Top 6 Famous Places to Visit in Jodhpur

Jodhpur is a very royal small city. There are few places to visit in the city but each of them is very remarkable. You can complete the Jodhpur in three days’ trips. During the trip, you must not miss some of the places in Jodhpur.

List of the 6 Most Famous Places to Visit in Jodhpur:

1. Mehrangarh Fort

Mehrangarh, otherwise called Mehran Fort was made by Rao Jodha in 1459 in Jodhpur. It is probably the biggest fortress in the country. It is arranged at the highest point of 410 feet-raised slope and protected by enormous dividers. It has shown up in numerous Hollywood and Bollywood creations like The Lion King, The Dark Knight Rises, and the later – Thugs of Hindustan.

The entry of the fortress, on a slope, is magnificent and has seven entryways. These are called Victory Gate, Fateh Gate, Gopal Gate, Bhairon Gate, Dedh Kamagra Gate, Marti Gate lastly Loha Gate. Each of these was worked at various times and fills a quite certain need. The fort is an amazing spot for history lovers.

• Timings: 9 AM to 5 PM
• Time Required: 2-3 hours
• Entry Fee: International Guests: INR 600, Indians: INR 70

2. Jaswant Thada

Jaswant Thada is the royal monument of the city and also the group of tombs for the king of Jodhpur. Maharaja Sardar Singh built the monument in the year of 1899 to honor his late father King Jaswant Singh 2. The property is still under the royal family of Jodhpur. The whole place is made up of marble which gives the Taj Mahal vibes.

If you want to experience the beauty of the Taj Mahal in Rajasthan then this is the place for you. Local dancers and singers give beautiful performances here. There is a very beautiful well-maintained garden as well. Tourists can see some of the beautiful flowers and greenery here.

• Timings: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
• Time required: 1 to 2 hours
• Entry Fee: For Indian tourists, it is Rs.20, and for foreign tourists, it is Rs.30, Still camera and video camera charge Rs.25 and Rs.50 respectively.

3. Toorji Ka Jhalra

The place is the hidden paradise of Jodhpur. The place was built in the year 1740 and is also known as the stepwell of Jodhpur. It is a very deep well with beautiful steps to go inside it. The steps look very beautiful and have unique designs as well. It was built using the famous rose-red sandstone of Jodhpur.

If you even visit this place then you will see lots of local kid’s practicing their diving skills in the well. However, you may not do such silly things as the well is very deep. Also, there is a café which gives the perfect view of this place.

• Timings: There is no fixed time to visit the place
• Time required: you need about one to two hours to explore the place
• Entry Fee: No entry fees for tourists as well as the cameras.

4. Umaid Bhawan Palace

If you believe in luxurious trips then you cannot miss this palace. The hotel is the best hotel in the world and this was proved in a survey where people had to vote for the best hotel all over the world. The palace was the latest and most modern palace of Jodhpur. It is a huge property now divided into three main parts.

It is a museum for old things, a home for the royal family, and also a five-star hotel. It is present at the highest point of Jodhpur Chittar hill. There are a total of 347 rooms present in the places that have been divided into three parts. Most of the area is under the five-star hotel. You will find all types of facilities in the hotel.

• Timings: 9:00 am-5:00 for the museum only. You cannot enter the royal residence and hotel property without permission.
• Entry Fee: For Indians Rs.30, for foreigners Rs.100 and for children Rs.10

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5. Flying Fox

The Flying Fox Zipline Tour in Jodhpur is seemingly the most vital method for encountering the Mehrangarh Fort, a critical fascination of the blue city. The movement starts with a short stroll up the post, trailed by a security brief and practice meeting before the genuine zip-lining starts.

There is an aggregate of six zip lines over which the action is directed, every one of which covers an alternate region. The six zip lines are Chokelao Challenge, Ranisar Rollercoaster, Chhota Wallah, Jai Jodha, Rajputs’ Revenge, and The Magnificent Marwar, an elating encounter without anyone else. This is the most adventurous place of Jodhpur

• Timings: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Time Required: Nearly two hours
• Entry Fee: For adults and children Rs.1700 and Rs.1500 with online booking and for offline booking it is 1899 for both.

6. Khejarla Fort

Khejarlafort was built in the 17^th century. Now it has been turned into a royal hotel. If you want to take experience the life of kings and queens then must stay in this palace. This place serves both modern facilities as well as the taste of Indian heritage.

The hotel is very close to the desert and hence gives the perfect royal vibes. Apart from the services the architecture of the palace is worth watching. Tue architecture is still the same as it was in the 17^th century. There are lots of gardens around the palace. You are going to like the royal vibe of this place.

• Time Required: One to two hours if you want to explore the fort
• Average Price One Night: The average price starts from Rs.6500 onwards.

These are the six best places in Jodhpur to visit. Apart from these places don’t forget to experience the camel safari. Without this, the trip to Jodhpur is incomplete. Also if you are a student you may get a huge discount at each place. Carry your ID card on this trip and experience a huge discount from the Rajasthan government.