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Umaid Bhawan Palace
This Palace was constructed by Maharaja Umaid Singh. It has now been converted into a hotel and museum. Umed Bhawan is not just a place to visit and a place to see in Jodhpur but a place to stay. The museum displays weapons, antique-clocks, crockery and hunting trophies belonging to the Maharaja. The museum opens from 9am to 5pm. |
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Balsamand Lake Palace
Jodhpur is the Balsamand Lake and Gardens, a splendid spot for excursions. Balsamand Lake Palace exemplifies perfect traditional Rajputana architecture. The Balsamand Lake Palace heritage hotel, built out of special Jodhpur red sandstone, was originally conceived as the summer resort of the Jodhpur royalty. The Balsamand Lake is an artificial reservoir, built in the 13th century, which provided drinking water to the city. |
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Mehrangarh Fort
Mehrangarh fort is a must visit for all visitors to the city. To enter the fort, seven gates have to be crossed. Some of these gates still bear marks of numerous sieges which this fort withstood. Within the fort are some magnificent palaces with marvellously carved panels, latticed windows and evocative names. Noteworthy of these are the Moti Mahal, the Phool Mahal, the Sheesh Mahal, the Sileh Khana and the Daulat Khana. These palaces house a fabulous collection of trappings of Indian royalty including a superb collection of palanquins, elephant howdahs, and miniature paintings of various schools, musical instruments, costumes and furniture. |
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Clock Tower
The clock tower is a popular landmark in the old city near the Sardar Market 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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Mandore Garden
The 'Mandore gardens', with its charming collection of temples and memorials, and its high rock terraces, is another major attraction. The gardens house the Chhatris (cenotaphs) of many rulers of the erstwhile princely state of Marwar . Prominent among them is the chhatri of Maharaja Ajit Singh of Marwar , built in 1793. Mandore, 10 km from Yogi's Guest House, was the capital of Marwar before the foundation of Jodhpur. |
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Jodhpur Rajasthan Tour
Jodhpur Rajasthan Tour is perfect for those who are history and art lovers. Most of the tours start from Jodhpur. Referred as the blue city, Jodhpur is one of the major tourist destinations of Rajasthan. The city is blessed with salubrious climate for outdoor adventure. The blue city of Jodhpur is well connected with the major cities of the country. Jodhpur has a number of enchanting tourist attractions. The magnificent 15th century Mehrangarh Fort is the most famous tourist attraction in Jodhpur. The Fort houses a number of beautiful palaces in its complex including Moti Mahal, Janaki Mahal, Chandan Mahal, Royal Durbar Takht, Rang Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Umaid Vilas and Maan Vilas, all showcasing royal grandeur of the bygone era. The enchanting Umaid Bhawan Palace is another beautiful tourist attraction in Jodhpur. The Palace has been partly converted into a luxurious heritage hotel and a stay here promises to be a lifetime experience. Other famous tourist attractions around Jodhpur include the Kaliana Lake, Balsamand Lake and Gardens and Mahamandir Temple.
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Royal India Tour
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