Founded
in 1459 AD., by the Suryavanshi Rao Jodha, Jodhpur, the heart of Rajasthan
and the majestic jewel of her eternal crown, illuminate the Thar, enriching
the desert with entrepreneurship, scholarship and art. Also known as the
Blue City, Jodhpur nestled amidst the Great Indian Desert of Thar, is the
stronghold of the Rathore clan. Jodhpur, once the capital of the former
princely state of Marwar is the second largest city of Rajasthan, after
Jaipur. The town was once known as Marwar, meaning, 'Land of Death',
probably, referring to the harsh desert climate. Jodhpur is an island of
marble palaces, separated from the desert by a massive wall, with eight
gates facing different directions.
A flourishing trading centre in the 16th century, Jodhpur is still one of
the leading centres of wool, cattle, camels and salt. Jodhpur displays some
very fine mementoes of its glorious past - palaces, temples and other
elegant monuments of architectural and historical value.
Attractions :
Mehrangarh, Jaswant Thada, Cheetar Palace (Umaid Bhawan Palace), Girdikot
and Sardar Market, Government Umaid Museum, Mandore, Kailana Lake,
Mahamandir Temple.
How to Reach Jodhpur :
» Air - Indian Airlines / Alliance Air and Jet
Airways connected Jodhpur with regular flights. The airport is 5 km from
downtown.
» Rail - Jodhpur is on the Western Railway's
broad-gauge network and is linked to various centers in the region by
express and passenger trains. By Road : Well connected to all the major
cities of India.
In
the heart of the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan lies the beautiful small
town of Mandawa, known throughout the state for its forts and havelis. The
structures of this place reminds one of the cultural and social hotspot this
place used to be in the bygone era. Mandawa is situated in the north Indian
state of Rajasthan around 190 km off Jaipur, the capital of the state and is
known throughout the state for its forts and havelis.
Attractions :
Mandawa Fort, Havelis, Castle Mandawa, Camel Safari in the Thar
How to Reach Mandawa :
» Air - The nearest charter airport is Jhunjhunu,
the largest city in the region and the district headquarters. Jaipur is the
nearest airport for regular flights. Many domestic airlines operate out of
Jaipur and connect it with other cities in the country.
» Rail - Jhunjhunu is the nearest convenient
railhead and one can take trains for Sikar, Jaipur, and Delhi from
Jhunjhunu.
» Road - Road networks crisscross the entire region
of Shekhawati, and Mandawa is well connected with other places in the region
by private as well as government buses. It is a good idea for groups of four
or five persons to hire taxis to move around the place.
A
pleasant retreat set amidst the rich forested hills, Mt. Abu is a green
oasis in the barren desertscape of Rajasthan. This only hill station of the
Rajasthan is situated at the southern tip of the Aravali range, offering the
tourists a delightful break from other sizzling destinations of Rajasthan.
The hill retreat owes its cool climate to its rich flora wrapping the entire
hillside that includes coniferous trees and flowering shrubs. The road
leading to Mount Abu is a curved one characterised by dry arid region
peppered with huge rocks in weird shapes and high velocity winds.
Attractions :
Gaumukh Temple, Delwara Jain Temple, Adhar Devi Temple, Nakki Lake, Museum
and Art Gallery, Viewpionts, Shri Raghunathji Temple, Gardens and Parks,
Trevor’s Tank, Achalgarh, Guru Shikhar.
How to Reach Mount Abu :
» Air - Udaipur is the nearest airport. Daily flight
form Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur are available to Udaipur.
» Rail - Abu Road is the nearest railway station and
is about 22 kms from Mount Abu.
» Road - It is also connected by road to Delhi,
Udaipur, Ajmer, Bundi and Udaipur.
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