Recreation
Hotel Ratanada Polo Palace Hotel offers a broad array of
recreational activities that will surely overwhelm you
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Polo : Polo is the sport of Kings, or so the saying goes. In Jodhpur
it's almost a way of life and some of the best riders in the country come
from this part of India. If you are interested in the sport and/or your kids
like horses or are simply curious, go and watch a game.
» Horse Riding : Horses are part and parcel of
Jodhpur (being one of the centres for the equestrian sport of Polo in the
world and being the city that riding breeches "jodhpurs" were
named after). If you are interested in watching a game or getting on the
back of one of these beautiful animals and galloping along a dessert trail
or ambling through the dunes, then this is one activity all but the youngest
family members can enjoy.
» Cycling : Jodhpur surrounds are pleasant for
cycling and if you are really keen there are mountain biking tours in the
area.
» Other recreational activities :
The hotel is proud to present its own shopping arcade called Shenai
Handicrafts, comprising of curios Handicrafts, Textiles, Books, Jewelry and
other items. An Open air swimming pool and a Tennis court is also there.
Sightseeing
The royal city of Jodhpur has many stories to narrate. Explore the city and
listen to the stories silently narrated by the countless monuments located
in the city. 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.
Places to See
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Umaid Bhawan Palace : The royal city of Jodhpur looks like a newly wed
bride under sunshine. It houses magnificent Umaid Bhawan Palace. It is an
opulent edifice in which there is a museum displaying some of the rare
artifacts that date back to the time immemorial. The palace was built during
famine to provide employment to the workers.
» Mehrangarh Fort : Rajasthan is all about royalty
and all this is realized more when one visits the opulent Mehrangarh Fort.
It is an exhilarating experience to reach this 5-km long majestic fort,
which is located on a 125 meter high hill. The palace is matchless in
architectural excellence with marvelously carved panels, latticed windows
and evocative names.
» Jaswant Thada : This royal cenotaph in white
marble displays various portraits of Jodhpur rulers. Visitors get absorbed
when exploring the beauty of the palace.
