
India Travel Services takes you to the enamoring tourist
attractions that adorn blue Jodhpur. Jodhpur was once the capital
of the erstwhile kingdom of Marwar. It was also called as the Land
of Death. While on tour to Jodhpur, you will come across many
historic yet interesting buildings.
Most important place to visit in Jodhpur is the Mehrangarh Fort.
It was built by the Rathore Rajputs in the 15th century AD when
they shifted their capital from Mandore to Jodhpur. Today the part
of the fort has been converted into a museum, which is managed by
the Royal Trust. The important buildings within the fort are the
Moti Mahal, Janaki Mahal, Chandan Mahal, Darbar Takhat or Throne
Room, Rang Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Umaid Vilas and Maan
Vilas.
Umaid Bhawan Palace was built in 1929 AD under the patronage of
Maharaja Umaid Singh. He designed the building by the British
Royal Institute of Architects. It is mane of marble and chittar
sandstone and thus sometimes called Chittar Palace. Maharaja Gaj
Singh II lives in a part of the building while the rest has been
converted into a hotel.
Other interesting places to visit on tour to Jodhpur are the
Jaswant Thada, Girdikot and Sardar Market and Government Museum.
If you want to get in touch with the local custom, enjoy the
village safaris.




