Jodhpur stands at the edge of the Thar desert and was citadel of the ancient Marwar kingdom. This bustling desert city is the second largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur and has landscape dominated by the massive Meherangarh Fort topping a sheer rocky ridge.The old city is fenced by 10 km long wall with eight Gates leading out of it. The new city is outside the walled city. Rao Jodha, a chief of the Rathore clan, founded the city in 1459 and it is named after him.The city is dominated by massive fort, toping a sheer rocky ridge right in the middle of the town. Jodhpur is like an oasis in the vast desert, with a variety of thorny shrubs all over the area. While the graceful palaces, forts and temples strewn throughout the city bring alive the historic grandeur, exquisite handicrafts, folk dances, music and the brightly attired people lend a romantic aura to the city.

Climate
Summer : Max 42.2 degree C to min 36.6 degree C
Winter : Max 27.5 degree C to min 15.5 degree C
Rainfall 31.87 cms

Access
Air : The Jodhpur Airport is 5 km away from the city center it has daily flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur and Jaipur.
Train : Jodhpur is well connected by train from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata.

Road : A convenient mode of travel to Jodhpur is by road.The main highway between Jodhpur and Jaisalmer is via Agoli and Pokaran.Well connected by bus from Agra, Ahmedabad, Ajmer,Delhi,Jaipur,Jaisalmer and Udaipur.

	Umaid Bhawan Palace Built by Maharaja Umaid Singh, it took some 3000 people working round the clock for a period of fifteen years to complete. In 1977 the palace was converted into a heritage hotel and opened for the public, offering the pleasures of luxury living against the backdrop of a sweet bygone.know more...
	Taj Hari Mahal Palace From the high ornate Amar Mahal Hall with awe-inspiring chandeliers, intricately carved arches and picturesque jharokhas to the tastefully appointed boardrooms, sun-drenched courtyards to the spacious well furnished rooms with magnificent views, Taj Hari Mahal is a subtle fusion of elements of yore and contemporary elegance in Jodhpur. know more...
	Ajit Bhawan Palace An impressive red sandstone edifice of the 40’s, built exclusively for Maharajadhiraj Sir Ajit Singh, the younger brother of Maharaja Umaid Singh of the Jodhpur state. This oasis of hospitality, pageantry and Rajput charm is the first palatial building to be converted into a heritage hotel in India. know more...