SHREE's Jodhpur, Guidebook

Sightseeing

Umaid Bhawan Palace

One of the best Architectural Monument of it's times. A 1940's elevator takes you to Sunset Pavilion for a view from the highest dining point in Jodhpur. The Palace and the Museum hold a large private collection of the royal family, which includes elegant object d'art, antique clocks, banners gifted by Queen Victoria, murals, trophies and weapons.

Umaid Bhawan Palace

One of the best Architectural Monument of it's times. A 1940's elevator takes you to Sunset Pavilion for a view from the highest dining point in Jodhpur. The Palace and the Museum hold a large private collection of the royal family, which includes elegant object d'art, antique clocks, banners gifted by Queen Victoria, murals, trophies and weapons.

Mehrangarh Safn Traust

Mehrangarh Fort stands a hundred feet in splendor on a perpendicular cliff, four hundred feet above the sky line of Jodhpur. Burnished red sand stone, imposing, invincible and yet with a strange haunting beauty that beckons . Much has been written about the Citadel of the Sun, for truly, it is one of the most impressive in all Rajasthan. So colossal are its proportions that Rudyard Kipling called it “ the work of giants”. Today, it is acknowledged as one of the best preserved fort in India.

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Mehrangarh Safn Traust

Fort Road

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Mehrangarh Fort stands a hundred feet in splendor on a perpendicular cliff, four hundred feet above the sky line of Jodhpur. Burnished red sand stone, imposing, invincible and yet with a strange haunting beauty that beckons . Much has been written about the Citadel of the Sun, for truly, it is one of the most impressive in all Rajasthan. So colossal are its proportions that Rudyard Kipling called it “ the work of giants”. Today, it is acknowledged as one of the best preserved fort in India.

Chamunda Mata Mandir

Chamunda Mata Temple is situated in Southern hill of Mehrangarh fort.

Chamunda Mata Mandir

Chamunda Mata Temple is situated in Southern hill of Mehrangarh fort.

Jaswant Thada

This white marbled architecture is a memorial site of a Rajput clan. This cenotaph was built in the 19th century by Maharaja Sardar Singh in the memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, the 33rd Rathore ruler of Jodhpur. One should visit this memorial, which has a temple like architecture, on their tour to Jodhpur. Jaswant Thada is a perfect example of architectural brilliance. The architecture is made of white marbles which are so fine that the outer surface of the whole building emits a warm glow during sunlight. Currently it exhibits a variety of paintings and portraits of Jodhpur rulers. The Jaswant Thada is a cenotaph located in Jodhpur, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh of Jodhpur State in 1899 in memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, and serves as the cremation ground for the royal Rajput family of Marwar.

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Jaswant Thada

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This white marbled architecture is a memorial site of a Rajput clan. This cenotaph was built in the 19th century by Maharaja Sardar Singh in the memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, the 33rd Rathore ruler of Jodhpur. One should visit this memorial, which has a temple like architecture, on their tour to Jodhpur. Jaswant Thada is a perfect example of architectural brilliance. The architecture is made of white marbles which are so fine that the outer surface of the whole building emits a warm glow during sunlight. Currently it exhibits a variety of paintings and portraits of Jodhpur rulers. The Jaswant Thada is a cenotaph located in Jodhpur, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh of Jodhpur State in 1899 in memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, and serves as the cremation ground for the royal Rajput family of Marwar.

Rao Jodha eyðimörk steinapark

The park spread over 12 acres, was created in 2006 to try and restore the natural ecology of a large, rocky area adjoining and below the fort. It was opened to the public in February 2011. The area in and around the park contains distinctive volcanic rock and sandstone formations. The park includes a Visitors Centre with Interpretation Gallery, a native plant nursery, small shop and cafe. There are four trails (yellow, green, red, and blue trails), about 880 m to 1115 m long, that visitors can take and trained guides and naturalists are also available.

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Rao Jodha eyðimörk steinapark

Fort Road

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The park spread over 12 acres, was created in 2006 to try and restore the natural ecology of a large, rocky area adjoining and below the fort. It was opened to the public in February 2011. The area in and around the park contains distinctive volcanic rock and sandstone formations. The park includes a Visitors Centre with Interpretation Gallery, a native plant nursery, small shop and cafe. There are four trails (yellow, green, red, and blue trails), about 880 m to 1115 m long, that visitors can take and trained guides and naturalists are also available.

Mahamandir Temple

Mahamandir Temple is located about 2 km away from Jodhpur. The best part of this temple is its royal architecture which attracts large number of tourists.

Mahamandir Temple

Mahamandir Temple is located about 2 km away from Jodhpur. The best part of this temple is its royal architecture which attracts large number of tourists.

