of the elephants, lions, cow and pictures of several deities, this place is designed to attract tourists for the harmless recreational water games in the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Timings<\/strong>: Open 24 Hours
Entry Fee<\/strong>: Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Kaylana
Top 5 Places to Visit in Jodhpur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Kaylana Lake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Situated at 8 km distance from the Jodhpur city<\/strong>, this artificial lake was built in the year 1872 by Raja Pratap Singh. Primarily built to supply the drinking water, this lake has become one of the best halting places in the traveler’s road tripping between Jaisalemr to Jodhpur<\/strong>. The specialty of this place is the beautiful sunset in the horizon. During the winter, this lake becomes the habitat for the migratory birds coming from Siberia, China and central Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Timings<\/strong>: 8 AM – 6 PM
Entry Fee: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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