Jodhpur marks its origin back to the year of 1459 AD. The history of this prosperous city revolves around the Rathore clan. Rao Jodha, the chief of Rathore Clan is credited with the origin of Jodhpur in India. The city is known to be built in place of the ancient capital, Mandore of the state of Manwar.
Surrounded by a huge fortress wall with bastions, the striking blue buildings in Jodhpur contrast sharply and beautifully with the neighbouring Thar Desert. Exploring the palaces, forts and temples will keep you busy and in awe of the city’s historic grandeur. Bazaars offer a range of beautiful textiles, embroidered leather goods, lacquerware, antiques, carpets, puppets and figurines. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination and a convenient base for travel in the region.
Jodhpur is beutiful city and famous for below tourist spots
- Mehrangarh Fort
- Khejarla Fort
- Umaid Bhawan Palace
- Moti Mahal
- Sheesh Mahal
- Phool Mahal
- Chamunda Mataji Temple
- Ranisar Padamsar
- Jodhpur Government Museum
- Jaswant Thada
- Ghanta Ghar
- Mahamandir Temple
- Mandaleshwar Mahadev
- Sardar Samand Lake And Palace
- Masuria Hills
- Shastri Circle
- Mandore
- Kailana Lake
- Machiya Safari Park
- Somnath Temple
- Balsamand Lake
- Guda Village
- Chokhelao Bagh And Interpretation Center
- Mehrangarh Fort And Museum
November to March is the best time to visit Jodhpur and other parts of Rajasthan as the temperature ranges from 8°C during the night to 32°C during the day.
Month High/Low (°C) Precipitation Rain
January 24°/9° 1 day
February 30°/12° 0 days
March 32°/17° 0 days
April 38°/23° 3 days
May 41°/26° 1 day
June 41°/29° 6 days
July 37°/27° 15 days
August 33°/25° 17 days
September 35°/26° 16 days
October 35°/22° 3 days
November 30°/19° 2 days
December 25°/11° 0 days
There are many hotels available including the 5 star hotels.
Public and Private yrasport is available easily
Handicrafts of Jodhpur
The description of Jodhpur culture becomes completed only by explaining about various handicraft works done by the people here. The city is famous for embroidered leather shoes, antiques, tie & die textiles, clay figurines, marble inlay work, carpets, puppets and classic jewelries made of silver, glass and other metals.
Food culture of Jodhpur
If you want to experience the typical food culture of Jodhpur, roam in and around Sojati Gate, which is one of the few places still untained by outside world. You have to taste the ‘Pyaz ki Kachori’ and ‘Chaudri ke Mirchi Vade’ not to make your visit a waste. While everybody put a full stop to food with a sweet item, Jodhpuri people starts their food by eating anything sweet. Sounds interesting?
Sometimes, this may be the secret of the sugary tone of the citizen of the city. You can’t escape from the sweet hospitality of Jodhpur. Jodhpur is famous for many special types of sweets like ‘Mave Ki Kachori’, Besan Ki Chaaki’, ‘ Maakhan Vade’ etc.
Festivals of Jodhpur
People of all age groups enjoy kite flying and take on bids to cut each other’s kite string. Marwar festival is colorful with various dances and songs that concentrate on the romantic lifestyle of Rajasthan’s rulers. Nagaur fair, which is one of the second largest festivals of India, lasts about eight days. Trading of camels, horses and bullocks are the specialty of this festival.
Dance and Music Culture of Jodhpur
Men and women of Jodhpur love dance and music. Jodhpur people sing devotional as well as festive songs like the songs of saint potes such as Meera, Kabir and Maloodas. The simple instruments like the Baara and Algoza accompany these songs to give beat or a drone to offset the poems.
