Jodhpur tourist attractions allure you into a glorious rustic world redolent with history, architecture and ethnicity. Jodhpur is a favorite tourist destination in Rajasthan, India and sees visitors from all over the world every year.

Impressive forts, flawless havelis and a splendid culture welcome you into opal Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India. See the grand Mehrangarh Fort, amazing Jaswant Thada, tribal settlements, temples and other entrancing Jodhpur tourist attractions with we.

The tourist attractions in Jodhpur stand in testimony to the splendorous traditions and culture of the mighty Rathore rajputs who preferred death to defeat. Intricately carved window screens, pillars chiseled to perfection and breathtaking architectural friezes ornament Jodhpur with a fascinating regal aura.

Located at a distance of 589 kilometers from Delhi, Jodhpur lies on the very edge of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan, India. Well connected by air and rail, Jodhpur offers you a dream desert holiday in royal style.

Mehrangarh Fort

Situated atop a rugged 150-meter high sandstone hill, the intimidating Mehrangarh Fort looks down on opal Jodhpur like a military sentinel on guard.

Fortified by a mammoth wall the Mehrangarh Fort has seven massive gates that lead to this imposing fortress, though the Fatehpol and Lohapol are the most impressive. The average height of the entire Mehrangarh Fort is about 125 meters. At certain places the thickness of the outer wall is about 17 meters in width.

Palatial mansions like the Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Maan Vilas, Daulat Khana, Sileh Khana, Sukh Mahal and Phool Mahal are located all over the Mehrangarh premises. These palaces are interspersed with massive hallways, pillared rooms, shrines and ornamental courtyards.

Secret passages, interconnected Zenana rooms, narrow steep stone staircases, courtyards, water fountains, colorful frescoes and more entrance you during your Mehrangarh Fort tours with us.

Visit the magnificent Chamunda Devi Temple within the Mehrangarh Fort and see delightfully decorated palanquins, royal costumes, miniature paintings and exquisite murals depicting real life scenes and traditional motifs in a riot of colors and glitter.

Feast your eyes on a deep crimson and gold war tent that was usurped by maharaja Jaswant Singh in a military skirmish with Aurangzeb. Sheesh Mahal or the hall of mirrors will enchant you completely. Decorated with thousands of tiny mirror and mica pieces, the Sheesh Mahal walls are splendid beyond description.

A large part of the Mehrangarh Fort has been turned into a heritage museum under the aegis of the Mehrangarh Museum Trust that was set up on an initiative taken by Maharaja Gaj Singh II.

Jaswant Thada

Nestled in the midst of golden brown sandstone hills, Jaswant Thada lies at a little distance from the Mehrangarh Fort. Dedicated to the Rajput warrior and great king, Maharaja Jaswant Singhji, Jaswant Thada was constructed under the supervision of Maharaja Sardar Singh in 1899.

A royal cenotaph, Jaswant Thada is an elaborate and ornate expression of Rajputana architectural imagination and love for beauty. The main cenotaph is a massive white marble temple like structure ornamented with sculptures, friezes, domes, pillars and pavilions.

Separate sections are dedicated to the brave queens and concubines who committed sati on maharaja Jaswant Singhji's pyre. The entire monument glows in sunshine as it has been constructed with marble sheets polished to perfection.

Also see the other marble cenotaphs that are located close to the enchanting Jaswant Thada on your Jodhpur tours with us. There are several vibrant life-like portraits of Rathore maharajahs on display at the delightful Jaswant Thada in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.

Umaid Bhawan Palace
Sprawled over a whopping 26 acres on the beatific Chittar hills in Jodhpur, the enchanting Umaid Bhawan Palace was constructed by Maharaja Umed Singhji. The fact that it took 16 years to complete the construction of this mammoth structure adds a romantic appeal to this lavishly carved royal abode, a part of which has been converted into a heritage hotel.

Referred to as the Chittar Mahal by the people of Jodhpur, the Umaid Bhawan Palace was constructed without the use of mortar and cement. Uniformly chiseled sandstone blocks were joined to each other by interlocking.

The massive Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur has been divided into 3 main sections, the heritage hotel, royal abode and the museum. Tour the Umaid Bhawan Palace museum and see for yourself the glamorous antiques on display. Royal swords, regal costumes, brightly painted miniatures and other objects d' art enthrall you on your Umaid Bhawan Palace tours with us.

Be enchanted with the Rathore Coat of Arms carved atop the main entrance to the Umaid Bhawan Palace and be completely enamored with the vast green lawns and ornamental garden décor that compliments the architectural beauty of the grand Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.

Mahamandir

Tour the ancient Mahamandir located on Mandore Road at a distance of 9 kilometers from the main Jodhpur city. Feel entrapped in a time warp as you tour the walled area with more then 100 ancient houses and shrines located within its confines.

The main temple inside the Mahamandir complex is famous for its graphic sculptures and intricately carved pillars. There are 84 pillars in all and each pillar is an example of artistic imagination and execution skill of the artisans of the past.

Mahamandir literally means "a massive temple." This temple complex and monastery was constructed in 1812 for the priests dedicated to the service of the Jodhpur royal court. Most of the priests who were in employment at the Marwar royal court were descendants of the Nath family. These warrior priests made arrangements to support the royal family in times of war and other emergencies.

Visit the ancient Shiva temple located near the Mahamandir Complex and admire the building skills of the artisans and builders of the yesteryears. Devotees from all over Jodhpur come to pay their respects at the Mahamandir temple in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.

Elaborately chiseled and delicately designed traditional motifs adorn the walls and pillars of the ancient Mahamandir complex in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.

Mandore

Ancient Mandore lures you into its labyrinth of ancient ruins with promises of an exciting holiday and a historic Jodhpur adventure. Located at a distance of 9 kilometers from the main Jodhpur city, Mandore served as the royal capital of Marwar long before the establishment of Jodhpur.

Mandore became a Rathore bastion when a Rathore Rajput wed a Pratihara princess. Thus Mandore was basically a wedding present for the Rathore rulers of Marwar. Tour the royal cenotaphs and exotic Mandore gardens during your Mandore tours to Jodhpur with us.

The cenotaphs commemorating the memories of Rathore kings and queens are constructed in red sandstone and are set in the midst of lush lawns. The Mandore cenotaphs are designed like typical Hindu temples replete with spires and columns. Some of the cenotaphs are four stories high. The people of Jodhpur refer to the royal Mandore cenotaphs as dewals and the dewal dedicated to Maharaja Ajit Singh is magnificent and attractive beyond description.

Tour the temple of "3 hundred million Gods," and see the colorfully painted figures of Hindu deities and several other mythological figures. Adjacent to this unique shrine lies the "Hall of Heroes," that is definitely worth visiting.

Walk along exquisitely landscaped garden trails as you tour the extensive Mandore Gardens and get a birds eye view of the natural Mandore panorama from the massive rock terrace that crowns the lovely Mandore gardens.