Desert Circuit

Rajasthan Tour Travel > Destinations

Jodhpur is the main city of this circuit. It is linked by Road, train and air from Delhi, Jaipur & Mumbai. Delhi is 597 kms. from here, Jaipur is 336 kms from here.

Osian : An ancient site, known as land of temples. It was a Brahamanical centre and later on Jainism also flourished here. It is 65 kms to the north west of Jodhpur. There are several beautiful temples and shrines some of them are as old as of 4th century AD. The Sun temple is among the oldest temples of this town. The door way to this temple is one of the finest to be seen any where in India. The Harihara temple, dating back to 750 AD is worth seeing. There are many temples built from time to time which makes this site a temple complex.

Mandore : 8 kms from Jodhpur lies this ancient capital of Marwar Now a days it has become a part of Jodhpur city. The area is surrounded by a landscaped garden with high rock terraces. Cenotaphs of Jodhpur rulers and sixteen figures carved out of a single rock are a part of this garden.

Ludurva :  It is a town of greatantiquity .It was once the capital of Bhati Rajputs before Jaisalmer was founded. It was a flourished town on the 10th and 11th century. It is 16 Kms north west of Jaisalmer town which is 285 kms from Jodhpur. There are many monuments still present in this old town. The exquisite carvings and remains of other monuments can be worth seeing.

Kolayat : It is situated 45 kms from Bikaner.It is famous for its holy tank. On the bank of this tank the famous kapilmuni temple is situated. An annual fair takes place every year during of this spot in the month of Oct.-Nov.

Kalibanga : Remains of the pre-Harappan and Harappan civilizations have been found at this place. This area is
very popular for archeologists who come here from all over the world. It is near Hanumangarh town. Hanuman garh is also an ancient city and was called as Bhatner.  A fort still exists which tells the long & glorious history of this area.