Jodhpur promises a melange of cultural and historical attractions

Jodhpur is one of the most frequently travelled city for the tourists as there are a plethora of places to visit in Jodhpur to take a glance at the historical and cultural heritage of the country’s glorious past. It is also the second largest city of the Thar Desert in the north-western part of Rajasthan. Jodhpur has also witnessed many great rulers and fighters over the years. In former India, Jodhpur is known to have been served as a capital to the Kingdom of Marwar because of which it has gained such popularity over the years.

The climate of Jodhpur is hot and semi-arid throughout the year but it sometimes receives slight rain in the months of June to September. Handicrafts, tourism, agriculture and the recently developing industrial sectors in Jodhpur are all catering to the city’s economic growth. The city is also famous for its food and culture. The traditional Rajasthani cuisines as well as their folk dances and operas are something which all tourists look forward to while visiting Jodhpur. It has also developed some of the major education hubs of the country because of which the city has over the years witnessed a rise in population as well as educated inhabitants.

Jodhpur does not lack in providing its inhabitants with a well-established system of transportation. It has a well-developed network of roads with railway stations and an airport that makes it easier for people to travel and reach the place from other cities of the country. There are many places of attraction and many things to be done in Jodhpur which makes it a very pleasant spot for tourists and adventure lovers. Here are some of the many places which are a perfect example of the historical and cultural blend of Jodhpur:

• The Mehrangarh Fort which is one of the largest forts in the country.
• Jaswant Thada is a splendid marble cenotaph monument built by the Kings of Marwar.
• Umaid Bhawan Palace which is recognised as the best hotel in the world was once home to the royal family of Raja Gaj Singh.
• Flying Fox Jodhpur which provides zip lines across the Mehrangarh Fort to view the architecture and designs of the palace in an all new enthralling way.
• The Ghanta Ghar or the famous clock tower located in the core of the city is one of the major landmarks of the city.
• Toorji Ka Jhalra is an intricately designed stepwell which is nearly a 250 years old structure
• The Hanwant Mahal which was once a resting ground for the Maharajas after their hunting expedition is now a five star hotel next to the Umaid Bhavan Palace.
• The Khejrala Fort is also one ancient architectural monument which is now converted into a heritage hotel

The above mentioned places are just a few examples of the many historical and cultural preserves in Jodhpur. Beside these, there are also some resorts in Jodhpur which are no less than a luxurious five star hotel where you could spend your entire vacation at ease. To avail the services of such resorts in Jodhpur you have to be member of the Club Mahindra Resorts to get easy access to stay in the beautiful Pratap Niwas Resort by Club Mahindra in Jodhpur. The Pratap Niwas Resort is one of the most luxurious resorts in Jodhpur and the palace turned resort is also of the very famous places to visit in Jodhpur, therefore, get your membership registered with Club Mahindra right away to enjoy 7 days of a memorable vacation each year for a period of 25 years.