Mandore Guest House

Entrance Of The Hotel

Beautiful Sit-Out

Open Restaurant

Spacious Rooms

Hotel Chain:

None
Rooms:

12
Hotel Description:

Immaculately clean accommodation in round chalet style with twin beds. Fans, air-cooled plus air-conditioned with toilet and shower.
The delightful cottages/bungalows of Mandore Guest House scattered in (campus area 25,000.00 sq.ft) leafy garden owned & operated by the family. Mandore Guest House is set just outside the village of Mandore in peaceful surrounding.
Restaurant:

Marwar: Open under the sky and shadow of trees.
Bar:

Not available.

Room Facilities:

Room Service, Attached Bath with Running Hot and Cold Water.

Other Facilities & Services:

Parking, Laundry, Indoor Games, ISD/STD, Doctor and Transportation.

Address:

Mandore Guest House,

Near Mandore Garden,

Mandore - Jodhpur, Rajasthan (India)
Access:

Airport - 14 km

Railway Station - 10 km

Bus Stand - 06 km

Meghniwas Guest House

Hotel From Outside

Lobby

A Beautiful Sit-Out

Well Equipped And Furnished Rooms

Apsara Restaurant

Hotel Chain:

None
Rooms:

16
Hotel Description:

Meghniwas Guest House invites you to explore the rich heritage and culture of MARWAR, the seat of Rathore dynasty, the land of brave warriors, where every thing is fascinating beautiful and impressive. Meghniwas, a family resident,owned by a highly decorated experienced Army colonel-veteran of World War II (1939-45) and INDO-PAK wars (1965 and 1971).It has been converted and restored into a luxurious family guest house with its magnificent setting and classic ambience and offers cordial hospitality and comfortable stay and opportunity to feel traditional life style and culture of a Rajput family.
Restaurant:

A well-established restaurant "APSARA" caters for continental and Indian veg and non-veg cuisine, Rajasthani preparations are the specialty. On rooftop is an open space which provides relaxation and magnificent view of Mehrangarh Fort, Umed Bhawan and the city. Tea/Coffee/Cold Drinks- Room Service Meals available at all times.
Bar:

Not available.

Room Facilities:

Meghniwas has eleven well-furnished spacious air-conditioned rooms with attached dressing rooms and bath rooms. In front is a furnished comfortable lobby overlooking lush green lawn and garden. Each room is fitted with color TV with TV cable connection. Heater is provided in winters. A well-established reception office remains accessible day and night.

Other Facilities & Services:

Swimming pool, squash court, STD/ISD in adjacent umed club (50 yards away). Doctor on call. Laundry service same day. Room service cold drinks, tea/coffee. Wheel chair access to each room. Hot water available 24 hours. Heaters are provided in each room in winters. Camel Safari is organised in Thar Desert / Ossian sand dunes on demand. Village Safari is arranged for the glimpses of desert village life, their culture and customs, Bishnoi village safari. Folk dance is arranged in the night.

Address:

Meghniwas Guest House

30, Umed Club Road,

Jodhpur, Rajasthan (India)

Access:

Access Airport - 05 km

Railway Station - 02 km

Bus Stand - 0.5 km

Newtons Manor

Beautiful Victorian Interior With Exotic Antiques

Well Equipped Rooms

Hotel Chain : None
Rooms : 04

Hotel Description :
Newtons Manor welcomes you to a rare taste in the heart of Rajasthan offering you an insight to Jodhpur with a hospitality that’s utterly Victorian. Newtons Manor, Jodhpur invite you to come experience the ‘olde english’ touch surrounded by exotic antiques of bygone era.
It is a delight to welcome you to the Elegant English Hotels – Newtons Manor. This small group of privately owned and run hotel and Resort is converted paying guest house in the heart of Jodhpur -the land of bravura. One can find details about this in World famous traveller’s guides such as ‘India hand book’ by Robert & Roma bradnock and ‘Le Guide du Routard’.
Newtons Manor has merited a phenomenal success in providing lodging facilities with momentous hospitality and most economical charges to many tourists visiting every year in Jodhpur, India. Pertaining to these reasons Newtons Manor is the first choice of many frequent visitors and their suggestion to the new visitors. The hotel is conveniently positioned for many pursuits. Newtons Manor is paying guest accommodation where guests are made welcome as friends. Guests are entertained as family and will often dine with their hosts, as well as with any other guests who may be staying.
Guest and Host Staying at Newtons Manor is a social experience. Newtons Manor is a home ,not an hotel. As a guest in a private house you have privileges and also obligations, just as you do when staying with relatives or friends.
Restaurant :

In keeping up the tradition of personalised service Newtons Manor provides fresh and delicious home made breakfast and dinner at request.
Bar:

Not Available

Room Facilities :

Attached Bath with Running Hot & Cold Water, Television.

Other Facilities & Services :

Travel Assistance, Car Rental, Village Safaris, Doctor on Call.

