Jodhpur Half Day Heritage Tour
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Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the labyrinthine alleys and vibrant streets of Jodhpur's Old City with our immersive walking tour. As you traverse the ancient pathways, our expert guides will unveil the rich tapestry of Jodhpur's history, weaving tales of valor, romance, and royalty. Feel the pulse of this bustling city as you encounter bustling markets, aromatic spice stalls, and the rhythmic clang of craftsmen at work. Savor the aromatic spices, rich curries, and sweet treats that define the culinary heritage of Jodhpur. Marvel at the towering Mehrangarh Fort, an imposing fortress perched atop a rocky cliff, offering panoramic views of the city below. Whether you're a history buff, a photography enthusiast, or simply a curious traveler seeking authentic experiences, our Old City walking tour promises to be a journey of discovery and delight. So lace up your walking shoes, open your mind, and immerse yourself in the timeless allure of Jodhpur's Old City.
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On the way down from the fort, on left is Jaswant Thada Outer View Thada, the graceful marble cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. His son Maharaja Sardar Singh built this monument known as the Taj Mahal of Marwar in the memory of Maharaj Jaswant Singh II of Jodhpur. The main memorial has been built like a temple with intricately carved marble stone. A visit to this structure is through the rocky hills giving it a secluded and a mystic aura.
Mehrangarh Fort Outer View Perched on a 150 m high hill its sprawl is the most formidable and magnificent fort in Rajasthan. Rao Jodha founded it in 1459 but subsequent rulers of Jodhpur have also added to it over the centuries. A meandering road leads to the from the city 5 kms below. Battle scars of canon ball hit by attacking armies of Jaipur can still be seen on the second gate. To the left is chhatri of Kirat Singh Soda, a soldier who fell on the spot while defending the fort against the armies of Amber. There are seven gates, which include Jayapol meaning victory built by Maharaja Man Singh to commemorate his victories over Jaipur and Bikaner armies. Victory Gate View Fatehpol also meaning victory gate was built by Maharaja Ajit Singh to mark the defeat of Mughals. The palm imprints still attract devotional attention and are covered by vermilion paste and paper-thin silver foil.
A prime attraction of the city, is the Clock Tower and the colourful Sardar Market near it. Narrow alleys lead to quaint bazaars selling textiles, antiques, silverware and handicrafts.
An ancient stepwell, modelled on the ‘Bawri’s’ of Gujarat, it holds water 300 feet deep, with steps descending to the well. Built in 1740 AD, by a queen of Marwar – Raani Tawarji, consort of Maharaja Abhay Singh of Jodhpur, the stepwell resembles those from the queen’s home Kingdom in Patan, Gujarat.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(11)
Alok is a professional guide who makes you discover the city with passion Listens kindly and takes its time to make you discover Jodhpur with its monuments and local markets with its anecdotes Very good photographer Thank you.
abhimanu did an excellent job giving me a tour of mehrangarh fort. he was to the point and efficient while making sure to highlight the key facts and also making sure he got great photos without me asking! he knew how to get around the crowds and explain the details in a concise way so you could get through the fort in a timely fashion! i really appreciated his efforts and honesty. i am planning to see a few more sites in jodhpur and will definitely be hiring him again! i can’t recommend him enough.
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Guide Abhimanyu 96364 72721, has been very good in the trip .. he has very good information and knowledge of the history which he has very nicely articulated and explained to me and my family. We took his service for two day … we could get to know about the culture and city information from him during our visit . Thanks for making our visit memorable …
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I advise everyone to take the lead. Very prepared and available to introduce you to the city even beyond the agreed time. I recommend you take the drive if you pass this way.
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We visited Jodhpur with its monuments and textile shops with Alok. We had a pleasant and rewarding time. Alok is very friendly, attentive, helpful and patient. We were a group of family/friends with different aspirations and he was able to balance all our expectations and our needs.
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Beautiful cultural and photographic experience Discover Jodhpur: palace, blue city, restaurant and markets with Alok
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My self and my two teens had a nice time with Alok in Johdour. We met Alok at our hotel at the negotiated time, he was early and we left on time. He negotiates the tuk tuks (three wheelers) and you pay local rates (this is a huge bonus and something that we only learned after we spoke to Alok😊) and we visited all the sites in his itinerary, we didn’t go to Mandore because we did that before, but we took a leisurely walk through the old town, stopped for some chai. Then Alok was nice enough to show us a few shops to get some things my daughter wanted. All in all, he is polite, people really know him (so he is very local and you can feel safe), he is kind, respectful, very understanding and accomodating. As a guide, you can ask him lots of questions as he is very knowledgeable, he doesn’t overload you and keeps things moving along, so good when you have kids that likes to keep moving. We enjoyed our day out with Alok.
Very good experience with Alok who made us live an unforgettable visit to the alleyways of the blue city, its citadel, crematorium and the icing on the cake, walks within the market passing by "big ben"😉 Thank you Alok for a beautiful day. I would definitely recommend.
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Great experience walking around the Mehrangarh Fort, Alok Singh Khichi was a delight to walk with giving us enough time to explore the fort on our own. The culture and warmth of rajasthan reflects in Alok's attitude and hospitality. Glad to have him guide us!
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We had a great time with family and Mr. Alok was great! He knows the city and its history very well, so it was very interesting. We greatly enjoyed the human contact with the different inhabitants of Jodhpur city. Thanks again for this wonderful day and good luck for the rest!:)
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