Excursion Overview
Jodhpur sits on the eastern fringe of the Thar Desert and is dubbed ‘The Blue City’ after the painted buildings that huddle below the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort. Mehrangath completely dominates the cityscape and few sights in India can complete with its soaring presence. Our Jodhpur City Tour explores the fort, which is divided into three areas: the public area, the Maharaja’s palaces, and the Queen’s palaces. Expect to see courtyards, intricate latticework, miniature paintings, jewel coloured stained glass and gold filigree ceilings. You’ll also get to see handprints of Maharaja Singh’s widows, placed there in 1843. Within the fort you’ll also find a museum home to an excellent collection of royal palanquins and one of the finest collections of ornate elephant howdahs in the world. After visiting the fort your guide will escort you through Sadar Bazaar so that you can marvel at typical 19th century town planning.
Excursion type:
- Outdoor
- Indoor
- Active
- Culture
- History
Excursion Gallery
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First time clients of Holiday Architects and what a memorable trip they planned and delivered for us. Lisa and Clare put together 5 weeks of criss-crossing Sri Lanka and Rajasthan in India, whilst their excellent partners on the ground made sure we had the best experience possible. What made it so special were the quirky places we stayed, the unique experiences scheduled just for us and above all the generosity of our drivers and the many guides willing to share their personal insights on local customs and culture. It goes without saying we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Holiday Architects if you are planning that special trip and thank you Lisa and Clare, we loved it all!
Debbie O'Shea,
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We recently booked a holiday to India; we were helped all the way by Clare, who put together a wonderful itinerary for us. Whilst in India, we were really well supported by the local team. Our driver was fabulous and really looked after us. India is a truly amazing country with so much rich history, culture, wildlife and scenery. Above this, the people we met were friendly, interesting and interested, and a joy to meet. Thank you for a truly memorable trip.
HA India client,
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Meet our India expert
We offer tailor-made holidays to suit a wide range of tastes. Our expert Clare is dedicated to all things India and is here to help you plan your perfect trip.
Clare Burkey
Destination Manager
Clare’s travelled all over India and loves nothing more than planning holidays that reflect you. Whether it’s temples, tea, trains or tucked-away towns, she’s got the experience (and enthusiasm) to make it unforgettable.
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