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to Visit in Jodhpur, Rajasthan |
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| Umaid
Bhawan Palace - Constructed in the
20th century over a period of 14 years, this palace
of Jodhpur is a classic example of Indo-colonial
style of architecture. A unique feature of this
palace is that the hand-chiseled sandstone blocks
have been put together in an interlocking pattern
without any mortar binding. Part of the palace has
been converted into a museum that has a fascinating
collection of artifacts of the royal era. |
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Chamunda
Devi Temple - This famous temple
of Rajasthan dedicated to Goddess
Durga stands at the end of the Meherangarh
Fort . |
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Jaswant
Thada - Made of white marble, this
is the 19th century royal cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant
Singh was built in 1899. The marble latiicework
is awesome. Some rare portraits of the rulers of
Jodhpur are displayed here.
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| Meherangarh
Fort - Situated on a 125m high hill,
this majestic fort of Rajasthan is one of the largest
forts in India. Parts of the fort bear signs of
mighty attacks, the first of the seven gates being
scarred by cannon ball hits. The fort houses magnificent
palaces of Rajasthan like the Moti Mahal, Phool
Mahal and Sheesh Mahal that are ornately decorated
with carved screens and latticed windows. The museum
has a fascinating collection of the fabulous possessions
of the Maharajas - furniture, miniature paintings,
musical instruments, and costumes. |
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| Jodhpur
Excursions |
| Mandore
- Situated 8kms from Jodhpur is
captivating capital of Marwar. The main attraction
is the Hall of Heroes, which has sixteen huge figures
carved out of a single rock wall. The Shrine of
330 million Gods, the royal cenotaphs and the sprawling
gardens are some of the other attractions. |
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Ossian
- The ancient city of Ossian is
65kms from Jodhpur. Situated here
are the Brahmanical and Jain temples belonging to
the 8th and 11th centuries. They are famous for
their tranquil beauty.
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Sardar
Samand Lake and Palace - The drive
to this wildlife center is intermitted by sights
of colorful villages and the traditional lifestyles.
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