Basic Data
| Country |
India |
| State |
Rajasthan |
| District |
Jodhpur |
| City |
Jodhpur |
| Location |
Residency Road, Jodhpur
1 km. From Airport,
3 km. From Railway Station |
| Rooms |
48 rooms |
City Information
Jodhpur is the second largest city of the state of Rajasthan. Jodhpur has been drawing the attention of tourists from all over the world. Standing as the sentinel of the India's western border. Amongst the places to visit and see in Jodhpur are its magnificent forts and palaces. Jodhpur is situated at the edge of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan with Jaisalmer on its west, Barmar, Jalor and Pali on its south, Bikaner on its north, and Nagaur on the eastern side.
There are a number of places to see and visit in and around Jodhpur.
Mehrangarh Fort
Situated at an altitude of about 125 metres, the Mehrangarh Fort of Jodhpur is spread over an area of 5 sq. km in the heart of the city of Jodhpur. Besides being a landmark in Jodhpur Mehrangarh fort is a must visit for all the tourists. The fort has seven gates of which the noted ones are the Jayapol, built by Maharaja Man Singh in 1806; Fatehpol or the Victory Gate built by Maharaja Ajit Singh; and the Lohapol or the Iron Gate.
Jaswant Thada
Jaswant Thada in Jodhpur is a white marble memorial built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant II in 1899 A story goes that Maharaja Jaswant succumbed to injuries in this place while fighting the Mughal king Jahangir. This place is a must see while holidaying in Jodhpur
Umaid Bhawan
Made of marble and pink sandstone, the construction of the Umaid Bhawan of Jodhpur started in 1929 and it took 16 years to complete it. It is believed that the palace was constructed to give employment to the famine-struck population of Jodhpur. This majestic building is presently the residence of the former rulers with a part of it running as hotel and remaining part as a museum. Thus, Umaid Bhawan is not just a place to visit and a place to see in Jodhpur but a place to stay.
Mandore Gardens
About 8 km from Jodhpur is another place to visit Mandore. This ancient capital of Marwar has cenotaphs of the Jodhpur rulers. The beautiful gardens with high rock terraces make it a popular picnic spot with the tourists to Jodhpur. The garden has a gate known as the Ajitpol, which is decorated with paintings of the gods and goddesses of Indian mythology.
Government Museum and Zoo
The Sardar Government Museum, library and the zoo are located in the pleasant Umaid Gardens of Jodhpur. Museum is the place to visit to see stuffed animals, old weapons and sculptures.
Old Fort Museum
Another place to visit in Jodhpur is the old fort museum. Amongst the must see exhibits are palanquins, lavishly upholstered royal howdahs, a golden throne, shoes with pearls, paintings, mirrors, cribs weapons and a magnificently embroidered royal tent.
Balsamand Lake and Gardens
About 5 km from Jodhpur is the Balsamand Lake and Gardens, a splendid spot for excursion. This pretty lake of Jodhpur was built in AD 1159. The lake is a place to be seen in Jodhpur. The beautiful summer palace that stands by the side of the lake is another place worth visiting.
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