History of Jodhpur | Tourist attractions in Jodhpur | Tour to Jodhpur

Jodhpur offers various sites to be visited in and around the city. These sites attract a large number of tourists every year. You can enjoy watching the archeological sites, religious sites, historical sites and more on your tour to Jodhpur. We at India tours and travel offer you tours for local sightseeing in Jodhpur; these include some of the famous sites of Jodhpur as under:

Mehrangarh Fort: The 5 km long majestic fort on a 125 metre high hill is one of the most impressive and formidable structures. On your Jodhpur tour you can visit the Mehrangarh Fort. Although invincible from the outside, the fort has four gates approached by a winding road. Within the fort are some magnificent palaces with marvelously carved panels, latticed windows, and evocative names. These palaces house a fabulous collection of trappings of Indian royalty including a superb collection of palanquins, elephant hawdahs, miniature paintings of various schools, musical instruments, costumes, and furniture.

Jaswant Thada: You can visit Jaswant Thada on your tour to Jodhpur. At Jaswant Thada you will find a cluster of royal cenotaphs in white marble. built in 1899 A.D. in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Within the main cenotaph are the portraits of various Jodhpur rulers.

Umaid Bhawan Palace: The only 20th century palace built under the famine relief project that gave employment to famine struck population. The palace was completed in 16 years. This opulent edifice in sandstone is still the residence of the former rulers with a part of it running as hotel and remaining part as a museum.

Girdikot and Sardar Market: These colorful markets with tiny shops dotting the narrow lanes are situated in the heart of the city and are popular for a wide range of handicrafts, making them the favorite haunt of shoppers.

Balsamand Lake and Gardens: A pretty lake built in 1159 A.D. A splendid summer Palace stands by the lakeside surrounded by beautiful gardens. An idyllic spot for excursions.

Mandore: The ancient capital of Marwar has cenotaphs of the Jodhpur rulers. The Hall of heroes has fifteen figures carved out of the rock on the wall, which represent Hindu deities. Its beautiful gardens with high rock terraces make it a popular picnic spot.

Osian: An oasis in the desert, situated on the diversion off the main Jodhpur-Bikaner Highway. A drive to this ancient township takes one past undulating terrain, punctuated by desert stretches and little hamlets. Osian has 15 beautifully sculptured Jain and Brahmanical temples. Of these the most outstanding ones are the earlier Surya or Sun Temple and the later Kali temple, Sachiya Mata Temple and the main Jain temple dedicated to Lord Mahavira.

History of Jodhpur | Tourist attractions in Jodhpur | Tour to Jodhpur