Location :
Jodhpur is situated in Rajasthan. It is at the edge of the Thar Desert with Jaisalmer on its west, Barmar, Jalor and Pali on its south, Bikaner on its north, and Nagaur on the eastern . The ideal time to visit this place is the period between November and March. The city is like an oasis in the vast desert, with a variety of thorny shrubs all over the area. It also has some of the animal species that can survive in an arid and dry environment.
 

Climate:
The city of Jodhpur has a typical desert climate, dry and hot. November and March are the best time for a journey to Jodhpur with pleasant and sunny days. Jodhpur receives 359.5 mm of rain every year, most of it during the monsoon (July/August). Maximum temperature in Jodhpur during the summers remains in the range of 40ºC while in the winters the minimum average temperature is 11ºC.

Site to Visit:
The recommended places to visit to witness the magnificent kite flying festival would be Jodhpur, the desert city of Rajasthan and Ahmedabad, the second largest city of Gujarat. In these two cities, kites practically blot out the sky. In Delhi, the capital of India, kites are flown in the sky to mark the celebration of the Independence Day of India on August 15 every year.

How to Reach:

By Air
Jodhpur is connected to Delhi, Jaipur, and Udaipur with flights of state owned Indian Airlines and its subsidiary Alliance Air. The airport is located 5 km south of the city.

By Rail
Rails connections are available to Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Kota, Ahmedabad, Delhi, and Bikaner. Tourist quota is also available and the office is located at the railway station itself.

By Road
Jodhpur is the major transportation center for onward journey to the desert town of Jaisalmer and other places in Udaipur. Buses are available for Udaipur, Jaipur, Ajmer, Jaisalmer, Ahmedabad, and Delhi.

Local Transport
Biking is the best and most pleasant way to explore the old city. For the physically fit, cycling up to the Mehrangarh could open up quite beautiful landscapes. Taxis, autos, and tourist cars are also available on reasonable rates to explore places nearby.

 

Major Hotels

• Umaid Bhawan
• Hari Mahal Palace
• Quality Inn
• Residency Palace 
• Bal Samand Palace
• Karni Bhawan Palace