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Mehrangarh Fort
This fort is one of the largest fort in India. the fort is
situated at an altitude of about 125 metres and is spread
over an area of 5 sq km, with seven gates. It has been a
witness to the splendor of bygone era. The beauty and the
grandeur of numerous places in the fort narrate a saga of
hard sandstones yielding to the chisels of skilled Jodhpur
sculptures. Mehrangarh literally means "Majestic Fort". It
is located at very center of the city and is visible
surrounding from the city. Originally built in 1806 the fort
has been added to many times since. The palaces in this fort
were built in an informal pattern over several centuries.
They have their own peculiar style, with narrow staircases,
serving as the only means of access to the royal residences
within. A collection of musical instruments, palanquins,
furniture and cannons on the fort's ramparts are well -
preserved.
Umaid Bhawan Palace
This immense palace known as Chittar Palace because of the
local chittar sandstone used. the only palace built in 20th
century under the famine .It was built in a time of peace
and is quite western in its design. It was built as a famine
relief project which employment to people for 16 years. It
has its own theatre, eight dining rooms, and a banquet hall
which seats three hundred people. A Ball Room had been
built, catering to the Westernized royal lifestyle. Much of
the interior of the palace is in the art deco style. In
fact, it is said to be one of the finest surviving examples
of art deco in the world. Deep within the palace is an
indoor swimming pool, with a mosaic of zodiac symbols. The
palace now runs as a hotel, though, a part of it has been
retained as a museum and part as royal residence.
Jaswant Thada
Close to the fort complex lies white marble cenotaph, built
in 1899 in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II rare
portraits of Jodhpur rulers are also to be seen at Jaswant
Thada.
Government Museum
This museum has a rich collection of weapons, textiles,
miniature portraits, antique weapons local crafts and images
of Jain TIrthankars. It is situated in the middle of the
Umaid public gardens.
Clock Tower and Sadar Market
A prime attraction of the city is clock tower and the
colorful sadar Market near to it. These colorful markets
with tiny shops dotting the narrow lanes are situated in the
heart of city and popular for a wide range of handicrafts
making then the favorite haunt of shoppers.
Mahamandir Temple
Built in 1812, this is an old walled town with few hundred
houses. The temple with 84 beautifully carved pillars is an
architectural wonder.
Kailana Lake
An artificial lake on the Jaisalmer road. An idyllic picnic
spot with spectaculars sunsets. |
