Monday 19 February 2018

Visit to Jodhpur on 19-Feb-2018

Jodhpur Jodhpur's most notable attractions are Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada, and the Ghanta Ghar, or Clock Tower.

Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur is one of the world's largest private residences. A part of the palace is managed by Taj Hotels. The palace is named after Maharaja Umaid Singh The palace has 347 rooms and is the principal residence of the former Jodhpur royal family. A part of the palace is a museum. The Palace was built to provide employment to thousands of people during the time of famine.



Jaswant Thada, Jodhpur a cenotaph built by Maharaja Sardar Singh of Jodhpur State in 1899 in memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II and serves as the cremation ground for the royal family of Marwar.










Mehrangarh, Jodhpur  Built in around 1459 by Rao Jodha, the fort is situated 410 feet (125 m) above the city and is enclosed by imposing thick walls. 




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