Located strategically on the overland trade route, Jodhpur houses the most recent and one of the largest residential palaces in India, the Umaid Bhawan Palace. The Mehrangarh fort that towers over the city is perhaps the most majestic of Rajasthan's forts. At the outskirts of Jodhpur is Rohetgarh, the 17th century palace fort, now a hotel, surrounded by villages of craftsmen and Bishnois.

Being the homeplace of many talented and skilled craftsmen, the bazaars of Jodhpur are filled with articles of everyone's taste. Be it antiques, textile, jewelry, furniture or footware, its all there. Jodhpur footware is famous throughout India and are known as morjarais . They come in different colours and designs and are normally handcrafted.

And if you are interested in horse riding, Jodhpur is the place to visit. Not only does the region offer excellent horse safaris but Jodhpur still, probably, has the last of the tailors of the classic Jodhpur breeches.

Maharaja Umaid Singhji who built this palace was fascinated with western lifestyles. The grand palace is one of the biggest private residence in the world.

A graceful marble cenotaph in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. The structure is an an architectural land mark in Jodhpur, built out of intricately carved sheets of marble.

Mandore was the former capital of Maharajas of Marwar and is located about 5 miles north of Jodhpur, but was later abandoned for the security of Mehrangarh fort. Here you will find the cenotaphs of Jodhpur's former rulers. Unlike the usual chhatri-shaped cenotaphs typical of Rajasthan, they were built along the lines of a Hindu temple, four stories high, with fine columns and an elegant spire, all in red sandstone.

An artificial lake with a summer palace on the embankment.

It is the nearest point form Jodhpur to exotic wild life & nature. During the session thousands of birds can be seen here, like domicile Cranes etc. This pond is water-drinking point for the antelopes and black bucks of near by area. Loacted 25 kms from Jodhpur, it is accessible by road.

The ancient town of Thar Desert, located 65 kms from Jodhpur was a great trading center between 8th to 12th centuries. Today it is desert oasis with 16 Brahamanical and Jain temples, beautifully sculpted and designed, most of which have stood ravages of time. The place is highlighted by its camel ride at the time of the sunset.

The city has distinct Muslim influences and a Five Domed Mosque built by Emperor Akbar dominates the landscape. The city is best visited during the Ramdeoji Ka mela and Tejaji ka mela in February and August respectively.

A shimmering lake and palace with interesting villages and lively people to be seen and photographed en route. Loacted 55kms from Jodhpur.

The Jodhpur Airport is 5 km from the city center. Regular flight services connect the city with other major cities. There are regular flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur and Jaipur.

Jodhpur is well connected by railway line. Trains to Delhi, and Mumbai are available.

Jodhpur is well connected by motorable roads to Agra, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Jaipur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur.