Jodhpur, the headquarters of the Jodhpur District was founded by Rao Jodha of
the Rathore Clan of Rajputs in 1459. Jodhpur was formerly known as Marwar and is
now a happening tourism and business centre throbbing with tourists, businessmen
and traders. The hotels in Jodhpur come in various shapes and sizes to cater to
the huge variety of people who land up in Jodhpur.
Heritage Hotels in Jodhpur :
The heritage hotels in Jodhpur breathe of the elegance and grandeur of a bygone
era while providing the newest and latest amenities. What these hotels provide
their guests with is more of an old wine in a new bottle.
Ajit Bhawan Hotel- overlooking the unending rolling dunes of the Thar Desert,
the Ajit Bhawan Palace was built for the Maharajadhiraj Sir Ajit Singh ji the
younger brother of Maharaja Umaid Singh ji of the erstwhile Jodhpur state. The
Ajit Bhawan Hotel notably, is the first heritage hotels in India.
Bal Samand Lake Palace- located on the banks of the Balsamand Lake 5 km to the
north of the Jodhpur City, the Balsamand Lake Palace is a petite hotel built
upholding the grand architecture of the Rajputs.
Hotel Karni Bhawan- home to the erstwhile Jagirdars of Sodawas, Bhati Rajputs of
the Lunar dynasty, this delightful red sandstone bungalow of the 40's is now a
reputed heritage hotel in Jodhpur. |
