Nearby Attractions in Jodhpur

Nearby Attractions in Jodhpur

Last Updated: 02/10/2012

• Mahamandir Temple

  Mandore Road, Jodhpur, Rajasthan

  Distance from Jodhpur :9 km;

  Time to Reach from Jodhpur :0h, 14 m

  Mahamandir is famous for its 84 pillars that portray the architectural splendors with their fine carvings. The temple was built in the year 1812 and noted for its delicate cutwork on stone. The tranquil settings of the temple are just enough to invoke divine blessings. Adjacent to the temple, the an...

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• Mehrangarh Fort

  Jodhpur, Rajasthan

  Distance from Jodhpur :5 km;

  Time to Reach from Jodhpur :0h, 8 m

  Mehrangarh Fort is an ancient fort which has thick walls and comprises of many palaces within its complex. The foundation of the fort was laid by Rao Jodha on 12th May 1459. The walls are studded with the imprints of cannonballs shot by the enemies. There is a chhatri in the left side built in remem...

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• Jaswant Thada

  Jodhpur, Rajasthan

  Distance from Jodhpur :11 km;

  Time to Reach from Jodhpur :0h, 19 m

  Jaswant Thada is a white marble memorial built in the memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. It was constructed in 1899 by Sardar Singh. This is an important architectural landmark of the region. It is entirely built out of carved sheets of polished marble that emits the warm glow of the sun. There ar...

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• Umaid Bhawan Palace

  Jodhpur, Rajasthan

  Distance from Jodhpur :7 km;

  Time to Reach from Jodhpur :0h, 12 m

  Umaid Bhawan Palace is one of the largest private residences of the world and is named after the Maharaja Umaid Singh. This palace has 347 rooms and is the residence of the royal family of Jodhpur. It is located on the Chittar Hills and so is also known as Chittar Palace. The foundation stone was la...

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• Balsamand Lake

  Jodhpur-Mandore Road, Jodhpur, Rajasthan

  Distance from Jodhpur :7 km;

  Time to Reach from Jodhpur :0h, 10 m

  Balsammand Lake is encircled by hills and is one of the popular picnic spots of the city. This artificial lake was built in the year 1159 AD. The lake is one kilometer long and 50 meters wide with a depth of 15 meters. The Balsammand Palace is situated near the lake and is an eight pillared palace w...

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• Zenana Mahal

  Jodhpur, Rajasthan

  Distance from Jodhpur :5 km;

  Time to Reach from Jodhpur :0h, 9 m

  Zenana Mahal is also called Zenana Deodi. This served as the Queen’s Palace and the residence of the ladies of the palace within the Mehrangarh Fort. During the era of the kings’ rule, this palace is said to have been guarded by the eunuchs. The smooth sandstone screens and attractive ro...

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• Mandore Gardens

  Mandore, Rajasthan

  Distance from Jodhpur :9 km;

  Time to Reach from Jodhpur :0h, 14 m

  Mandore Gardens is situated in Mandore, a historic town near Jodhpur and is noted for its temples and chhatris. The important Chhatri is that of Maharaja Ajit Singh that was built in the year 1793. There is a government museum here known as the Hall of Heroes there is a shrine of the Three Hundred M...

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• Takhat Sagar Lake

  Jodhpur, Rajasthan

  Distance from Jodhpur :6 km;

  Time to Reach from Jodhpur :0h, 10 m

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• Phool Mahal

  Jodhpur, Rajasthan

  Distance from Jodhpur :5 km;

  Time to Reach from Jodhpur :0h, 9 m

  Phool Mahal is the popular room located within the Mehrangarh Fort Museum and it means the palace of flowers. It was built by Maharaja Abhaya Singh in 18th century. The paintings, portraits and the contributions of the king Jaswant Singh are some of the attractions of the Phool Mahal.  ...

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• Loha Pol

  Jodhpur

  Distance from Jodhpur :5 km;

  Time to Reach from Jodhpur :0h, 8 m

  Loha Pol is the historic gate in the Mehrangarh Fort. There are seven gates in the fort and it is one of them. This fourth gate leads to the palaces and residences of the kings and is the heaviest gate of all. The bereaved queens ran into the flames to perform sati on the death of their husbands thr...

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