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Jodhpur: Guided Full-Day Tour

1. Jodhpur: Guided Full-Day Tour

Begin your Jodhpur adventure with pickup from your hotel at 9 AM. Kick things off with a visit to Mehrangarh Fort. Built around 1460 AD by Rao Jodha, the structure is celebrated as one of the most magnificent hill forts of Rajasthan. Next, make a stop at Jaswant Thada, a cluster of majestic cenotaphs built in white marble and dubbed the “Taj Mahal of Marwar”. Discover the beautifully intricate carvings of this stunning monument and explore its spectacular multilevel garden, pond, and exquisite gazebos.  Afterwards, visit Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park spread out over 72 hectares before pausing to treat yourself to an authentic Rajasthani lunch. In the afternoon, continue on to Umaid Bhavan Palace, one of the largest private residences in the globe, and discover the opulence of this cherished landmark as well as the museum housed here. Wrap things up in the evening with a tour of Mandore Gardens, brimming with charming cenotaphs and old temples. Get dropped off back at your hotel at around 6 PM.

Private Day Tour of Jodhpur with Lunch

2. Private Day Tour of Jodhpur with Lunch

Start your Jodhpur city tour at 9:00am in your hotel lobby where your driver will be to meet you. Board your air-conditioned car and start the day of sightseeing with a visit to the famous ‘Mehrangarh Fort’. Learn about its history from your tour guide and become well acquainted with one of the city's most iconic landmarks.  Next, visit the nearby site of ‘Jaswant Thada’, a marble cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, a former ruler of Jodhpur city. The marble used in the making of cenotaph illuminates once light falls upon it. Witness the tombs and marvel at the finely carved designs on its marble sheets. After visiting the two major attractions of Jodhpur, you will be taken for lunch at a local restaurant. Enjoy a delicious meal and socialise with your friends. Post lunch, continue on your trip by heading to Umaid Bhawan Palace and see classic antiquities belonging to a bygone ear. Travel on through to visit the Clock Tower followed by a walk through the famous local markets of Jodhpur city. You can browse the shops, buy keepsakes or a souvenir. At 5.00 pm in the evening you will be taken back to your accomodation in Jodhpur city. 

Jodhpur City Sightseeing Tour With Optional Guide

3. Jodhpur City Sightseeing Tour With Optional Guide

Head out in the early morning with your English-speaking driver on a full-day sightseeing tour of Jodhpur city. See Mehrangarh Fort, an important historical landmark and a popular Jodhpur attraction. Situated on a 150-meter-high hill, the fort was built in 1459 by Rao Jodha, the chief of the Rathore clan. You’ll find numerous beautiful palaces, galleries, ancient temples, and a museum inside the complex. Visit Jaswant Thada, a 19th-century royal cenotaph. The shrine was built in the memory of Maharaja Jaswant II in 1899. In addition to the monument, the site features spectacular gardens. Umaid Bhawan Palace is another major landmark in Jodhpur. The elegant palace was built during the 20th century in order to provide employment for 3,000 famine stricken residents of Jodhpur. It has recently been transformed into a 5-star heritage palace hotel.

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What people are saying about Jodhpur

Overall rating

4.9 / 5

based on 6 reviews

The guy who was driving us was very good and helpful

The guy who did the guid was very clear about explaining and in speaking understandable English. But I don't understand why you keep w selling guides who speak Italian and then send guide who speaks only English. You are not correct at all. In qst vacation with my friends we bought 3 tours with guide in Italian: always arrived guide who speaks only English. You are totally incorrect.

The trip was one of the best which we had. Breathtaking architecture and views. Great guide who explained to us everything about history of monuments and answered to all our questions. Car was clean, comfortable and AC was working fine. Driver was perfect! We felt really safe during the trip and enjoined it a lot!

An excellent tour with a friendly, helpful guide!

We really enjoyed our tour with our driver cum guide; he was very friendly, caring very good English; he knew the city well and the places to go; we would give the tour group and the guide a 10 out of 10!!!

Good diver with great attitude and manners - Congratulations

We got Ray as a driver. He was a very friendly, knowledgeable guide. He came on time, and was always attentive to our needs, and request. He went beyond his duty to assist, help and suggest. God job