Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur. The powerful Rajput chief Rao Jodha built this beautiful city that is located near the Thar Desert, in the year 1459. Also known as ‘The Blue City’, Jodhpur is like a cool and inviting oasis in the middle of a vast and arid desert. The best time to travel to Jodhpur is during the months of September to March.
A booming trade town in the 16th century, Jodhpur is now one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. A high wall consisting of eight doors surrounds the entire city. The grand forts, beautiful temples and colorful markets scattered across this historic city are a treat to the eyes. Anyone visiting India should make it a point to travel to Jodhpur and capture the spirit of romance and valor that pervades the entire city.
The area which is called Ratanada was named after a dog called Rata. About 150 years ago a teacher Radidas in a place called Gorunda saw a statue of Vinayakji in the hills of Ratanada. The statue is eight feet high and five feet wide.
Siddhnath Shiv temple is located between Takhat Sagar hills. On the road going from the right of filter house on Jodhpur-Chopasani Road , on crossing the stairs made by cutting rocks, one can reach Siddhnath temple. Many years ago it was an absolutely deserted place. And because of that, a hermit Veetragi Narain Swami started […]
Achal Nath Shivalaya was constructed by Nanak Devi, queen of Rao Ganga. The construction was completed on 21st May 1531 A large water reservoir called Bawari was made near the Shivlinga which is known as Ganga Bawari. The Garbh Griha, Mandap and Kirtan Bhawan of the temple are made of carved Chhitar stone.
It was made by queen Jadechi Rajkanwar after the death of her husband, king Jaswant Singh. Major Part of the temple is made of red sandstone, carved with beautiful filigree work. The heart of the temple has the statue of Ranchhodji made of black marble.It has green, yellow and blue glassess fixed on its main […]
Umed garden covers an area of 82 acres. developed by Maharaja Umed Singh, it has green lawns, towering Ashoka trees, roses and seasonal flowers, museum, fountains, library and a zoo.In 1978 Walk-in Aviary was constructed there one could see different types of birds, local, African and Australian parrots, ducks, rabbits etc; in their natural environment. […]
This palace is situated near railway station. It was constructed in 1663 by Hadiji, queen of king jaswant Singh-I. King Jaswant Singh-II liked this palace very much. He mostly stayed in the octagonal bunglow of this palace. In 1883 when Swami Dayanand Saraswati came to Jodhpur , his sermons were arranged for the public in […]
The romantic looking Umaid Bhawan Palace was actually built with the purpose of giving employment to the people of Jodhpur during a long drawn famine. The royal family of Jodhpur still lives in a part of the palace.Another part of the palace houses a well-maintained museum, displaying an amazing array of items belonging to the […]
Close to the fort complex, lies Jaswant Thada. This 19th century royal monument built in white marble in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II and three other cenotaphs, stand nearby. The cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh holds the rare portraits of the rulers and Maharajas of Jodhpur . A visit inside the cenotaphs, with some […]
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. Mehrangarh Fort, spreading over 5 km on a perpendicular hill and looking down 125 […]
