Jodhpur is a well-known name for Rajasthan lovers and
travelers. Luxury Business Hotels in Jodhpur makes it more popular among travelers. Jodhpur is a second
largest city in Rajasthan. It is also known as Sun City as the city enjoys the
bright sun all the year even in winter days. It is also known as Blue city
because most of the houses are painted blue in this city. This city has also topped
many times in extraordinary cities to live in India. Jodhpur was founded by Rao
Jodha on 12 May 1459. So here are some
reasons for which you would like to visit Jodhpur.
Jaswant
Thada
Jaswant Thada was built in the year 1899 in the memory of
Maharaja Jaswant Singh. It is situated near to Mehrangarh Fort. The serene of
the marvel construction is enchanting. The carvings are very intricate. Inside
Jaswant Thada, you will see the pictures of the Rathore rulers. There is also a
stunning multi-level garden in Jaswant Thada.
Mehrangarh
Fort
Mehrangarh Fort is one of the must visit places in Jodhpur.
It is one of the biggest Indian Forts. This Fort has been built 400 feet above
the city. Rao Jodha built the fort in 1459 AD. The fort started to construct in
1459 and it has seen many centuries before it completed. The design of this
fort is very inspiring. It offers different views of the city. The fort stands
as a symbol of power.
Rao Jodha
Desert Rock Park
The aim behind the formation of Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
in the year 2006 was to restore the rocky area near the fort. The 200 acres of
park is located near the Mehrangarh Fort. The place reflects the hard work and
dedication of the ecologists who spared no efforts to make the place green.
Balsamand
Lake
Balsamand Lake is manufactured artificial lake that was made
by Balak Rao Parihar in 1159 AD. The lavish greenery around the lake has many
forests like mango trees, papaya trees, and trees of guava and pomegranate.
Balsamand Lake was planned to serve as a summer resort for royal families of
Jodhpur. The lawns and gardens with birds and peacocks finding their homes
here, the place is exquisite.
Kailana
Lake
Kailana Lake is situated on the West part of the city. This
is another artificial lake which was made by Pratap Singh in 1872. This is one
of the most visited lakes in Rajasthan. It is also a birdwatcher’s spot. If you
want to take some incredible photographs of this place then you can also sail
on the boat.
Khejarla
Fort
Situated 85 kilometers from the Jodhpur city, the 400-year
old Khejarla Fort is located in a rural area. The stunning red sandstone
landmark, now a hotel, is a case of Rajput architecture. Guests will be
mesmerized by the fort's pleasant settings, latticework friezes, and Jharokas.
Moti Mahal
Moti Mahal, as the name recommends, is the Pearl Hall where
the royal families used to hold their audience. The hall is known to have glass
windows and five nooks that enabled the queens to listen to the audience in the
Sringar Chowki, The Royal Throne of Jodhpur.
Phool Mahal
As the name says, the Phool Mahal or Flower Hall is the most
over the top of the considerable number of halls in the palace. This lovely
chamber is said to be the pleasure dome for the Maharajas. The gold utilized
for building the Mahal brought from Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Sheesh
Mahal
Located inside the compound of Mehrangarh Fort is the palace
of a glass of Jodhpur, known as Sheesh Mahal. This beautiful place of
architecture is embellished with walls of mirror work that stretch across
ceilings and to the floors. It is superimposed by the mirror work of
brilliantly painted religious figures cast in plaster.
Siddhant
Shiv Temple
Siddhanth Shiv temple is situated between Takhat Sagar hills
and Kalyana Lake. Its way is on Chopasani Road and it is about 10 Kms away from
Jodhpur. You can reach the temple only after crossing the hundreds of stairs
made up by cutting rocks. Once upon a time the place, exactly where the temple
now stands, was completely a deserted area.
Sachiya
Mata Temple
The Sachiya Mata Temple is located in Osian, near Jodhpur.
Osian is 60-65 km from Jodhpur. In this Temple mother goddess Sachiya (Also
called Indrani) is worshiped by many castes living in Rajasthan, Madhya
Pradesh, and North India. She is “Kul Devi” (a protector goddess of a
community) of many of well-known communities.
Ramdevra
Temple
This temple is well known in India. People from all over
India visit the temple in Bhadwa Beej (A specific date in Indian Calender that
is different in every year in English calendar but exact in Indian Calender).
It is a well-known fact that after visiting Baba Ramdev Temple of Jodhpur if
you visit Baba Ramdev Temple in Ramdevra, Jaisalmer, your every wish is
fulfilled.
