Steeped in royalty and history, Jodhpur is hailed as the ‘Gateway to Thar’ as it lies almost on the edge of the Thar Desert. It is the second largest city in Rajasthan, distinguished all over the world for its forts, temples, and palaces. Most of these havelis are painted in various shades of blue, therefore the city is renowned as the ‘Blue City of India’. Its grand forts and fortresses have made it into a spectacle that you absolutely must visit. Jodhpur is also known for its rare breed of Marwari or Malani horses, that are said to be local particularly to this city. The city today stands at the same place where the ancient capital Marwar of the princely state used to be. That is why locals of this area are usually called Marwaris. If you are visiting the city, Jodhpur Airport is the closest you can land, whereas the nearest railway station is Jodhpur Junction Railway Station. Via road, Jodhpur is well-connected to most of the major cities of the country by different bus services. If you choose to travel to the city by your own vehicle, that is also a quite convenient and comfortable option. Jodhpur has, in recent years, been growing to develop into a tourist hotspot, inviting an ever-growing number of travellers of all kinds and across all ages. The city provides a number of accommodation options for all kinds of travellers. Being a family-friendly destination, there are family hotels in Jodhpur that specifically cater to this specific category of guests. Treebo has a widespread presence in the city with several good properties located in various parts of the city. Now you can book the best family rooms in Jodhpur via the Treebo app. These family hotels often offer child-friendly amenities such as games rooms, kiddie meals and freebies at their in-house restaurants, swimming pools with coach supervision, apart from in-room provisions for infants like cradles and cots. Most of these high-end family hotels walk the extra mile and even organize kid-friendly events to keep the kids happy and engaged during their stay at the hotel. Jodhpur has a royal charm about it, and there are a lot of tourist attractions that you must visit in order to fully enjoy the beauty of the historic city. You can go to the popular Umaid Bhawan Palace that has a rich museum plush with a collection of vintage clocks and cars. You can also visit the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort that has several beautiful palaces. Other popular attractions that you can visit in this city are Mandore Gardens, Clock Tower, Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Balsamand Lake, Jaswant Thada, Sardar Samand Lake, and Umed Garden Zoo. To shop, you can throng the Tripolia Market that has got everything from rare antiques to colourful fabric to treasured statues. You can also go on Bishnoi Village Safari or take a guided tour of Marwar Village to know more about the rich traditions and culture of the city.
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