AIR
Indian Airlines has several flights to Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, Udaipur and Jaisalmer. The reservation office for IA is south of the city centre, near the Ajit Bhawan Hotel.

Airport
The Jodhpur Airport, located in the cantonment area, is managed by the Indian Air Force.

RAIL
The popular trains departing from Jodhpur are Jodhpur/ Jaipur Intercity Express; Jodhpur/ Kota Express; Jodhpur/ Bikaner Passenger. Railway station: The booking office is on Station Road between the railway station and Sojati Gate. Being well-connected to destinations by rail, the demand for bookings is immense. It is therefore advisable to use the special quota for tourists. Foreign tourists could use The International Tourist Bureau at the Railway Station for special assistance.

ROAD
Jodhpur is well connected to Bikaner and Jaisalmer by good roads. Rajasthan State Transport Corporation buses ply between Jodhpur and all the major cities such as Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Jaipur.

Bus terminus
The main Roadways Bus Stand is centrally located. The common route from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer is via Agolai, Dechu and Pokhran. However, for an interesting journey you should try the lesser-travelled route via Osian and Phalodi.

Population
2,324,319

Languages
Hindi, Rajasthani, and English

CLIMATE
Jodhpur has an extreme climate. Rainfall is scanty and erratic, averaging at 32 cm annually. The minimum temperature in summer is 20°C and maximum temperature varies between 45°C to 49°C. The winter temperatures hover between the mid twenties at the max to 5-6°C at the lowest.

STD CODE
0291

MEHRANGARH FORT
The invincible Rao Jodha built this impregnable fort (one of the best in India) on a steep hill with a wonderful view of the surroundings. The fort has intricate latticed windows, elaborately carved panels and elegantly curved porches.
Every part of the fort has a special appeal, the Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana all contribute to the distinct ambience of the fort. High on the rampart rests the second largest cannon in Asia, the recoil of which requires an area as large as a football field!
You should plan on spending at least three hours at Mehrangarh and save a little time for the museum shop, which has a good collection of handicrafts, books and literature. Some of the products are quite unique like the Pea Pulao Poster .

JASWANT THADA
Close to the fort complex, this 19th century cenotaph was built in white marble, in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Rare portraits of Jodhpur s past rulers are also displayed here. Particularly fascinating are the jaali work on the lattices and the intricate carving on the doors. The garden and water tank built in front of the cenotaph are very beautiful and accentuate the serenity of the monument.

UMAID BHAWAN PALACE
This ornate palace was built in the 20th century as a famine relief project, which gave employment to the people over a time period of 16 long years. A fabulous art-deco edifice, Umaid Bhawan is fabulously maintained and one of the most spectacular sights in Jodhpur. The museum within is a veritable treasure trove of memorabilia showcasing the royal past of Jodhpur from tea sets and clocks to paintings and royal apparel. The palace now operates as a heritage hotel, though part of it is retained as the royal residence. Note: The museum is open to visitors for a designated entry fee. It remains closed on Mondays.

Jodhpur is renowned for its tie and dye textiles, jootis, lacquerware, antiques, carpets and puppets. A major part of the sightseeing includes visiting some of the many shopping areas. The most famous being the Sadar Bazaar, which has the entire list, mentioned above, plus lots of knick-knacks.
Good places to visit are

Mohanlal Verhomal Indian spices

Umaid Bhawan/ Ajit Bhawan Road Antique shops