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| About Suncity: |
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| Area of Jodhpur City : |
Jodhpur The ‘Sun City’,75.50 sq. km |
| Population of Jodhpur City : |
1.50 mn Altitude: 230 Meters |
| STD Code : |
0291 |
| State : |
Rajasthan |
| Best Season : |
November and March |
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How to Reach Jodhpur City :
The City of Jodhpur, Rajasthan is easily accessible by all means of transportation options.
Air :
The Jodhpur airport is 5kms away from the city centre and is connected by direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur and Jaipur. As the airport is located in the cantonment area, it is managed by the Indian Air Force.
Rail :
With the railway station situated at a mere distance of 4kms form the city centre and direct train links to places like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata and all the major places in Rajasthan, travel by train is a smooth experience in Jodhpur.
Road :
Highways have been developed between Delhi, Udaipur and Jaipur that facilitate the easy movement of cars and buses from Jodhpur to major destinations in and around Rajasthan.
Place to See :
Mehrangarh Fort: Situated on a steep hill, Mehrangarh fort is one of the largest forts in India. The beauty and the grandeur of numerous palaces in the fort narrates a saga of hard sandstones yielding to the chisels of skilled Jodhpuri sculptures. Mehrangarh Fort, spreading over 5 km on a perpendicular hill and looking down 125 meters, presents a majestic view on city horizon. It was built on advice of a saint in 1459 to establish an impregnable head-quarter. This Fort is one of the best in India with its exquisitely latticed windows, carved panels, elaborately adorned windows and walls of Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal. A collection of musical instruments, palanquins, royal costumes, furniture and the cannons on the fort's ramparts are well preserved.
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Jaswant Thada: Close to the fort complex, lies Jaswant Thada. This 19th century royal cenotaph built in white marble in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II and three other cenotaphs, stand nearby. The cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh holds the rare portraits of the rulers and Maharajas of Jodhpur. A visit inside the cenotaphs, with some villagers of the region, would bring forward the reverence they still hold for their brave kings |
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Umaid Bhawan Palace: The romantic looking Umaid Bhawan Palace was actually built with the purpose of giving employment to the people of Jodhpur during a long drawn famine. The royal family of Jodhpur still lives in a part of the palace.Another part of the palace houses a well-maintained museum, displaying an amazing array of items belonging to the Maharaja and the royal family - weapons, antiques & fascinating clocks, crockery and trophies |
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Umed Garden: Umed garden covers an area of 82 acres. developed by Maharaja Umed Singh, it has green lawns, towering Ashoka trees, roses and seasonal flowers, museum, fountains, library and a zoo.In 1978 'Walk-in Aviary' was constructed there one could see different types of birds, local, African and Australian parrots, ducks, rabbits etc; in their natural environment. There are large cages for bears, foxes, deers, lions leopard etc. It is place frequented by children and adults with equal interest. |
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