Jodhpur, India

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Rank : 8.5 (average on 6 votes)

Coordinates : 26.267557, 73.019042 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : We are in the western part of India. His favorite subjects are near the Thar desert with its dunes and its spectacular colors, the largest market in the main square of the city where there is the clock tower and the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, from whose ramparts overlooking the whole city blue at his feet. Already Jodhpur is called the blue city, the color typical of the houses that give a touch of indigo (the color of the Brahmins) in this fascinating metropolis gateway to the Great Indian Desert. Do not miss the Mandoor Gardens. The "gardens Mandoor ', with their charming collection of temples and monuments, and their high rock terraces, are another major attraction. Gardens are home to the chhatris (cenotaphs) of many rulers of the former principality of Marwar. Important among these is the chhatri Maharaja Ajit Singh, built in 1793.

Recommended equipment : The destination lends itself especially to photograph the extraordinary desert landscapes and fortifications / palaces of the Maharajas. Surely other "prey" will prefer the colorful characters with their typical costumes that you will encounter during your wanderings in the city (especially in the picturesque central market). Inevitable a good wide-angle lens and a standard zoom lens quality. Highly recommended even a medium telephoto zoom like the 70-200L. The stand will allow you to capture the beautiful sunsets and beautiful sunrises in the desert and to photograph the city at dusk. I also harbor a Gorillapod in its bigger version, which is essential for framing details and able to hold the camera with the standard zoom.

Best months : Absolutely recommended the period from March to May, temperatures often exceed 40 degrees and the heat is really excessive. No one will take you into the wilderness in that periodo.Sconsigliato, but not particularly, the monsoon season from late June to September. In the desert it is rare that rain, I've been there in August and I found myself benissimo.Chi certainly has the ability to go into our winter, the temperatures are ideal.

How to get there : By air to Delhi, then you can choose whether to take a car with driver or the train to arrive (via Jaipur) in Jodhpur. Both from Delhi to Jodhpur you can easily organize a tour or a tour of Rajasthan in the desert on the backs of camels.

Visits : The inputs to the historical sites like the majestic Mehrangarh Fort are extra. To times consult a guide or the website of tourism in Rajasthan. You do not need a ticket to the Mandoor Gardens.

Notes : The Jodhpur is another gem in this wonderful jewel that is Rajasthan, advice to contact a local agency from Italy that you hire the car with the driver and with whom will plan your route. Costs much less than you think . I know quite well the north-western India to tell you that the city of Jodhpur has an incredible charm, there is a more truthful India, there are very few tourists and you can feel the desert that is immediately behind the town. Take a small hotel in the city center and enjoy the authenticity that you breathe. I much prefer the blue city to the Pink City (Jaipur).

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