Jodhpur stands at the edge of the Thar Derset and is the largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur. Once the capital of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 A.D by Rao Jodha (Chief of the Rathor clan of Rajputs.). Jodhpur, the Blue City, is a fascinating city of Rajasthan, India. One of the most traveled tourist destinations in Rajasthan, Jodhpur is famous for its magnificent forts, beautiful palaces, havelis, museums, temples and colorful bazaars. Jodhpur is also known for its unique culture, arts and crafts and colorful festivals. India Travel Portal offers to take you to this fascinating tourist destination of Rajasthan on your Jodhpur tour. Jodhpur has a number of exciting tourist attractions, promising its visitors with an unforgettable holiday experience.
Mehrangarh Fort: The magnificent Mehrangarh or the ‘Sun’ fort was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459AD. When he shiffed his capital from Mandore on the advice of a hermit. The imposing hfor perches atop a 125 m.high hill, above the city and overlooks the rugged and rocky terrain. It is a standing sentinel to the grandeur of the past, invincible and dauntless in its league with time. The most beautiful of all the chambers in the fort is the Phool Mahal. It was a private and exclusive chamber of the King. Maharaja Abhaya Singh got the Phool Mahal constructed for spending his leisure time. The chamber was designed beautifully in intricate carvings filled with gold. The gold was won in a battle against a Mughal Governor known as Sarbuland Khan.
Another chamber that is worth the visit is the Jhanki Mahal that was constructed exclusively for the royal ladies. Since they could not be seen publicly, they watched the proceedings in the royal courts from the small windows of this chamber. The Jhanki Mahal today houses a collection of intricately carved mirrors that have images of elephants, birds, camels and heavenly figures
Umaid Bhawan Palace: Located at 2 km southeast of the Jodhpur city at the top of a hill, Umaid Bhawan Palace is another major landmark of Jodhpur. Commissioned by Maharaja Umaid Singh in 1929 as a famine relief scheme,
Constructed of marble and red sandstone, this immense palace is also known as the ‘Chittar Palace’ because of the local Chhitar sandstone used was built between 1923 and 1940, providing employment for 3,000 famine-stricken people. Now a famous hotel, the Palace also houses a Museum
Jaswant Thada: Close the ofr tcomplex lies this 19th century royal cenotaph of Jaswant Thada is located north of the Mehrangarh Fort. The memorial is made of white marble and dedicated to Jaswant Singh II (1878-95), one of the most famous kings of Jodhpur. Inside, the reverent ambience is framed with several portraits of Jodhpur royalty
Mandore Gardens: Situated o the outskirts of just 8 km from Jodhpur city, Mandore is famous for its sprawling gardens, massive cenotaphs, temples, ruins and sculpture. A popular picnic spot, the gardens are famous for its manicured lush green lawns, rock-carved sculptures, all from a single piece of stone, and a small museum displaying sculptures and ivory and lacquer pieces.
Mahamandir Temple: The Magnificnet temple is situated on the just 2 km from Jodhpur city on the Mandore Road, the Mahamandir Temple is famous for its 84 intricately carved pillars, ornamented with detailed carvings of yogic postures is also known as architectural splendour.
Balsamand Lake and Palace: Located at only 7 km
from Jodhpur, the beautiful Balsamand Palace is the erstwhile summer
palace on the embankments of a serene and calm Balsamand Lake, was
built by Sir Partap and its as favorite picnic spot. The entire
property has now been converted into a luxury resort.
