Located on the
foothill of a sandstone hillock, the city of Jodhpur
seems like an oasis in the vast desert. Jodhpur is one
of the favorite tourist destinations in Rajasthan. People
from India as well as all over the world visit Jodhpur
every year. There are a number of tourist attractions
in Jodhpur, enchanting the tourists.
Jodhpur tourist spots stand as
a living proof of the splendor, traditions and culture
of the Jodhpur. The glorious past of Jodhpur is personified
through the various forts, palaces and other monuments
of Jodhpur. The main places to see in Jodhpur Rajasthan
are:
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.
There are a number of attractions within the fort like
several palaces, galleries, a museum, temples and so
on.
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. |
