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GENERAL
INFO
 Jodhpur
is at the edge of the Thar desert and is the largest city in
Rajasthan after Jaipur. The city is dominated by a massive fort,
topping a sheer rocky ridge right in the middle of the town.
Jodhpur was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, a chief of the Rajput
clan known as the Rathores. His descendants ruled not only
Jodhpur, but also other Rajput princely states.
The old city of Jodhpur is surrounded by 10 kms long wall, built
about a century after the city was founded. From the fort, you can
clearly see where the old city ends and the new begins. It's fascinating
to wander around the jumble of winding streets in the old city, out of
which eight gates lead. Jodhpur is affectionately referred to as the
' Blue City ' because of the indigo-coloured houses in the old town.
These can be seen from the ramparts of the mighty Mehrangarh, which
looms high above the buzzing city.
SIGHTSEEING
 MEHRANGARH
FORT
Situated on a steep hill, Mehrangarh fort is one of the largest forts in
India. The beauty and the grandeur of numerous palaces in the fort
narrates a saga of hard sandstones yielding to the chisels of skilled
Jodhpuri sculptures. Inside the fort, there is a series of courtyards
and palaces.
KAILANA LAKE
An artificial lake on the Jaisalmer road. An idyllic picnic spot with
spectacular sunsets.
MAHA MANDIR TEMPLE
Built in 1812, this is an old walled town with few hundred houses. The
temple with 84 beautifully carved pillars is an architectural wonder.
 UMAID
BHAWAN PALACE
Built of marble and pink sandstone, this immense palace is also known as
the Chittar Palace because of the local Chittar sandstone used. The only
palace built in 20th century under the famine relief programme, has now
been converted into a hotel with some parts being retained as a museum.
GOVERNMENT MUSEUM
This museum has a rich collection of weapons, textiles, miniature
portraits, local crafts and images of Jain Tirthankars. It is situated
in the middle of the Umaid public gardens.
 JASWANT
THADA
This white marble memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II is a short
distance from the fort, just off the fort road. The cenotaph, built in
1899, was followed by the royal crematorium and three other cenotaphs
which stand nearby. There is some beautiful marble jali work and fine
views from the terrace in front of the cenotaph.
CLOCK TOWER & SADAR MARKET
The clock tower is a popular landmark in the old city. The vibrant
Sardar Market is close to the tower, and narrow alleys lead from here to
bazaars selling vegetables, spices, Indian sweets, textiles, silver and
handicrafts. It is a great place to ramble around at leisure. |
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