Places to See in Jodhpur
This princely city that was once the capital of the Marwar kingdom has got many places of visit, which enchant tourists from all over the world. These places reflect the then tradition, culture and splendor of the city. Some of the most famous tourist attractions in and around Jodhpur are as follows:
Achal Nath Shivalaya
Category : Religious
Achal Nath Shivalaya Constructed by Rao Ganga's queen Nanak Devi, this Shiva temple dates back to 1531. Made of Chhitar stone, the various parts of the temple are Garbh Griha, Kirtan Bhawan and Mandap. The major attraction of the Shivalaya is the Ganga Bawari that is a big water reservoir positioned near the Shivlinga.
Ganesh Temple
Category : Religious
Located in Ratanada, this ancient temple of Jodhpur houses a statue of God Ganesh or Vinayakji.
Government Museum
Category : History & Culture
Government Museum Based amid the Umaid Public Gardens, this museum of the Jodhpur city has got a good collection of textiles, weapons, miniature portraits, local crafts, images of the Jain Tirthankars and many more.
Jaswant Thada
Category : History & Culture
Jaswant Thada Situated towards the left side of the fort of Mehrangarh, this is a royal white marbled cenotaph. Mainly built in the memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh, this place even displays some of the rare portraits of Jodhpur's former rulers. The octagonal bunglow has now been converted to the office of the Income Tax Department.
Mehrangarh Fort
Category : History & Culture
Mehrangarh Fort Located on a hill that rises to around 1, 50 m from the level of the sea, this is the most glorious fort in the city of Jodhpur. Built in the year 1459 by Rao Jodha, the fort includes several palaces, temples, galleries and a museum within its premises. More...
Rai ka Bag Palace
Category : History & Culture
Built by the King Jaswant Singh First's queen Hadiji, this palace dates back to the year 1663.
Raj Ranchhodji Temple
Category : Religious
Raj Ranchhodji Temple Constructed by Queen Jadechi Rajkanwar post her husband King Jaswant Singh's death, this red sandstone temple houses Ranchhodji's statue, which is made of black colored marble. Though the temple is beautifully decorated with filigree work, the main door is featured with yellow, blue and green colored glasses.
Siddhnath
Category : Religious
Siddhnath The long rock cut stairs, located on the Takhat Sagar hills, takes one to the Siddhnath Temple. The temple is even made of rocks.
Umaid Bhawan Palace
Category : History & Culture
Umaid Bhawan Palace Constructed in the 20th Century by Maharaja Umaid Singh, this is one of the captivating Jodhpur palaces. However, presently, a part of the Umaid Bhavan Palace has been transformed to a museum and a hotel.
Umaid Garden
Category : Garden
Umaid Garden Developed over an area of about 82 acres by Maharaja Umaid Singh, this garden includes green lawns, plants of rose and other seasonal flowers, Ashoka trees, fountains, a library, a zoo and a museum. It has even got a "Walk-in Aviary", which was constructed in the year 1978 to provide a platform to watch different kinds of birds, ducks, rabbits etc.
Tourist Destinations Near Jodhpur
Bikaner
The tourist attractions in Bikaner are the 16 the century Junagarh Fort which has never been conquered. Successive rulers later added thirty-seven palaces, pavilions and temples to the original structure and each has been skillfully built to connect with the previous buildings.More...
Jaipur
Jaipur - Rajasthan , the glistening Pink City, was founded by and named after Sawai Jai Singh II. It beckons tourists with a magnificent display of its royal Rajput heritage in its imposing forts and impressive palaces. Added bonus is the warm hospitality of its colorful people and of course a plethora of handicrafts to shop for.More...
Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer Tourism provides an opportunity for the tourists to discover the rich cultural heritage of this golden city. Tour to Jaisalmer allows the tourists to discover this enchanting land replete with places of sightseeing. Jaisalmer has a golden charm about itself, which attracts many a traveler to discover this place that boasts of its rich historical tradition. Innumerable number of foreign tourists visit Jaisalmer annually.
Last Updated on : June 22, 2013
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