Address :

Newtons Manor, 86, Jawahar Colony,

Opp. Green Gate No. 8, Central School Road,

Ratanada, Jodhpur–342006, Rajasthan (India)

Access :

Airport - 02 km

Railway Station - 03 km

Bus Stand 02 km - 03 km

Surya Kunj

The Outer Look Of The Hotel

Beautiful Garden

Well Accomodated Rooms

Restaurant

Hotel Chain : None
Rooms : 07

Hotel Description:
"Surya Kunj" means "Garden of the Sun". The ambience is that of a urban home (haveli) of a Rajput Zamindar (Land Lord). Village, Bagawas, is situated on National Highway#8,about 98Kms from Jodhpur. The Home is open to guests and share with them the warmth as we would our own. Vegetables are grown organically to ensure a healthy and safe diet. Though situated on the main road, serenity is maintained by a two rows of trees and a well maintained garden. All food preparations are personally supervised by the Ladies of the House.Yesterday's elegance is blended with today's comforts here. There are seven bedrooms available for guests with a comfortably spacious lounge cum dining room. For health reasons use of wall to wall carpets are avoided and only traditional Durries are used, furniture have been crafted by handicraft and furniture manufacturing unit.The traditional "Dhoop" in the evenings is also continued.
This adds to a healthy fragrance, keeps the evil eye at bay and good spirits in a great mood !! The "Haveli" character and esthetics of a bygone era are blended with the technology and convenience of the modern age.
Restaurant & Bar Restaurant: Multi-cuisine kitchen.
Bar: Not available.

Room Facilities:

Air-conditioned Rooms with Attached Bath Running Hot & Cold Water, Mini Bar, Telephone with Direct Dialing Facility,Internet Access. Other Facilities & Services Free Pick-up services available on prior request, Laundry and Dry Cleaning, Money Exchange, Doctor on Call, Travel Counter & Taxi Services, Snooker Table (on request), Tennis (on request), Golf (on request), Internet services for Surfing and e-mail, Homeopathic Doctor on Call, Sewing Kit in your room, CD- Writing to convert Digi Camera flash cards into CDs, Home Library.

Address:

Surya KunjC-22, Panchwati Colony, Ratanada,
Jodhpur - 342 001, Rajasthan (India)
Access :
Airport - 03 km
Railway Station - 04 km
Bus Stand - 04 km

Mandore Garden

Beautiful Jaali Work On A Cenotaph

Cenotaphs With Fine And Elegant Spires

Detail Of Carving On Cenotaph Walls

Hall Of Heroes

Mandore is located about 5 miles north of Jodhpur. It was the former capital of Maharajas of Marwar. Later it was abandoned for security concerns regarding the Mehrangarh fort. Its extensive Mandore garden, with high rock terrace, makes it a popular local attraction. The garden is open for tourists from 8 am to 8 pm.
In the Mandore garden, there are the dewals or cenotaphs of Jodhpur's former rulers. Instead of the usual chhatri-shaped cenotaphs typical of Rajasthan, the cenotaphs of the famous Mandore garden of Jodhpur, Rajasthan are built along the lines of a Hindu temple. They are four stories high, with fine columns and an elegant spire, all in red sandstone. The most impressive dewal is the dewal of Maharaja Ajit Singh. These cenotaphs are set in beautiful landscaped gardens. The cenotaphs of the Maharani are set on a rocky outcrop over the hill.
Near to the cenotaphs is the hall of heroes. The hall is dedicated to various deities and Rajput folk heroes. The statues of the deities and heroes are carved out of rock and painted in bright colors. Also in this garden of Jodhpur, is "The Shrine of the Three Hundred Million Gods", filled with brightly colored images of the various Hindu Gods. As you climb up the hill, you come to the ruined city of Mandore, with its old palace.

Nehru Park

Jodhpur Nehru Park is another one of the popular gardens of Jodhpur. The park is covering an area of 14 acres. Nehru Park was developed as a park for children. The famous Nehru park of Jodhpur, Rajasthan was inaugurated on 7th September 1966 by the then Chief Minister, Shri Mohan Lal Sukhadia. The park reflects the beauty of nature through its fountain, pond, swings, flowerbeds, trees and plants, etc.
Earlier there was a pond named Bakhat Sagar pond. But slowly and gradually the pond deteriorated with the city's dirty water getting collected there. In order to solve the problem, its upper portion was converted into Bakhat Sagar residential colony. The lower portion of the pond contains the Nehru park now. The green color always acts as an emollient for a weary mind. Gardens still ring the previous princely aroma that makes its way to everyone's hearts through the enthralling fragrance of roses and lilies. Both Children and adults often visit the garden with equal interest and zeal. Jodhpur Nehru Park is known to fascinate people with the nature's beauty in which it abounds. It also educates and informs children about nature and its importance.

