Jodhpur Sightseeing Tour
Jodhpur Sightseeing Tour is one of the well-known tourist destinations, Jodhpur's tradition and heritage attract both Indian and International Tourists founded by Rajput King Rao Jodha in the year 1459. Filled with numerous forts, temples and palaces make this royal city of Rajasthan the epitome of a tourist destination and exploring these places can be done by booking Jodhpur Tour Packages. Once served as the capital city of Mewar kingdom, Jodhpur has a rich cultural heritage that draws visitors travelling India. This is Rajasthan’s second largest city located at a distance of 562 km from Delhi and 335 km from Jaipur..
The city has good connectivity to other parts of the country by flights, train and road, offering access to the tourist to select various Delhi to Jodhpur sightseeing Packages for holidays starting from a 2-Day to 6-Day trip to explore the spectacular city. Tourists can also include Jaipur, Udaipur, and Jaisalmer in their itinerary together with Jodhpur sightseeing.
Major Attractions of the Jodhpur Sightseeing Tour
1. Mehrangarh Fort: Built in the year 1459 by Rao Jodha, the Mehrangarh fort is one of the most formidable and stunning forts in India that is renowned for its exquisite architecture.
2. Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum: It is a 347-roomed palace built between 1928-1943. It is one of the heritage hotels along with being the largest residence.
3. Mandore Garden: Located just 9 km from Jodhpur city, Mandore Garden is a heritage spot housing various statues and artifacts of bygone eras along with a temple dedicated to 33 crore Hindu gods.
4. Jaswant Thada: Jaswant Thada also known as the Taj Mahal of Mewar is a famous white marble mausoleum that was built by Maharaja Sadar Singh in 1899 to honour his father Maharaja Jaswant Singh II.
5. Ranisar Lake: A picture-perfect lake located 5 km from the main city near Mehrangarh Fort. Built for water preservation on orders by Queen Jasmine Had, wife to Maharaja Rao Jodha is a pure blessing to the deserted city.
Best time to Plan a Jodhpur Sightseeing tour
The weather in Jodhpur is typically dry and hot. The city throughout the year is sunny and bright and this is how the city got its name ‘The Sun city’. Tourists are not recommended to travel to Jodhpur in the summer months. The best time to visit Jodhpur and explore all its palaces, temples, forts and lakes along with the great Thar Desert is during the months between October to March. The Winter months are the busiest when people from all over the world come to visit Jodhpur for sightseeing and for experiencing some of the famous celebrations of the city like the Marwar Festival and Desert Kite Festival.
How to reach Jodhpur
Jodhpur is one of the most frequently visited tourist destinations in India. The city is well-connected to other parts of the country via road, flights and train. Jodhpur Civil Airport has flights from major cities like Mumbai and Delhi. The distance between Jodhpur Airport and the main city is just 3Km. Local taxis can be hired to travel within the city. Traveling from Delhi to Jodhpur by train is the most affordable and cheapest option. Train tickets can be booked online on different websites, tourists can also choose to include or exclude their train tickets while creating their Delhi to Jodhpur tour package. Tourists can efficiently cover the Jodhpur to Delhi journey by taking a train. Approximately 11hrs are required to reach the destination. From the station, tourists can either opt for Jodhpur Sightseeing by bus or Jodhpur Sightseeing by private taxis at their convenience.
Jodhpur’s roads are well-connected to every other major city nearby. Its proximity to Jaipur and Delhi encourages travelers to embark on a road trip. Distance between Jaipur and Jodhpur can be covered in less than 6 Hrs road trip that makes Delhi-Jaipur-Jodhpur an ideal option for a tour package. On a road trip from Delhi to Jodhpur, many tourist Places like Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Ajmer, Udaipur, and Bikaner can be covered on the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
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1.What’s the distance between Delhi to Jodhpur tour?
The aerial distance between New Delhi and Jodhpur is around 490 km while the road distance is 586 Km.
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2.How to reach Jodhpur from Delhi?
New Delhi to Jodhpur is about 586 km (approx.). Considering the time, price and comfortability, tourists can reach Jodhpur from Delhi either by train, bus or flight.
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3.How much does a Jodhpur Trip Cost?
A budget-friendly Delhi to Jodhpur tour package with the inclusion of accommodation, transportation and food for 4 days will cost around INR 10,000.
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4.What are the famous Jodhpur Sightseeing places?
The top 10 places to include in Jodhpur Sightseeing tour Package are:
- 1. Umaid Bhawan Palace
- 2. Mehrangarh Fort
- 3. Mandore Gardens
- 4. Masuria Hills Garden
- 5. Balsamand Lake
- 6. Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
- 7. Kailana Lake
- 8. Chamunda Mata Temple
- 9. Jaswant Thada
- 10. Clock Tower
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5.What other tourist Places cover during the Delhi to Jodhpur road trip?
In Normal traffic, the distance between New Delhi and Jodhpur can be covered over a drive time of 7 hrs (approx.).
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6.How many days are required for the Delhi to Jodhpur tour package?
A total of 3 days are ideally required for covering all the famous places included in the Delhi to Jodhpur tour package.
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7.What is the cost of one-day local Jodhpur Sightseeing by cab/taxi?
Package cost for one-day sightseeing in Jodhpur by cab/taxi starts from INR 2000. However, prices might deflect based on what car is chosen and service providers.