Places of interest in Jodhpur

Balsammand Lake

Mehrangarh Fort: This ancient fort serves as a prime tourist attraction in Jodhupur. A must visit structure, the Mehrangarh Fort is located on a small hillock around 400 feet above Jodhpur City and can be viewed from most parts of the city.

For more information, entry fee and other details read Mehrangarh Fort

Balsammand Lake: One of the best places to visit in Jodhpur. Serves as an Picnic spot. This artificial lake was built during 1159 AD and is located 7 km from the Jodhpur. One of the most scenic places in Jodhpur, the Balsammand Lake is surrounded by lush green gardens and cascading waterfalls. On the banks of this lake is the famous Balsammand Palace, a must see point in Jodhpur. One can get sight of beautiful peacocks, jackals all over the lush greenery.

Jaswant Thada

Umaid Bhavan Palace: Another prime attractions of Jodhpur Umaid Bhavan Palace is the official residence of Maharaja Umaid Singh. This huge palace is located on total area of 26 acres and is beautifully landscaped. This palace is divided into 3 sections, the palace itself, the transformed Taj Palace Hotel and the Umaid Bhavan Palace Museum.

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Mandore Gardens

Mandore: Mandore is an ancient town located around 9 km from Jodhpur. This town boasts of its several historical monuments, few including ruins of the past including the ruined Mandore Fort. This place is worth visiting as it revives the ancient history and highlights the royal past of India. Other than the monuments, one can also visit the Mandore Gardens which forms one of the main attraction among tourists. This garden is actually a charming collection of temples and memorials including the Government Museum (worth seeing). The museum houses the Hall of Heroes which houses popular heroes of the area.

Kaylana Lake: Kaylana Lake is an artificial lake built during 1872 by Maharana Pratap Singh towards the west side of Jodhpur around 8 km from the main city.

Kaylana Lake

Jaswant Thada: One of the most popular landmarks of Rajasthan, the Jaswant Thada is a white marble memorial built by Sardar Singh in the memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II in 1889. This monument is a finest example of excellent marble works with sheets of marble intricately carved to form an rare artifact. This ancient cremation ground for the rulers of Jodhpur is exquisitely built and is beautifully landscaped.

Dhawa Doli Wildlife Sanctuary: This sanctuary is located 40 km from Jodhpur and serves as  a great tourists destination. This sanctuary houses large population of black bucks, desert foxes, nilgais and partridges. Visit this place early morning for great animal spotting. Serves as a great one day tour.

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