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Places to Visit in Mount Abu

The historical and ancient city of Jodhpur is situated in the Thar Desert, in the northwest Indian state of Rajasthan. This is a 15th Century city built around the majestic Mehrangarh Fort. This city is also known as the “Blue City” due to the uniformly painted houses in light blue colour.

The city of Jodhpur is popular for its rugged natural beauty. Its rocky landscape and desert plantations along with ancient ruins of the historical forts and palaces create an adventurous and a mesmerising ambience for visitors. The city looks magical at night, with the forts lighting up the horizon and performers adding to the cultural vibrance of the city.

The main attraction of this city is its majestic forts and palaces. The entire city is built around the imposing structure of the Mehrangarh Fort. The Umaid Bhavan Palace is the epitome of royal magnificence and another stunning attraction that you can check out when you are visiting. The other architectural marvels include the Jaswant Thada, the Ghanta Ghar or the Clock Tower, the Mandore Gardens, the Rao Jodha Rock Park, Phool Mahal – located within the Mehrangarh Fort, the Chand Baori and Osian Temples and Toorji ka Jhalra, to mention a few.

The beautiful city of Jodhpur is thriving with life and adventures. You can enjoy activities such as Overlander Safaris, where you get to meet the locals in the rural regions and learn about the intricacies of their unique culture and lifestyle. The cultural performances at the Desert camps are experiences you can’t miss when you’re in Jodhpur. The true essence of Rajasthani folk music and dance is on full display during these performances. Trying out the unique cuisines and famous street food in Jodhpur is also bound to be a memorable experience when you are in the city.

Jodhpur experiences semi-arid and fairly warm temperatures all throughout the year, which makes it ideal for winter travels. The city is also known as the “Sun City” due to its sunny weather prevailing throughout the year. The weather experiences a sharp fluctuation with days that are hot and dry and cold nights. Rainfall is sparse. The weather is most pleasant from October to March, which is also the best time to enjoy and explore this marvellous city.

Chittorgarh city is located in the southern part of Rajasthan on the Berach River. It is about 112 km from Udaipur and 182 km from Ajmer. The city of Chittorgarh once served as the capital city of the Sisodia clan the Mewar Rajputs. Now it is the administrative city of the Chittorgarh District. The city is famous for its tourism, culture and heritage values.

Chittorgarh is a beautiful holiday destination and has some of the most fascinating attractions. The city is a treasure trove of rich tales of valor and bravery, wars, victories and defeats and all these have made a significant imprint on the landscape of this wonderful place.

The Chittorgarh Fort is the most prominent attraction of this city. Within the Fort there are several palaces, towers, temples, lakes and ponds. The city also has great wildlife sanctuaries such as the Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary and the Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary. The city of Chittorgarh is scattered with several ancient temples such as the  Kali Mata Temple, Sathis Deori Temple, Sawariyaji Temple and lots more.

Chittorgarh also has many great things to keep you busy throughout your trip. Enjoy exploring the various alleyways in the city looking for great bargains in locally made products. One can also explore the caves in Menal or explore the various ancient temples, palaces and ruins that showcase the rich history of the city. Watch the traditional local dance and music performances that are famous the world over or indulge in a jeep safari and explore the outskirts of the city.

Chittorgarh has a dry and parched climate and the summer starts from April while staying till July. The temperature during this time is really hot. The monsoon in Chittorgarh is very less and ranges between 60 to 80 cm only. The winter season arrives in October and lasts till February. This is when the weather is most pleasant during the day and gets colder at night, thus making it the best time to visit Chittorgarh.