Jodhpur
tourist attractions primarily
comprise numerous forts, temples
and palaces.
Situated on the edge
of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan,
Jodhpur is a fascinating city
that effortlessly blends an old
world charm with ultramodern suburban
lifestyle.
Tourist attractions of Jodhpur
are a traveler's delight.
Easily
accessible from all corners of
the city, Jodhpur tourist attractions
are bound to enthrall you with
their architectural brilliance
and intricacy.
The
following are some of the famous
Tourist Attractions in Jodhpur:
Mehrangarh Fort
Located atop a 125-meter high
hillock, the Mehrangarh Fort is
the pride of Jodhpur.
Having fascinated
tourists for years now, the fort
has become the most visited tourist
attraction of Jodhpur and Sightseeing in Jodhpur.
Spread
over 5 sq. kms, the fort is bound
by huge walls and seven enormous
gates. Consisting of five palaces
and a museum, the fort is an architectural
marvel.
Umaid Bhawan
Palace
On the top of a hill at a distance
of two kilometers from the city
lies the Umaid Bhawan Palace.
Built in the 1920s by Maharaja
Umaid Singh, the palace was built
to serve famine-stricken habitants
of the state. It has been converted
into a five-star hotel.
Jaswant Thada
The cenotaph of Jaswant Thada,
near the Mehrangarh Fort is a
memorial dedicated to Maharaja
Jaswant Singh, a beloved king
of Jodhpur.
Built in the 19th
century, it has become a well-known
Jodhpur tourist attraction and Sightseeing in Jodhpur.
Balsamand Lake and Palace
At a distance of seven kilometers
from Jodhpur, the Balsamand Palace,
situated on the banks of the serene
Balsamand Lake make for a beautiful
'couple'.
Osiyan Temple- An ancient temple of the Jaineism faith lying 60 km outside Jodhpur Rajasthan Tours.
Government Museum- Find here a has a rich collection of weapons, textiles, miniature portraits and images of Jain Tirthankars.
It is nestled in the heart of the Umaid public gardens.
Tourists often come
here in search of tranquility.
