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Tourism in Jodhpur.

Apr 5th, 2008 00:26
kumar gaurav, http://www.rajasthantravelsguide.com/

Jodhpur is the second largest city of the state of Rajasthan. It has
been drawing the attention of tourists from all over the world. Standing
as the sentinel of the country's western border, Jodhpur is famous for
its magnificent forts and palaces.
TOURISTS ATTRACTIONS : 
Situated in the middle of the city, the Mehrangarh Fort is a living
testimony of the military might of the Rajputs. With the strategically
located cannons on the walls, the fort is spread over an area of 5 km at
an altitude of about 125 meters. Thousands of tourists visit this fort
every year to have a glimpse of the artillery system of the Rajput
warriors. A bird's eye view of the city from above the fort is fascinating.
Umaid Bhawan, the only 20th-century-built palace, was constructed to
give employment to the famine-struck population of Jodhpur. Made of
sandstone, it took 16 years to complete. This majestic building is
presently the residence of the former rulers with a part of it running
as hotel and remaining part as a museum.
Another example of Rajput glory is the Jaswant Thade, which is a shrine
built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant II in 1899. A story goes that
Maharaja Jaswant succumbed to injuries in this place while fighting the
Mughal king Jahangir.
Mandar Garden was the ashram of Rishi Mandu. This garden has a gate
known as the Ajit pole. It is decorated with paintings of the gods and
goddesses of Indian mythology.
Giridkot and Sardar Market, located in the heart of the city, are
popular for a wide range of handicrafts.
About 4 miles away from the Jodhpur lay the Balsamand Lake and Garden.
It is an artificial lake built in AD 1159. It is an ideal place for
picnics and excursions.
The Mahamandir Temple (9 km) is another site to visit. The architecture
and the cutwork on the stone are amazing. Built in 1812, it has 84
carved pillars.
Kailana Lake, 11 km from Jodhpur, is an idyllic picnic spot.
Situated on the Jodhpur-Bikaner highway diversion, Osian (58 km) is an
oasis in the desert area of Rajasthan. The Osian sunset point is famous
for its panoramic view of the setting sun over the golden sands.
There is also a wildlife sanctuary at Dhawa (45 km). It has the largest
number of cheetal and sambhar.
The Nagaur Fort is situated 135 km from Jodhpur. The Badal Mahal, Sheesh
Mahal, and Hadi Rani Mahal are beautiful specimens of Rajput architecture.
Luni Fort and its environs (20 km) are also worth visiting. The fort has
now been converted into a heritage hotel.
How to Reach Jodhpur : 
The nearest airport of Jodhpur is Udaipur. The airport is well connected
to Jodhpur by roadways. Trains are available from Delhi and Mumbai to
Jodhpur. It is also well connected by the national highways and other
small roadways. We would provide you all India tourist permit vehicles
for the local transportation
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