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Mehrangarh Fort

Situated on a steep hill, Mehrangarh fort is one of the largest forts in India. The beauty and the grandeur of numerous palaces in the fort narrates a saga of hard sandstones yielding to the chisels of skilled Jodhpuri sculptures.
Mehrangarh Fort is situated in Jodhpur. Rao Jodha built the fort in 1459 when he shifted his capital from Mandore. The fort is situated about 400-ft above the city and has 68-ft wide and 117-ft high walls, which dominates the surrounding plain. Rao Jodha Singh from 1459 onwards constructed the palaces within the fort area. The various palaces and buildings inside the fort now serve as Mehrangarh museum. The Moti Mahal has stained glass windows that create a colorful mosaic with the play of light and shade. Chandan Mahal, Darbar Takhat or Throne Room, Rang Mahal and Umaid Vilas are must see for tourists

Jaswant Thada - located a short distance from the fort, just off the fort road, is a white marble memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. The cenotaph built in 1899, was followed by the royal crematorium and three other cenotaphs that stand nearby. There are some beautiful marble jali (lattice) work and fine views from the terrace in front of the cenotaphs.

Umaid Bhawan Palace & Museum

Built of marble and pink sandstone , this immense palace is also known as the Chhittar Palace because of the local Chhittar sandstone used. Begun in 1929, it was designed by the president of the British Royal Institute of Architects for Maharaja Umaid Singh. It is said that the palace was built under the famine relief project to provide employment for thousands of local people during a time of severe drought. This opulent edifice in sandstone is still the residence of the former rulers with a part of it running as luxury hotel and

Balsamand Lake

Located about 9km northeast of the city is a picturesque lake surrounded by beautiful gardens. An idyllic spot for excursions. A splendid Summer Palace built in 1159 stands by the lake side. The palace has been converted into a heritage hotel.

Mandore

Located about 9km north of Jodhpur, this was the capital of Marwar prior to the foundation of Jodhpur. Today with its extensive gardens with high rock terraces and royal cenotaphs make it a popular local attraction. The Hall of Heroes contains 15 figures carved out of a rock wall. The brightly painted figures represent Hindu deities and local heroes. There is also a shrine of 33 Crore (330 million) Gods painted with figures of deities and spirits.

Sardar Samand Lake

Located 66km southeast of Jodhpur, this is a wildlife centre and the route to it from Jodhpur passes through a number of colorful villages. Some of the wildlife to be seen include black bucks, chinkara and a variety of bird life.

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Osian

Is an ancient Thar Desert town located about 65km north of Jodhpur. It was a great trading centre between the 8th and 12th centuries when it was dominated by the Jains. It is an oasis in the desert, situated on the diversion off the main Jodhpur-Bikaner Highway. The wealth of Osian's medieval inhabitants allowed them to build lavish and exquisitely sculptured temples, most of which have withstood the ravages of time. The sculptural details of the temples rival those of the Hoysala temples in Karnataka and the Sun