Recreation
Work out at the well-equipped Health Club, and after a swim in The
Zodiac, the underground swimming pool, relax on the sun-drenched lawns. Or
try your hand at billiards or croquet. Play a vigorous game or two of
squash, tennis or badminton.
Visit
the private museum with its collection of antiques or ramble in the immense
15-acre landscaped gardens of Umaid Bhawan Palace Hotel Jodhpur.
The world of Umaid Bhawan Palace contained everything that the royalty
required - a private cinema hall, gigantic royal suites, a soaring rotunda,
fancy ball rooms, a majestic durbar hall,ballrooms, banquet halls,
libraries, staff quarters, servant quarters…. In 1977, Umaid Bhawan
opened as one of India's grandest luxury hotels.
Cultural Extravaganza
» The famous Ghoomar dance : Jodhpur's popular dance
derives its name from ghoomna, the pirouetting which displays the
spectacular colours of the flowing ghagra, the long, skirt of the Marwari
women. Men have a range of their own more vigorous dances. The Gair of
Jodhpur is performed in a single file and marital costumes are worn for
effect. Sticks or swords are often used in male dances, and the male
dances.The dance of Kalbelia women is vivorous and graceful.
» Music : The numerous songs sung by the women
reflect the various feminine moods and strong family ties that govern their
lives. There are songs about the family, comparing every member to the
numerous ornaments worn by women. The splendid monsoon of Jodhpur calls for
special songs without which no celebration is complete.
Sightseeing
Jodhpur, the sun city has many facets to explore
»
Mehrangarh Fort : Dominating the city of Jodhpur is Mehrangarh, one of
Rajasthan's three great hilltop forts (the other two are Kumbhalgarh and
Chittaurgarh). Mehrangarh literally means "Majestic Fort". It is
located at the very centre of the city, and is visible from the surrounding
area.
» Jaswant Thada : Close to the fort complex lies
this white marble cenotaph, built in 1899, in commemoration of Maharaja
Jaswant Singh II. Rare portraits of Jodhpur's rulers are, also, to be seen
at Jaswant Thada.
» Clock Tower and Sardar Market : A prime attraction
of the city, is the Clock Tower and the colourful Sardar Market near it.
Narrow alleys lead to quaint bazaars selling textiles, antiques, silverware
and handicrafts.
