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Jodhpur: Mehrangarh Fort and Blue City Private Guided Tour

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 2,831 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • See the history, culture, and traditions of Jodphur through the eyes of a local
  • Marvel at the unique architecture of the Hindu Kunj Bihari Temple
  • Take in the rose-red Toorji Ka Jhalra step well and its intricate carvings
  • Visit the vast Mehrangarh Fort, one of the best preserved forts in India
  • Sample a samosa snack as you immerse yourself in the local culture
Activity location
    • Jodhpur
    • Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Jodhpur
    • Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India

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Jodhpur: Mehrangarh Fort and Blue City Private Guided Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Price details
P 2,830.73 x 1 AdultP 2,830.73

Total
Price is P 2,830.73

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off included with private luxury air condition, car and professional driver
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional guide in every language
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional tour guide in every language
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    If you wantTuktuk ride are included in the Blue City On old city
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Coffee and/or tea / Lassi
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Famous snake, only vegetarian, Local samosa or sweet snack
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance of the monuments are not included.mherangarh fort entrance tickets is not included

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Luggage or large bags
  • Not suitable for: People over 95 years, Pregnant women

What you can expect

Discover the historical highlights of Jodhpur on a guided tour with a local. Gain insights as you take in , Ghanta Ghar, Mehrangarh Fort, and jashwant Thada more. Enjoy everything handled for you with hotel pickup and drop-off,
and a water bottle, tea or Lassi samosa snack during the tour.

After pickup from your hotel, head to , Kunj Bihari Temple, dedicated The shrine was beautifully built using Makrana stone and Chhitar sandstone by Maharaja Vijay Singh in 1847 AD in memory of his son, Sher Singh, who died young.

Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower) (Jodhpur) History
The Ghanta Ghar, or clock tower, in Jodhpur was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh during the late 19th or early 20th century as a central landmark near the Mehrangarh Fort and the bustling Sardar Market. It stands as a testament to the city's rich history, with intricate architectural details and serves as the “heart” of the city, a long-standing gathering place for locals and tourists.

Next, stop at Toorji Ka Jhalra (Toorji’s Step Well), built in the 1740s by Maharaja Abhaya Singh’s Queen. Marvel at over 200 feet of hand-carved treasures that were submerged for nearly a century, before being recently restored. Spot intricate carvings of dancing elephants, medieval lions, and cows.

Then, head to Mehrangarh Fort, one of Jodhpur's main attractions, including the Sheesh Mahal mirror palace, the Phool Mahal flower palace, and the Moti Mahal pearl palace, showcasing the rich history and cultural heritage of Jodphur. Explore the fort with your guide for 2 hours.

Jaswant Thada was commissioned in 1899 by Maharaja Sardar Singh of Jodhpur as a royal cenotaph in memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, and was completed in 1906 AD under the patronage of the Rathore dynasty. It is situated a short distance from Mehrangarh Fort, it was intended both as the Jodhpur royal family's cremation ground and as an enduring symbol of their legacy.Over the 20th century,
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behind the mehrangarh fort old city with blue haveli brahmin house in jodhpurs and pachetia hill with the view of blue city
Next, visit Pachetia Hill for the best viewpoint of Old City and Blue City, especially during sunrise and sunset. During your tour, pass the Clock Tower Market for a feel of the traditions of Jodphur. Be taken back to your hotel at the end of the tour having gained a good overview of the city. Pick up from the hotel and on the end of the tour, drop at the hotel.

Location

Activity location
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    • Jodhpur
    • Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    • Jodhpur
    • Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India