Jodhpur, the headquarters of the Jodhpur District was founded by Rao Jodha of the Rathore Clan of Rajputs in 1459. Jodhpur was formerly known as Marwar and is now a happening tourism and business centre throbbing with tourists, businessmen and traders. The hotels in Jodhpur come in various shapes and sizes to cater to the huge variety of people who land up in Jodhpur.
Heritage Hotels in Jodhpur
The heritage hotels in Jodhpur breathe of the elegance and grandeur of a bygone era while providing the newest and latest amenities. What these hotels provide their guests with is more of an old wine in a new bottle.
Ajit Bhawan Hotel- overlooking the unending rolling dunes of the Thar Desert, the Ajit Bhawan Palace was built for the Maharajadhiraj Sir Ajit Singh ji the younger brother of Maharaja Umaid Singh ji of the erstwhile Jodhpur state. The Ajit Bhawan Hotel notably, is the first heritage hotels in India.
Bal Samand Lake Palace- located on the banks of the Balsamand Lake 5 km to the north of the Jodhpur City, the Balsamand Lake Palace is a petite hotel built upholding the grand architecture of the Rajputs.
Hotel Karni Bhawan- home to the erstwhile Jagirdars of Sodawas, Bhati Rajputs of the Lunar dynasty, this delightful red sandstone bungalow of the 40's is now a reputed heritage hotel in Jodhpur.
Deluxe Hotels in Jodhpur
The Deluxe Hotels in Jodhpur in most cases are housed in one or other royal building or palace.
Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace- housed in an elegant pink sandstone building, the Umaid Bhawan is one of the best deluxe heritage hotels in India and indeed the best in Jopdhpur. |
