General Information about jodhpur
EXCURSIONS:
Mandore: Towards the north of Jodhpur is the ancient capital of Marwar, Mandore. It is just 8 Kms from the city. Main attractions of the place are hall of Heroes where sixteen huge figures which have been carved out of a single rock, the shrine of 330 million Gods and the royal cenotaphs. But one can not miss the caves in crags and the sprawling gardens, which are now shelter place for monkeys and peacocks. Greenery of the place makes Mandore, in true sense, an oasis.
Ossian: 65 Kms from Jodhpur, lies ruins of an ancient city called Ossian. This city is famous for Brahmanical and Jain temples, which belong to 8th and 11th century. Surya or Sun temple and the Sachiya temples are famous for their beauty. The shikhar of Sachiya temple is clustered by two rows of turrets, an ambulatory and a large assembly hall with an elaborate ceiling.
Guda Bishnoi: The villages are inhabit ated by the Bishnoi tribe who are staunch believers in the sanctity of plant and animal life. Villages are marked by Khejri trees and deers which thrive there. 25 Kms from Jodhpur.
Balsamand Lake & Palace : This picturesque artificial lake is 7 Kms from the main city. Summer palaces along the embankment and a bird sanctuary has made it a picnic spot.
Sardar Samand Lake and Palace : Rajasthani village life and vibrant cultural colours come alive as you drive along the 55 Kms stretch. The monotony of the drive is broken by Chinkaras and black bucks who frisk pass the road.
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES
Regional Tourist Office [Jodhpur Division] - Tourist Research Centre, Hotel Ghoomar, High Court Road, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. [RTDC] - Tourist Centre, Hotel Swagatam, Office Annexe Near Railway Station, Jaipur - 302 006 (Rajasthan) India.
Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan [DOTGOR] - Paryatan Bhawan, Govt. Hostel Campus, M.I. Road Jaipur 302 001 (Rajasthan) India.
Tourist Reception Centre - Rajasthan Tourism Bikaner House, Near India Gate New Delhi - 110 001 India.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
The Marwar festival - Held in October, this festival brings alive the legend, folklore and romantic lifestyle of Rajasthan's rulers.
MAIN LANGUAGES:
Rajasthani, Hindi & English
A WORD OF CAUTION:
Beware of touts and make sure that you are not lost among the innumerable palaces in the forts and the colourful tradition.
NEAR BY CITIE(S):
Ajmer- 205 kms Bikaner- 256 Kms Jaisalmer- 285 Kms Udaipur- 318 Kms
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