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Travel Guide

 

Air :
Jodhpur Airport (JDH) is a civil enclave airport located 5km from Jodhpur Railway Station in South Jodhpur. Major airlines operating from Jodhpur Airport are Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, Air Sahara, Kingfisher Airlines and Spice Jet. The city is connected by direct flight from Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipir and Jaipur. As the airport is located in the cantonment area, it is managed by the Indian Air Force. The office of Indian Airlines, located on Airport road is open daily from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4.30pm. 

Contact Address:
Airport Controller, Airports Authority of India, Jodhpur Airport, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Phone : 91-291-2512934, 9928021555
Fax : 91-129-2512946

Rail :
Jodhpur Junction Railway Station (code : JU), situated in the city center is an important railway station of North Western Railways. The station is served by several trains from different places of the country. Both metre gauge and broad gauge services are available from here. Shatabdi Express and inter-city Express are the major trains passes regularly through Jodhpur Railway station.

The railway booking office is located on Station road, between the railway station and Sojati Gate. From Monday to Saturday, the office remains open from 8am- 1.45pm and 2 pm- 8pm and on Sundays, the service is available from 8 am - 1.45pm only. The Indrail Pass service is available in Jodhpur railway station, exclusively for foreign tourists and Indian nationals, residing abroad. 

Contact Address:
Station Road, Ratanada, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Arrival and Departure Enquiry : 1330, 1330, 0291 - 2641544
Non Automated Reservation Enquiry : 131, 0291 - 2432535 / 2636407

Road :
Jodhpur private bus stand is situated to the south of the city, few kilometers east of the Jodhpur Junction Railway Station. Rajasthan State Transport Corporation (RSTC) and private buses connect the Jodhpur city with all major towns and cities of the state. 

Local Transport : 
For local transport in the city, taxis, auto-rickshaws and tongas are available. Main taxi stand is located near Jodhpur railway station. Auto-rickshaws are best suited for traversing the narrow lanes of the old city. Jodhpur is a good place to explore by bicycle.