Mandore Garden

The history behind Mandore Gardens Mandore, an enchanting ancient town, once served as the regal seat of the mighty Pratiharas in the 6th century CE. These noble rulers dominated the region, creating a dynasty that left a lasting mark on the sands of time. Even after the Gurjara-Pratihara empire dissolved, a Pratihara family continued to reign over Mandore. Rao Chunda, a Rathore chief known for his daring spirit, was bound to a Pratihara princess in holy matrimony and as a pact for saving Mandore against the Tulglaq dynasty of Delhi Sultanate. As a symbol of love and trust, Rao Chunda received the Mandore Fort as a dowry. In 1427, Rao Ranmal Rathore ascended the throne of Mandore, adding another chapter to the history. Mandore Gardens Jodhpur stand as a testament to time’s endless beauty. The ruins and remnants, of this Astonishing garden, whisper the secrets of an ancient era, leaving tourists fascinated.

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Mandore Garden

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The history behind Mandore Gardens Mandore, an enchanting ancient town, once served as the regal seat of the mighty Pratiharas in the 6th century CE. These noble rulers dominated the region, creating a dynasty that left a lasting mark on the sands of time. Even after the Gurjara-Pratihara empire dissolved, a Pratihara family continued to reign over Mandore. Rao Chunda, a Rathore chief known for his daring spirit, was bound to a Pratihara princess in holy matrimony and as a pact for saving Mandore against the Tulglaq dynasty of Delhi Sultanate. As a symbol of love and trust, Rao Chunda received the Mandore Fort as a dowry. In 1427, Rao Ranmal Rathore ascended the throne of Mandore, adding another chapter to the history. Mandore Gardens Jodhpur stand as a testament to time’s endless beauty. The ruins and remnants, of this Astonishing garden, whisper the secrets of an ancient era, leaving tourists fascinated.

Toorji Ka Jhalra bavdi

Stepwells ensured the availability of water during periods of drought and served as perennial water sources in desert lands. The women of the villages would often go to the 'Bavaris' to draw water from the well through the Persian wheel. The stone-lined 'stepwells' provided respite from the desert sun and became a venue for cultural celebrations for the village people.

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Toorji Ka Jhalra bavdi

Sutharo Ka Bass Road

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Stepwells ensured the availability of water during periods of drought and served as perennial water sources in desert lands. The women of the villages would often go to the 'Bavaris' to draw water from the well through the Persian wheel. The stone-lined 'stepwells' provided respite from the desert sun and became a venue for cultural celebrations for the village people.

Ghantaghar (Klukkuturn)

The tower was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh, from whom the adjacent Sardar Market takes its name. An ancient clock tower stands tall, preserved in the middle of the city, believed to be the sole source for tracking time for locals in earlier times. The top of this tower gives an amazing panorama of the city.

Ghantaghar (Klukkuturn)

Nai Sarak

The tower was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh, from whom the adjacent Sardar Market takes its name. An ancient clock tower stands tall, preserved in the middle of the city, believed to be the sole source for tracking time for locals in earlier times. The top of this tower gives an amazing panorama of the city.

KAYLANA LAKE

Kaylana Lake is located 8 km west of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India. It is an artificial lake, built by Pratap Singh in 1872. The lake spreads over an area of 0.84 km². In ancient times this region had palaces and gardens made by two rulers of Jodhpur.

KAYLANA LAKE

Kaylana Lake is located 8 km west of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India. It is an artificial lake, built by Pratap Singh in 1872. The lake spreads over an area of 0.84 km². In ancient times this region had palaces and gardens made by two rulers of Jodhpur.

Machia Biological Park

The vision of the Machia Biological Park is to create an opportunity for the citizens of Jodhpur to have a biological park very close to the city in Machia Forest Block of 604 ha. near Kayalana lake. Jodhpur is having a tradition of very good in-situ conservation. The vision is to create one of the best example of ex-situ conservation and at the same time the best tourist spot of Jodhpur.

Machia Biological Park

Kailana Road

The vision of the Machia Biological Park is to create an opportunity for the citizens of Jodhpur to have a biological park very close to the city in Machia Forest Block of 604 ha. near Kayalana lake. Jodhpur is having a tradition of very good in-situ conservation. The vision is to create one of the best example of ex-situ conservation and at the same time the best tourist spot of Jodhpur.

Osiyan Mata hof (Shri Sachchiyay Mataji)

Famous Osian Mata Temple around 60 km from Jodhpur City. Osian is famous as home to the cluster of ruined Hindu and Jain temples dating from the 8th to 12th centuries. The city was a major religious centre of the kingdom of Marwar during the Gurjara Pratihara dynasty. One can have lunch in Bhojanahala.

Osiyan Mata hof (Shri Sachchiyay Mataji)

Jodhpur - phalodi megha highway

Famous Osian Mata Temple around 60 km from Jodhpur City. Osian is famous as home to the cluster of ruined Hindu and Jain temples dating from the 8th to 12th centuries. The city was a major religious centre of the kingdom of Marwar during the Gurjara Pratihara dynasty. One can have lunch in Bhojanahala.

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