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Rajasthan is the largest state of the republic of India as
far as geographical area is concerned. It is surrounded by
Pakistan in the west, Gujarat in the south west, Madhya Pradesh
to the southeast, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to the northeast
and Punjab to the north. The capital of Rajasthan is Jaipur.
Jodhpur, the second largest city of Rajasthan, at the periphery
of the Thar Desert was once the capital of the Marwar state.
It was founded in 1459 A.D. by Rao Jodha-chief of the Rathore
clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama - hero
of the epic 'Ramayana'. The city dominated by the gigantic
Mehrangarh fort on a rocky hill is charismatic with its wealth
of historic attractions and colorful markets which specializes
in antiques. It is still one of the leading centers of wool,
cattle, camels and salt.
There are several heritage hotels in Jodhpur, which are mostly
erstwhile palaces of the Rajput dynasties but now taken over
by large business groups and turned into heritage hotels providing
luxury stay with great grandeur.
ACCOMMODATION:
All the renowned Heritage Hotels have well appointed rooms
and suites with in room facilities such as attached bathroom,
running water, mini bar, tea and coffee maker, television
with cable connection, telephone with direct dial, internet
access, balcony and room service.
DINING:
The Heritage Hotels in Jodhpur have restaurant cum bar. They
usually serve international cuisine and well stocked hot and
cold beverages.
OTHER FACILITIES:
Other facilities in the major Heritage Hotels of Jodhpur
are more or less similar. They include 24 hours room service,
attached bathroom, running water, television with cable connection,
telephone, swimming pool, center of fitness, room of billiard,
laundry service, in room hair drier, mini bar, meeting rooms,
private massage rooms, medical assistance, baby sitting, children
pool, airport transfers, golf, children playground, conference
facilities, banquet, car rental and credit card acceptance.
TouristPlacesRajasthan.com
provides information on Heritage
Hotels in Jodhpur and different types of Hotels around Rajasthan.
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