Showing posts with label Place to visit in Jodhpur. Show all posts
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Tuesday, 12 November 2013

Place to visit in Jodhpur

  Mehrangarh Fort - The most magnificent fort in Jodhpur is the Mehrangarh Fort. It is situated on a 150m high hill. Rao Jodha, the then chief of Rathore clan, constructed it in 1459.

  Umaid Bhavan Palace - One of the fascinating palaces of Jodhpur is the Umaid Bhavan palace. Maharaja Umaid Singh constructed it in 20th century. A part of the palace has now been converted into a hotel and a museum.

  Jaswant Thada - Jaswant Thada lies to the left of the Mehrangarh fort complex. It is a royal cenotaph made up of white marble. It was built to commemorate Maharaja Jaswant Singh. Some rare portraits of the former rulers of Jodhpur are also displayed here.
  Moti Mahal
  Chamunda Mataji Temple.
  Mandore, 7 km outside the city. The ancient capital of Marwar, before Jodhpur was built.

  Khejarla Fort - located 85 km. from the main city. Situated in a rural setting, the 400 year old, Fort Khejarla offers guests an enlivening experience. The stunning red sandstone monument is an example of the Rajput architecture.

  Balsamand Lake