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Jodhpur is the second-largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan, after only Jaipur, and famous for its gigantic Mehrangarh Fort. Jodhpur stands on the very edge of India's Great Thar Desert and its Old City area is steeped in the past, being surrounded by an ancient stone wall, which dates back to the 16th century, stretches for some 10 km / 6 miles in total, and encircles a maze of winding alleyways.
Jodhpur was formerly the seat of a princely state of the same name, the capital of the kingdom known as Marwar. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar desert
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. |
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