Jodhpur Day Tour

Tour Description:
1) MEHRANGARH FORT : Mehrangarh Fort Outer View Perched on a 150 m high hill its sprawl is the most formidable and magnificent fort in Rajasthan. Rao Jodha founded it in 1459 but subsequent rulers of Jodhpur have also added to it over the centuries. A meandering road leads to the from the city 5 kms below. Battle scars of canon ball hit by attacking armies of Jaipur can still be seen on the second gate. To the left is chhatri of Kirat Singh Soda, a soldier who fell on the spot while defending the fort against the armies of Amber. There are seven gates, which include Jayapol meaning victory built by Maharaja Man Singh to commemorate his victories over Jaipur and Bikaner armies. Fatehpol View Fatehpol also meaning victory gate was built by Maharaja Ajit Singh to mark the defeat of Mughals. The palm imprints still attract devotional attention and are covered by vermilion paste and paper-thin silver foil.

1) JASWANT THADA : On the way down from the fort, on left is Jaswant Jaswant Thada Outer View Thada, the graceful marble cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. His son Maharaja Sardar Singh built this monument known as the Taj Mahal of Marwar in the memory of Maharaj Jaswant Singh II of Jodhpur. The main memorial has been built like a temple with intricately carved marble stone. A visit to this structure is through the rocky hills giving it a secluded and a mystic aura.

Entrance fees:
Indian Rs.10
Foreigner Rs.20
Camera Fees: Rs.25
Movie Camera : Rs.50
Timings: 9 AM to 5 PMLocation : Jodhpur
Duration : 1 - 4 hours

Itinerary :
Morning Tour
Pick up at 09:00 AM in morning from Hotel
Return back by around 1:00PM & drop to Hotel

Afternoon Tour
Pick up at 02:00 AM in morning from Hotel
Return back by around 6:00PM & drop to Hotel

Number of Pax :
Minimum 1 person
Group sizes vary from 2-6 persons

Guide Service :
Optional on Request
English Speaking or language of your choice subject to availability