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Holidaying in Luxury Camps at Jodhpur
Posted: Mar 17, 2015
Jodhpur is among some of the most well known and visited tourist destinations in India. It is also called "The Sun City" and full of scenic landscape which easily draws travelers from different countries towards it.
If you come to Jodhpur then you will surely not miss the grandeur of palaces and forts present here such as the Mehrangarh Fort or the Umaid Bhavan Palace. Some other notable places worth visiting during a Jodhpur tour include the Government museum and the beautiful Umed Garden.
About the City
If you are visiting Jodhpur for the first time then you should know that it is the second largest city in the state and is divided into two parts, one is called as the old city while the other is the new city. Old city is surrounded by a ten kilometer wall that consists of eight gates for passage in and out of the city. The new city was later on developed beyond the confines of the walls of the old city.
If you are moving around the old city then you will surely not miss the medieval streets which seem to tangle around and you will find it hard to get to their end. The old city is a hub for shopping lovers who will find everything from trumpets to saris and snuff in the shops here.
Camping in Jodhpur
Traditional camps in Rajasthan are quite popular and camping in Jodhpur can be a wonderful way of experiencing the rich culture and natural beauty of this city along with the vastness of Thar desert and its sand dunes.
Mobile Camps at Rajasthan also offer you the opportunity to take part in desert safaris, camel safaris, village walks to explore life of people, enjoy fire dance as well as different folk dances such as kalbelia, take part in cultural shows, go for shopping in the local markets and relax in the camp fire during evening.
Why Camps?
Traditional camps in Rajasthan are nowadays becoming quite popular and same applies to Jodhpur where you will be able to stay in one of the luxurious camps and enjoy the rich diversity this city has.
Right from festivals to fairs such as the Pushkar fair attract huge number of tourists who can opt to stay in tents at Pushkar mela and have an experience of cultural mix and rich diversity people bring in at the time of the mela.
Similar to tents at Pushkar mela the camps are becoming a special attraction for tourists since these mobile Camps at Rajasthan offer unique features which are not available in case you are staying in a hotel or resort. Camps take you closer to the people of the city and you can easily mingle with local people as well as experience their way of living.