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Jodhpur Travel
Jodhpur Sightseeing
Mehrangarh
Fort: Spread over 5km on a stiff rugged hill and looking down from a
height of about 100 meters, the fort appears invincible and impenetrable
from outside but houses some of the most intricately adorned palaces with
exquisitely carved panels and latticed windows. Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal,
Sheesh mahal, Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana are some of the important palaces
to visit and view the collection of palanquins, howdahs, royal miniatures,
musical instruments, costumes, colorful pagaris and furniture.
Jaswant
Thada: A cluster of royal cenotaphs in white marble lies very close to
the fort. Built in 1899 in the memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh, the
cenotaphs also house portraits of the rulers of Jodhpur. It has extremely
rare 15 cm thick milk white marble slabs.
Umaid
Bhawan Place: Built by Maharaja Umaid Singh (1929-1942 AD), and named
after him, this grand palace is also known as Chittar palace, because of the
local chittar sandstone used. It is an exquisite example of Indo-colonial
art deco style of the 30s. A unique feature of this palace is that the
hand-chiselled sandstone blocks have been put together in a special system
of interlocking; there is no mortar binding. A portion of the palace has
been converted into a hotel, and the remaining is on view for visitors as an
excellent museum, which houses model aeroplanes, antique weapons, clocks and
bob watches, priceless crockery and hunting trophies. Both sections retain
the ambience of royal splendor.
Girdikot and Sardar Marker: Located in the heart of Jodhpur, these colorful markets throb with
activity. Tiny shops dot the narrow lanes and a wide range of handicrafts
makes this an especially charming area.
Tulhati Maha: An
old palace, now a hospital for women.
Museum: Displayed
are a wide collection of paintings, sculptures and antique weapons.
Excursions
Balsamand
(5 km): A pretty lake with a pleasure or summer palace on its banks. An
ideal picnic spot.
Mandore (8km): The ancient capital of
Marwar. It contains the cenotaphs of Jodhpur rulers and sixteen gigantic
figures carved out of a single rock depicting popular Hindu and folk deities
in bright color, which are very well maintained. The area is surrounded by a
landscaped garden with high rock terraces. An ideal picnic spot.
Mahamandir Temple (9 km): It was built in 1812 AD with 84 carved
pillars.
Kailana Lake (11 km): Situated on Jaisalmer
road, this small artificial lake is an ideal picnic spot. It is like canvas
with a splash of romantic colors. The beauty here will linger on your mind
for a long time.
Osian (58 km): On the diversion off main
Jodhpur- Bikaner Highway, in a deserted valley stand the temples of Ossian.
The road winds through undulating terrain between small hillocks punctuated
by desert stretches and a few hamlets. From a distance, one gets a
picturesque view of the fifteen-odd temples; three are outstanding-the
earlier Surya or Sun temple, and later Kali temple, Sachiya Mata Mandir and
the main Jain temple dedicated to Lord Mahavira.
Balsamand
Lake Gardens: These are built around the artificial lake constructed in
1159 AD. the oldest in Asia. The gardens were developed later on.
Guda
Bishnoi (25 kms.): These are immaculately kept villages of the Bishnoi
community staunch believers in the sanctity of plant and animal life.
Dhawa (45 km): Situated on Barmer road, and having teeming wildlife,
Doli invites you to an irresistible adventure. Black Indian antelopes of
varied species can be seen here in large numbers, roaming free and almost
mingling with the Bishnoi village.
These antelopes are sacred to the
Bishnois and they protect theme from poachers with a fervour and religious
zeal, which is typical of this tribe.
Nagaur (135 km): It
has an imposing fort with beautiful murals; Its cattle fair attracts many
buyers.
Rohit Fort (960 km): It is worth a visit. It has
been converted into a heritage hotel.
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