Attractions

The fort of Maharangarh: Built in 1459 it one of the largest forts India have. Expanded in the area of five kms the beauty of fort lies in its traditional art of Jodhpuri sculptures. Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal are some beautiful places located inside the fort.

Jaswant Thada: Built in 19th century to felicitate the bravery of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. It is huge cenotaph (Chattri) inside which the pictures of rulers and Maharaja's of Jodhpur are carved out.

Umaid Bhawan Palace: Built with an objective of providing the employment to people of Jodhpur during the time of famine, the beautiful palace has the collection of weapons, antiques & fascinating clocks, crockery and trophies. In one portion the royal family of Jodhpur still stays there.

Rai-ka-Bagh Palace: Constructed in 1663 by Hadiji, who was queen of Maharaja Jaswant Singh I. This place was also liked by the king himself and he also used to stay here. During visit of swami Vivekanad this place was provided to him for giving his preaching's to the people, even Maharaja Jaswant Singh came to listen him.

Raj Ranchhodji Temple: Built by queen Jadechi Rajkanwar after the death of her husband, king Jaswant Singh. The temple is built by red sandstone. The major attraction of the temple is statue of Ranchhodji made by black marble. Green, yellow and blue glasses are fixed at its main door.

Achal Nath Shivalaya: Constructed by Nanak Devi, queen of Rao Gang on May 21, 1531. The huge water reservoir called Bawari in traditional language was made near the Shivlinga is called as Ganga Bawari.

Umed Garden: Constructed by Maharaja Umaid Singh, the total area of garden in 82 acres. The most fascinating things of this garden are green lawns, high Ashoka trees, roses and seasonal flowers, museum, fountains, library and a zoo. In 1978 a Walk in Aviary was built where one can see various classes of birds, African and Australian parrots, ducks, rabbits etc; in their natural environment.