The city of Jodhpur, located in the middle of the Tar desert, is part of the state of Rajasthan. For the blue color of the houses it is often referred to as the "Blue City". Jodhpur was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, the chief of the Rathur clan. The kingdom of Rathur was once known as Marwar ("the land of death"). Jodhpur was built as the new capital of the kingdom of Marwar, and replaced the old capital, the city of Mandor, whose ruins can be seen today near the garden of the same name.
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How to get to Jodhpur
Jodhpur Airport runs flights from Delhi and Bombay with a transfer in Jaipur and Udaipur, respectively. Express trains depart daily from Jaisalmer (Jodhpur-Jaisalmer Express), Delhi (Mandore Express), Jaipur (Intercity Express).
By bus you can get from Jaisalmer (cost 60 rupees, travel time 5 h 30 min), Udaipur (60 rupees, 5 h 30 min), Jaipur (140-163 rupees depending on class, 7 h 30 min), Ajmer ( 99 rupees, 4 h 30 min), Bikaner (100 rupees, 5 h 30 min), Delhi (270-350 rupees depending on the class, 12-14 h), Ahmedabad (210-180 rupees, 10-12 h). Prices are shown in May 2011
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Climate
The climate in Jodhpur is dry and hot, typical of the desert. In summer, the thermometer's column ranges from 37 to 42 degrees, in the winter from 15 to 27. The best season to visit Jodhpur is the period from October to March.
Cloudy, rain, thunderstorms +22 ° С in the day +18 ° С at night ° С water |
Partly cloudy, light rain +19 ° С in the day +15 ° С at night ° С water |
Clearly +24 ° С in the afternoon +12 ° С at night ° С water |
| Jodhpur weather forecast for 10 days | ||
Transport
The airport is located just 5 km from the city. The fare from the airport to the city on the auto-rickshaw will be about 60 rupees, for a taxi - about 150 rupees.
A taxi stand is located near the main railway station. etc. of the station. Travel around the city by taxi will cost about 80 rupees, on the auto rickshaw - 30 rupees. Prices are shown in May 2011
Mini-buses are considered public transport. Also, you can travel around the city by car rickshaws and tongas - horse-drawn carriages intended for the carriage of passengers.
Kitchen
In Jodhpur, it is worth to try Rajasthan delicacies: Makhaniya Lassi - spicy yoghurt drink with cardamom and oil; Mawa Kachori, Panchkuta, Dal Bati Churma, Gatte ka saag, rice Kabuli, Mirchi Bada, as well as Gulab Jamun ki Sabji, whose recipe is known only in Jodhpur.
Shopping
The main trading area of Jodhpur is Nai Sadak with the majority of shops selling saris and shoes. Nai Sadak is smoothly pouring into the Sardar Market market with its clock tower in the center, which serves as a good guide.
In the city there are also big shops, such as National Handloom, which is a four-story building, towering over Nai Sadak. Another big store, Nitisha, located in Raikabad, sells ready-made clothes for men and women, silver, semiprecious stones, pillows, sheets and bedspreads, perfumes and souvenirs, as well as handicrafts.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Jodhpur
The fortress Mehrangarh, located on the rocks of Marvara, is connected with Jodhpur by a road 5 km in length. Its construction began in 1459 since the foundation of Jodhpur, and she herself was the center of the Old City. Mehrangarh is surrounded by a multi-kilometer wall, and on its territory there are palaces and temples. On the road leading to the fortress, there is Jasvan Thada with the tombs of the former princes of the city.
The palace Umaid Bhavan, built in 1929-1943. Umaid Singh, is considered the largest private residence in the world. Now most of the building is occupied by the hotel.
Just 9 km from Jodhpur is Mandor, where there are many architectural monuments. In the gardens of Mandore, there is a government museum, which houses various items and statues found in the area. There are two halls in the museum - the "Hall of Heroes", which contains 16 drawings cut from one breed, and the "Temple of 33 Gods" hall with images of various Hindu Gods.
8 km from Jodhpur there is an artificially created lake Kaylana, existing since 1872, and in 5 km there is another lake, Balsamand, created in 1159 as a reservoir for providing the city of Mandor with water, now the lake is a popular place for picnics .
Events
In Jodhpur, Gangaur is celebrated annually - the Spring Festival, the harvest and matrimonial fidelity, the Teej Festival, during which Hindu women fast, the Nag Panchmi Snake Festival, and the Marwar Festival in October. Photos of Jodhpur (11)