8-Hour Private Jodhpur City Tour with Mehrangarh Fort

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Mehrangarh Fort and learn about its rich history
• 02 Visit the fascinating Umaid Bhawan Palace
• 03 See rare portraits of former rulers at Jaswant Thada
• 04 Enjoy panoramic views over Jodhpur, the "Blue City"

Sign up for this tour and explore the stunning Mehrangarh Fort, an architectural marvel that dominates the skyline of Jodhpur. See the city's most important places, including the fascinating Umaid Bhawan Palace and Jaswant Thada, the "Taj Mahal of Marwar." Your guide will also share interesting facts and legends from the past as you enjoy panoramic views of the "Blue City."

Take in the panoramic views of the city and discover why Jodhpur is called the "Blue City."

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Jodhpur

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Explore Jodhpur's Iconic Landmarks

• The driver will pick you up from your hotel, and while en route you will get insights into Jodhpur and its rich heritage. Upon arrival, you will see the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, perched atop a 150 m hill. It was built in 1459 by Rao Jodha, the then chief of the Rajput clan. The fort is a rich repository of palaces, galleries, temples, and a museum.
• The first attraction on your list is the fascinating Umaid Bhawan Palace, built by Maharaja Umaid Singh in the 20th century. A part of the palace has now been repurposed into a luxurious heritage hotel and a museum.
• Next, you will see the "Taj Mahal of Marwar," Jaswant Thada, a royal cenotaph made of white marble and built to commemorate Maharaja Jaswant Singh. You will get to see some of the rare portraits of former rulers of Jodhpur.
• Take in the panoramic views of the city and discover why Jodhpur is called the "Blue City." Your guide will share interesting facts, trivia, and legends from the past as you move around.
• At the end of the tour, stroll around the city and soak in its culture.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional guide
• Transport included

What's Not Included

• Tip for the guide
• Entrance fees, if any

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hotel pickup

Tour start

Circuit House Rd, Cantt Area, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342006, India

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.