Jodhpur Tour in India
Situated on the fringe of the Thar Desert, the city has 9 kms circumference wall which keeps out the desert sands. The great fort, temples and palaces are the main attractions for the tourists.
MEHERANGARH FORT
Situated at the Fort Road it was built in the year 1459 by Rao Jodha. This fort included several palaces.The Moti Mahal (Pearl palace), Phool Mahal (flower palace), Sheesh Mahal (glass palace) and the other apartments. The museum at the palace has rooms filled with lavish royal palanquins, thrones, paintings. You also get amazing views of the city from the ramparts of the Fort.
MANDORE GARDENS
The Mandore Garden is situated 8 kms north of Jodhpur. The garden made of red sandstone has a beautiful sculpture. There are 16 colorfully painted heroes and deities carved from a single piece of stone. This garden also had a small museum. The sculptures from 5th to 9th century, ivory and lacquer work are displayed here. The museum opens from 1000 to 1600, Saturday to Thursday and Friday is a holiday.
JASWANT THADA
This crematorium is situated near to Meherangarh Fort. It opens daily from 0800 to 1800. Entry - free. This royal marble crematorium was built in 1899 for Maharaja Jaswant Singh II.
UMAID BHAWAN PALACE MUSEUM
This palace was built in 1929 and completed in 1942 by 3,000 workers under the command of Maharaja Umaid Singh. This palace is now converted into a museum, deluxe hotel and a royal residence. The distinctive feature of this building is its construction without using any cement. It is made of interlocking blocks of sandstone. The central dome of the palace is 183 feet high. The museum has a collection of miniature paintings, crafts and royal finery.
