What to see
Mehrangarh: One of the most stunning hill forts of Rajasthan.
Umaid Bhawan Palace: Umaid Bhawan Palace can qualify for several firsts:
the largest private residence in the world, the finest extant example of
art-deco.
Jaswant Thada: A cluster of royal cenotaphs in white marble built in 1899
A.D. .
Mehrangarh Fort Museum: This is an excellent museum with rare and
interesting artifacts
Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum: Recently the ruling family of Jodhpur has
converted a part of the gigantic Umaid Bhawan Palace as a Palace Museum.
Government Museum, Mandore: About 8 kms form Jodhpur; Mandore was the
capital of
Marwar. This enchanting place having beautifully carved cenotaphs,
halls of heroes, palaces and old fort, is of immense historical importance.
Excursions
Balsamand Lake and Garden (5 km), Mandore (8 Km), Sadar Samand Lake (55 Km),
Guda Bishnoi (25 Km), Mahamandir Temple (9 km), Kailana Lake (11 Km), Jhalamand
Garh (10 Km), Luni Fort (35 Km)
Visit to Craft Villages / Horse Safari Village Safari / Wildlife
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In this difficult deserted region some very colorful communities are living including Bishnoi/ Meghwal/ Prajapats (Weaver)/ Kumhar (Potter) etc. The village tour includes a couple of these different communities where one can meet local people as they go about their daily lives. |
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