Umed Garden

One of the popular gardens of Jodhpur is the Jodhpur Umed garden. It is spread on an area of 82 acres. The famous Umed garden of Jodhpur, Rajasthan was developed by Maharaja Umed Singh. It is named after him only. The garden has five separate gates around it to facilitate entry to the garden from different directions. It has lush green lawns with beautiful roses and other seasoned flowers. Also inside the garden, is a museum, towering Ashoka trees, artistically designed fountains, a library and a zoo.
Viceroy Willingdon inaugurated the zoo in the garden. At the time of its inauguration, the Umed garden had lion, tiger, zebra, ostrich and an emu. There was separate cage made for monkeys. A 'Walk-in Aviary' in the zoo was constructed in the garden in 1978. The aviary houses different types of birds, local, African and Australian parrots, ducks, rabbits etc. All the birds and animals are kept in their natural environment.
Also in the Umed garden, is a large cage for bears opposite the aviary. Also there are pigeons, crocodiles, foxes, deer, lions, leopards, etc. Children as well as adults very often visit the garden with equal interest. The garden is known to mesmerize people with the nature's beauty in which it abounds. Also, it is a good place to educate children in relation to nature.

Balsamand Lake

It Is An Artificial Lake

The Balsammand Lake in Jodhpur, Rajasthan is a popular picnic spot, encircled by hills. It is an artificial lake built in 1159 AD. Balsammand Lake is approximately 7 kms from the main city, on the Jodhpur - Mandore road. This lake is approximately one kilometer long, fifty meters wide and fifteen meters deep. Next to the lake stands the Balsammand Palace, an artistic eight-pillared palace with three entrance gates. Maharaja Sur Singh got the palace constructed in 1936, as a summer pavilion.
All around the lake are lush green gardens. You can also take a walk through the trees, the rose beds and around pools covered with lilies. Also in the garden are the groves of mango, guava, papaya, plum, banana, pomegranate and other fruits. An artificial cascading waterfall brings water from the reservoir to the gardens. The embankments ofthe lake, in front of the palace, have domed structure that offers fabulous views of the lake. One will also get to see the peacocks, blue bulls, jackals and hundreds of fruit bats in the trees.
Approximately 2 km from the city and on the way to the lake, is the Maha Mandir. A hundred pillared temple, it is dedicated to Lord Shiva. A walled town is built around the temple. The lake is a must-see picnic spot, enchanting tourists with the cool breeze blowing through the lush greenery around the lake. The peaceful surroundings of Balsammand Lake will leave you at peace with yourself.

Kaylana Lake

Breathtaking View Of The Lake

Kaylana Lake in Jodhpur, Rajasthan is located 8 kms to the west of Jodhpur on the Jaisalmer road. Pratap Singh, the then Prime Minister of Jodhpur, got the lake constructed in 1872. This artificial lake is spread over 84 square kms.Where the lake now lies, was once an area having palaces and gardens of two rulers of Jodhpur. They were destroyed to make the Kaylana Lake. Near to the lake is a Dak Bungalow of PHED, the Irrigation department. There are also boating facilities available for the tourists here.
An ideal picnic spot for tourists, this lake offers a breathtaking view of the sunset. At that time the sky looks like a canvas splashed with spectacular colors. Kaylana Lake is the perfect place to relax or have picnics. If you are interested in birds, then, this place will further interest you. Also known by the name of Pratap Sagar, the area around this lake was once full of wild bears. It served as a secured hunting place for the royal members. But, with the increase in population it has not remained so.
Don't even try to swim in this if you are not an expert swimmer. Better still, don't swim at all. Many youngsters trying to swim across this deep lake have lost their lives. Inspite of this, Kaylana Lake is a charming picnic spot.The beauty of this place will keep on lingering with you for a long time after your visit.

Sardar Samand Lake

Near to the city of Jodhpur is the Sardar Samand Lake. The lake lays 60-kms south-east of Jodhpur off the Jodhpur - Pali route. The scenery of this lake is fascinating. Sardar Samand Lake attracts countless varieties of migratory birds. So, if you are a bird watcher, this is the place to be. Also enchanted by its placid waters are tourists who come to enjoy peace and solitude of the place.
While on your way to Sardar Samand Lake from Jodhpur, one may even spot freely roaming wildlife of the region, especially the Black Buck, Neelgai and Chinkara. Even the rote presents you with an interesting drive, keeping you entranced. The countryside with its lively villages and smiling village folk offers you taste of the region's hospitality. The route also passes through the Bishnoi villages, an old community.
The lake as well as the route to the lake, provides a virtual treat to photographers. On a hill overlooking the Sardar Samand Lake, stands the summer palace of Maharaja Umaid Singh. It was once the hunting lodge of the royal Jodhpur family. It has now been converted into the Sardar Samand Lake Resort. The resort offers some of the most breathtaking views of the magnificent lake.

Chamunda Mataji Temple

The Chamunda Mataji Temple in Jodhpur, Rajasthan is situated in the southern end of the Mehrangarh Fort. Chamunda Mataji was the favorite goddess of Rao Jodha. In 1460, he brought her idol from the old capital of Mandore in 1460.Then, it was installed in the Mehrangarh Fort. Till date, the goddess remains the Isht Devi (the adopted goddess) of Maharajas and the Royal Family.
Chamunda Mata is worshipped by most of Jodhpur's citizens also. During Dussehra celebrations, Mehrangarh Fort is thronged by devotees to get a glimpse of Chamunda Devi. If you are a devotee of Chamunda Devi, do visit this temple, when in Jodhpur.