Private Full-Day Tour of the Blue City Jodhpur
Jodhpur, India
Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 8 hours
Jodhpur, also known as the "Blue City," and is an architectural masterpiece with magnificent spectacles such as the Mehrangarh Fort, one of the most magnificent forts in India. On this tour, you'll get to see the old city clock tower along with the Sadar market, have a lunch at a local restaurant and more.
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Jodhpur, also known as the "Blue City," and is an architectural masterpiece with magnificent spectacles such as the Mehrangarh Fort, one of the most magnificent forts in India. On this tour, you'll get to see the old city clock tower along with the Sadar market, have a lunch at a local restaurant and more.Starting the day from your hotel or the railway station, you will first start sightseeing at the Mehrangarh Fort, one of the largest forts in all of India. The beauty and grandeur of the numerous palaces in the fort narrate a saga of hard sandstones yielding to the chisels of skilled Jodhpuri sculptures. Close to the fort complex lies the Jaswant Thada, this 19th century royal cenotaph built of white marble was constructed in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. There are alos three other cenotaphs that stand nearby.
Lunch will be provided at a local restaurant around 1pm.
After lunch, you will have the opportunity to visit the Umaid Bhawan Palace. This romantic looking palace was actually built with the purpose of giving employment to people of Jodhpur during a long drawn famine. The royal family of Jodhpur still lives in a part of the palace. Another part of the palace houses a well-maintained museum displaying an amazing array of items belonging to the Maharaja and the royal family. Items such as weapons, antiques, fascinating clocks, crockery and trophies.
Early in the evening, leave to visit the clock tower and Sadar Market. The old city clock tower is a prominent land mark but the main attraction is the Sadar Market. The market has kept the old haat bazaar, open-air market, culture alive.
After your memorable day, you will be transferred back to your accommodation or the train station.
Lunch will be provided at a local restaurant around 1pm.
After lunch, you will have the opportunity to visit the Umaid Bhawan Palace. This romantic looking palace was actually built with the purpose of giving employment to people of Jodhpur during a long drawn famine. The royal family of Jodhpur still lives in a part of the palace. Another part of the palace houses a well-maintained museum displaying an amazing array of items belonging to the Maharaja and the royal family. Items such as weapons, antiques, fascinating clocks, crockery and trophies.
Early in the evening, leave to visit the clock tower and Sadar Market. The old city clock tower is a prominent land mark but the main attraction is the Sadar Market. The market has kept the old haat bazaar, open-air market, culture alive.
After your memorable day, you will be transferred back to your accommodation or the train station.
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