Jodhpur – A valiant sentinel in the desert, on the eastern fringe of the Thar desert was founded in 1459, by Rao Jodha, the chief of Rathore clan of Rajputs, who claimed descent from Rama, the epic hero of the Ramayana. A high stone wall nearly 10 kms. in length and eight gates once protected the city. Within, stands an imposing fort on a low range of sandstone hills, about 125m above the surrounding plains.
Mehrangarh fort: Magnificent Mehrangarh crowning a perpendicular precipice was built
by Rao Jodha in 1459, when he shifted his capital from Mandore. It houses a palace intricately adorned with long carved panels and latticed windows exquisitely wrought from red sandstone. The apartments within have their own magic –the Moti Mhal (Pearl Palace), Phool Mahal (Flower Palace), Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace), Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana with a rich collection of palanquins, howdas, royal cradles, miniature paintings of various schools, costumes, furniture and an impressive armoury. The display of cannons on the ramparts is among the rarest in India.
Reaching there:
By Air
The Jodhpur Airport is 4 or 5 km from the city center. Regular flight services connect the city with other major cities in and around Rajasthan. There are daily flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur and Jaipur.
By Train
Jodhpur is well connected by railway lines. Trains to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata are easily available.
By Road
The main highway between Jodhpur and Jaisalmer is via Agoli and Pokaran. The highway is well connected with Agra, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Delhi, Jaipur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur by bus.
Mehrangarh fort: Magnificent Mehrangarh crowning a perpendicular precipice was built
by Rao Jodha in 1459, when he shifted his capital from Mandore. It houses a palace intricately adorned with long carved panels and latticed windows exquisitely wrought from red sandstone. The apartments within have their own magic –the Moti Mhal (Pearl Palace), Phool Mahal (Flower Palace), Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace), Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana with a rich collection of palanquins, howdas, royal cradles, miniature paintings of various schools, costumes, furniture and an impressive armoury. The display of cannons on the ramparts is among the rarest in India.Reaching there:
By Air
The Jodhpur Airport is 4 or 5 km from the city center. Regular flight services connect the city with other major cities in and around Rajasthan. There are daily flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur and Jaipur.
By Train
Jodhpur is well connected by railway lines. Trains to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata are easily available.
By Road
The main highway between Jodhpur and Jaisalmer is via Agoli and Pokaran. The highway is well connected with Agra, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Delhi, Jaipur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur by bus.
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