Jodhpur is the heritage city of india and has lot of great palaces and hotels. The largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur, Jodhpur (about 305 km from Jaipur) stands at the edge of the Thar Desert. This kingdom of the Rathore kings was once known as Marwar, the ' Land of Death'. Named after Rao Jodha (1459), Jodhpur's houses and temples, palaces and havelis still retain and preserve the age-old traditions. Jodhpur is protected from the desert by a massive 10 km long wall. The massive fort atop a rocky hill dominates the city. A picturesque road winds up through various gates and walls.

ACCESS

The city is well connected with Delhi, Udaipur, Mumbai, etc by air and has direct rail links with all major neighbouring places. State Transport buses ply from all major cities to Jodhpur from Jaipur (338 km), Ajmer (280 km), Bikaner (248 km).

PLACES OF INTEREST

Meherangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Clock Tower and Markets, Umaid Gardens and Museum, Umaid Bhawan Palace.

EXCURSIONS

Osian (65 km), ancient temple complex, Kailana Lake (11 km) -- artificial lake with boating facilities. Sardar Samand Palace and Lake (7 km), and Mandore (9 km), famous for cenotaphs of Jodhpur kings and its extensive gardens with rock terraces.