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Tour
Description:
1) MEHRANGARH
FORT:
Perched on a 150 m high hill its
sprawl is the most formidable and magnificent fort in Rajasthan. Rao
Jodha founded it in 1459 but subsequent rulers of Jodhpur have also
added to it over the centuries. A meandering road leads to the from
the city 5 kms below. Battle scars of canon ball hit by attacking
armies of Jaipur can still be seen on the second gate. To the left
is chhatri of Kirat Singh Soda, a soldier who fell on the spot while
defending the fort against the armies of Amber. There are seven
gates, which include Jayapol meaning victory built by Maharaja Man
Singh to commemorate his victories over Jaipur and Bikaner armies.
 Fatehpol
also meaning victory gate was built by Maharaja Ajit Singh to mark
the defeat of Mughals. The palm imprints still attract devotional
attention and are covered by vermilion paste and paper-thin silver
foil.
1)
JASWANT THADA :
On the way down from the fort, on left is
Jaswant
 Thada,
the graceful marble cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. His son
Maharaja Sardar Singh built this monument known as the Taj Mahal of
Marwar in the memory of Maharaj Jaswant Singh II of Jodhpur. The
main memorial has been built like a temple with intricately carved
marble stone. A visit to this structure is through the rocky hills
giving it a secluded and a mystic aura.
Entrance fees:
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Indian
Rs.10
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Foreigner
Rs.20
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Camera
Fees: Rs.25
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Movie
Camera : Rs.50
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Timings: 9
AM to 5 PM
3)Mandore
Garden :
 Mandore
was the former capital of Maharajas of Marwar and is located about 5
miles north of Jodhpur but was later abandoned for the security of Mehrangarh fort. Here you will find the dewals or cenotaphs of
Jodhpur's former rulers.
Unlike the usual chhatri-shaped cenotaphs
typical of Rajasthan, they were built along the lines of a Hindu
temple, four storeys high, with fine columns and an elegant spire,
all in red sandstone. The most impressive is the dewal of Maharaja
Ajit Singh (reigned 1678-1724). These cenotaphs are set in beautiful
landscaped gardens. Nearby is the hall of heroes, dedicated to
various deities and fabled Rajput folk heroes, whose statues are
carved out of rock and painted in bright colours. Next door is a
larger hall called "The
 Shrine
of the Three Hundred Million, filled
with brightly coloured images of the various Hindu Gods. As you
climb up the hill, you come to the ruined city of Mandore, with its
old palace. The beautiful Maharani's cenotaphs set apart on a rocky
outcrop is a ten-minute walk over the hill. Today its extensive
gardens with high rock terrace make it a popular local attraction.
4)
Clock Tower and Sardar Market: A prime attraction of the city, is
the Clock Tower and the colourful Sardar Market near it. Narrow
alleys lead to quaint bazaars selling textiles, antiques, silverware
and handicrafts.
Location :
Jodhpur
Duration : 6 - 8 hours
Itinerary :
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Pick up at 09:00 AM in
morning from Hotel & transfer by Car to Old City Clock Tower.
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Then After Take a Lunch
Break, Then Restart 3 to 3.30 PM & Visit at Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant
Thada, Mandore Garden & Umed Museum.
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Return back by
around 17:00 to 18:00 PM & drop to Hotel
Number of Pax :
Guide Service :
- Optional on Request
- English Speaking or language of your
choice subject to availability
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