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| JODHPUR TRAVEL INFO :- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By Air - Indian Airlines / Alliance Air and Jet Airways connected Jodhpur with regular flights. The airport is 5 km from downtown. Taxis or auto-rick-shaws are available for transfers. Travel charges from the airport to the railway station vary between Rs. 100 - 120. The Indian Airlines city office is on Circuit House Road, near Bhati Cross Roads. By Rail - Jodhpur is on the Western Railway's broad-gauge network and is linked to various centers in the region by express and passenger trains. An excellent connection to Jaipur is Inter City Express (4.5 hours). The Railway Station is in the heart of town. By Road - Jodhpur is well connected by luxury and deluxe coachers, overnight connections. Several coach operators run buses between Jodhpur and other major centers in the regions. Reservations for the State Roadways buses can be done at the Tourist Reception Centre, near High Court. The bus stand is near the Rai-Ka-Bagh Railway Station. |
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| JODHPUR FAIRS AND FESTIVALS :- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Fairs and festivals are celebrated with
traditional gaiety and fervor to invoke divine blessings as well
as for the sheer joy of living. A celebration of life at its
best.
Nag Panchami : Nag Panchami is celebrated in honour of the Serpent King, Cobra (Naga). This fair is held on Bhadtapada Budi Panchami (August-September) of every year. People of all communities participate and gather in this fair. The snake charmers from the whole area gather and their cobras are worshiped especially by women. Huge effigies of the mythical serpent are displayed during the fair. The panorama during this festival is very colorful and eye-catching. Marwar Festival : This festival falls in the 2nd week of October. It is a festival devoted mainly to the music and dance of the Marwar region. This is a festival that allows the visitor to understand and enjoy the folk traditions of this part of the state. Gangaur : This festival, dedicated to the goddess Parvati, is held for a period of fifteen days following Holi and is mainly celebrated by women. Married women invoke her blessings for material happiness; while unmarried girls pray to her, to be granted ideal husbands. Colorful wooden images of goddess are worshipped in each home.The procession of the Wooden image of Gauri (Parvati) is taken through the streets of Jodhpur. At night ladies apply Mehandi (Heena) to their palms and soles as an indication of their Sohaag (happy married life). Nav Sati : This fair is held on March-April at Ban Ganga in Bilara Tehsil of Jodhpur and attracts thousands of people. It is organized in the memory of nine women, who had committed sati (an ancient custom of sacrificing ones life at the funeral pyre of the husband) at this place. A dip in Banganga River is a must, before participating in the fair. The villagers later gather in groups arid enjoy themselves in singing and dancing to the beat of the drums. Veerpuri Fair : This fair is held on the last Monday of Shravan (July-August) at the beautiful garden at Mandore. The Festival is celebrated in the memory of the heroes of Rajasthan, whose images are installed in a gallery known as hall of heroes. People from all communities gather here in their traditional colorful attire. They offer cash, coconuts or sweets to the images of Ganesh, Bhairav, Chamunda etc. here. |
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| JODHPUR SHIOPPING :- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jodhpur is especially known for its shopping and its wholesale and export operations. Many European and North American dealers bypass other cities in India and come directly to Jodhpur for most of their shopping. In response to export markets, many of the factories and shops here design furniture and metal work products that are geared to Western tastes. The best shopping is found along the main roads of the new city. Even though the old city is an interesting cultural experience, don't expect to do much shopping there. The central market, or Ghasmandi Bazaar, is very popular with visitors. But the really good stuff is found outside the city walls. Jodhpur is basically known for it being the major exporter of wooden & iron furniture, antiques and traditional style jodhpuri handicrafts. The major area of exports is wooden handicrafts, iron handicrafts, wooden reproduction furnitures, wrought iron furniture etc. The emporiums in Jodhpur are organized for exporting large quantities of handicrafts and antique reproductions. You'll find textiles, silver, jewelry, instruments, pottery, boxes, carved ducks, metalwork, marble figures, paintings, copper, brass, antique reproductions, ivory, insignias in white German metal, bed covers, wall hangings, puppets, clothes, old doors, and lots of furniture. Look for Jodhpur's famous Bandhani, Bandhej and Lahariya (tie and dye textiles) as well as block screens and prints. Many of these can be found in Tripolia, Kapra Bazaar. Try Kanda Falsa for tie and dye sarees. What's nice about shopping in Jodhpur is the fact that this city has fewer touts and beggars because it also has fewer tourists. The few days you spend shopping and sightseeing here will be well worth your time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jodhpur is a paradise for connoisseurs of cuisine. The palate is pampered with a wide array of snacks and meals, which are fiery and aromatic. The famous kachouri is a favourite that comes with a variety of fillings accompanied by tangy tamarind chutney. Yet another treat is the selection of delectable laddoos which are guaranteed to melt in your mouth! Tall glasses of cool lassi are the perfect ending to a spicy Rajasthani meal. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| THE ADVANTAGE OF SAFARI, JODHPUR :- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Safaris are the best way to explore a region, its culture, tradition, to experience its geographical and topographical features and almost everything that a place can offer to us. The insight you gain through these tours can be at best explained as a treasure that will be with you throughout your life and after. Whether it is Jeep safari, camel safari, horse safari, the experience can be out of this world, especially in Rajasthan. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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