Sites to visit on one day trip to Jodhpur
If you have only one to spend in Jodhpur, you can visit the following sites-
Umaid Bhawan Palace
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Formerly a Palace, now Umaid Bhawan Palace is a heritage hotel. You can either plan your stay at this place and visit nearby cities or you can visit this palace as a tourist.
Address: Circuit House Rd, Cantt Area, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342006, India
Contact: +91 291 251 0101
Time to spend: 1.5 hours
Next Destination: Ghanta Ghar, 15 minutes drive
Ghanta Ghar
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This is an iconic clock tower and a marketplace for traditional handicrafts, apparel, and many eateries around.
Address: Nai Sarak, Ghanta Ghar Market, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342001, India
Visiting time: 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Time to spend: 1.5 hours
Next Destination: Jaswant Thada, 10 minutes drive
Jaswant Thada
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It is a cenotaph cum monument built to honor Maharaja Jaswant Singh II.
Address: Lawaran, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342001, India
Time to spend: 45 minutes
Next Destination: Jai pol, 5 minutes drive
Jai pol
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It is part of the historic Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur. Jai Pol is a massive gateway, constructed as a victory memorial by Maharaja Man Singh, the former king of Marwar in 1806.
Address: Sodagaran Mohalla, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342001, India
Visiting time: 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Time to spend: 20 minutes
Next Destination: Mehrangarh Fort, 5 minutes walk
Mehrangarh Fort
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It is one of the largest forts in India. The fort was built by Rao Jodha, on whose name, the entire city of Jodhpur stands.
Address: The Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342006, India
Visiting time: 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Contact: +91 291 254 8790
Time to spend: 2 hours
Next Destination: Balsamand Lake, 25 minutes drive
Balsamand Lake
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It is situated at 5 kilometers distance from Jodhpur on Jodhpur-Mandore Road. This lake was built in 1159 AD by Gurjara-Pratihara rulers. It was designed as a water reservoir to supply water in Mandore.
You can also book an intercity cab to reach Jodhpur.
Planning the route
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