Discovering Blue City - Jodhpur: A Fascinating Self-Guided Tour - Day 3

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Otherwise known as Jaswant Thada, although it is often referred to as the “Taj Mahal of Rajasthan” due to its white marble architecture like that of the Taj Mahal in Agra."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FB0gD4GXhti1YbXxK6ZR3%2FScreenshot%202023-04-05%20at%2017-58-39%2011851495504_263cfae3f9_b.jpg%20(JPEG%20Image%201024%20%C3%97%20684%20pixels).png?alt=media&token=d40681fd-4eda-4789-98f6-4c1d3bfc6e11"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FB0gD4GXhti1YbXxK6ZR3%2FScreenshot%202023-04-05%20181126.jpg?alt=media&token=8cfa0e2e-cf4d-4343-a86a-a4fa76b05ad5"},{"type":"text","content":"Going here is budget-friendly and definitely one of the best places to visit in Jodhpur. It is relatively quiet and serene (unless a tour bus full of tourists just happened to stop). There's a beautiful, calm lake just next to it with a gorgeous desert-mountain backdrop in the distance."},{"type":"text","content":"Entry costs around 30-50 Rs. The area is well-kept with a beautifully-maintained garden. Both the inside and outside of the big white memorial is just breathtaking. Don't forget to take your shoes off before you go in! The view from atop the stairs also offers a wonderful panorama of Jodhpur."},{"type":"text","content":"> _Traveler's Tip:_ If you do choose to get a tuk-tuk to the Jaswant Thada, try to make a bargain by including a trip back down to the city in the price. If you're getting a tuk-tuk from a touristy location like the Jaswant Thada, expect to pay almost half to double the price than if you were down in the streets, away from the top places to visit in Jodhpur."}]},{"address":"Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.18347772757635147,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":26.28119475784204,"longitude":73.04813909999997},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# **UMAID BHAWAN (PALACE/HOTEL/MUSEUM)**"},{"type":"text","content":"### 11:00 AM UMAID BHAWAN"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FB0gD4GXhti1YbXxK6ZR3%2FScreenshot%202023-04-06%20at%2020-18-22%201996_-218-20A_Jodhpur_Hotel_Umaid_Bhawan_Palace_(2233393509).jpg%20(JPEG%20Image%201644%20%C3%97%20976%20pixels)%20%E2%80%94%20Scaled%20(97%25).png?alt=media&token=f7775255-2b95-42d9-8bf2-431168e1a775"},{"type":"audio","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FB0gD4GXhti1YbXxK6ZR3%2F2023-04-06%2020-09-08%20(mp3cut.net).m4a?alt=media&token=ab72d111-37f8-4fad-b094-411cc6fe9adc"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FB0gD4GXhti1YbXxK6ZR3%2FScreenshot%202023-04-06%20at%2020-18-17%20umaid-bhawan-hall.jpg%20(WEBP%20Image%20925%20%C3%97%20617%20pixels).png?alt=media&token=30272eac-7e63-486b-b3fa-338dcccd1607"},{"type":"text","content":"The Umaid Bhawan is actually tri-fold, making it quite unique. It's partially the private residence of the royal family, partially a luxury hotel, and partially a museum showcasing the royal family of the 20th century. You'll no doubt see it in the distance from the Mehrangarh Fort or the Jaswant Thada on a clear day!"},{"type":"text","content":"While I consider the Umaid Bhawan a must-see place to visit in Jodhpur, **it's a little harder to reach** so it's understandable if you skip this one. But is still doable via tuk- tuk if you have time. I think it took about 30 minutes one-way. We struck a deal with a tuk-tuk in town for a roundtrip price. We paid round 500 Rs. He actually waited on us to do the tour of the museum and waved us down when we got out. It was pretty cute!"},{"type":"text","content":"I was a little disappointed that there wasn't more to the museum, even though it was displayed well. But they did have all the fancy cars belonging to the royal family on showcase. Just exit the palace and go back toward the entrance."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FB0gD4GXhti1YbXxK6ZR3%2FCapture.JPG?alt=media&token=8ad6c26f-8f20-4aea-bc7d-32aad41ae688"},{"type":"text","content":"It was time to go, so we waved our tuk-tuk down and headed back to the hotel to prepare our bags for our departure to Jaisalmer."},{"type":"text","content":"## **Jodhpur is a magical city with a very special vibe!**"},{"type":"text","content":"If your favorite color is blue or if you enjoy photography, good food, history of royal dynasties, majestic forts, architecture, and more, then you should definitely visit Jodhpur, India!"},{"type":"text","content":"Overall, our pace in Jodhpur was slow and relaxed which is just what we were looking for. We revisited the rooftop restaurant from our first night in Jodhpur to have one more meal."}]},{"address":". Rooftop Restaurant","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.18501439196141306,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":26.298030357847836,"longitude":73.0207459},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# **ROOFTOP RESTAURANT**"},{"type":"text","content":"### 1:00 PM ROOFTOP RESTAURANT"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FB0gD4GXhti1YbXxK6ZR3%2FScreenshot%202023-04-06%20at%2020-27-37%20roof-top-restaurant.jpg%20(JPEG%20Image%201024%20%C3%97%201024%20pixels)%20%E2%80%94%20Scaled%20(93%25).png?alt=media&token=07e2acab-daee-415e-886f-ca9b52b41bef"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FB0gD4GXhti1YbXxK6ZR3%2FScreenshot%202023-04-06%20at%2020-27-19%2016080420147_6dc1b3b479_b.jpg%20(JPEG%20Image%201024%20%C3%97%20768%20pixels).png?alt=media&token=4d817b5f-b21a-41ea-89bc-3c6c9deb89ff"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FB0gD4GXhti1YbXxK6ZR3%2FScreenshot%202023-04-06%20at%2020-25-44%20roof-top-fort-view.jpg%20(JPEG%20Image%20550%20%C3%97%20367%20pixels).png?alt=media&token=c00bbfbc-4753-4bb4-b3df-7cabdcc79ba9"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FB0gD4GXhti1YbXxK6ZR3%2FScreenshot%202023-04-06%20at%2020-27-11%20m6SEOFQcQzCd.jpg%20(JPEG%20Image%201000%20%C3%97%20667%20pixels).png?alt=media&token=03e87eb0-99ba-444b-a857-e43477cc7922"},{"type":"text","content":"The rooftop restaurant is amazing and the food is really good. The food is very rich in flavor, quality and taste. Service is also professional. Presentation is extraordinary. The taste of the food is something like traditional foods. We are full and content."}]}]