Jodhpur city Tourist Attractions

Do you know the Blue city in India? This is the another name given for Jodhpur city located in Rajasthan state. Jodhpur is regarded as the second largest city in India and is well known for tourist attraction. Let me describe to you a few best known tourist interested areas in Jodhpur. Meherengarh fort meaning majestic fort is one among the attractive centre for tourist. It clearly depicts glorious ruling period of Jodhpur kings. This fort is enclosed with in many gates and is a location for vivid mahals and musuem. Chandan mahal, sheesha mahal and moti mahal are some of the mahals present inside these Meherengarh fort. This fort was constructed by Rao who was the chief during the construction time.


Jodhpur city is also known for the beauty of palace. Balsamand palace located in Jodhpur was once a summer palace for the ruling kings. Mandore gardens situated in Jodhpur is yet another place catching tourist eyes. Beautifully maintained green lawns and sculptures made from single rock piece is really wonderful. There is a giant clock tower in the city. It is a well known classic clock tower located in Jodhpur city. This tower is beautifully decorated with lights for glowing in night.


Umaid Bhavan palace is an important tourist centre in Jodhpur. Today, this palace is made into resort and museum. Construction was made in twentieth century at the Chittar hill point. This hill point is considered as the topmost point in Jodhpur city. So also, this palace is also known by the name Chittar palace. Construction of palace in pink marble adds spice to the beauty of palace. It was constructed so as to provide employment for famine stricken people. Palace had already provided employment for more than three thousand needy poor people. Museum inside this palace consist of a rare collection of stuffed leopards, banner from Queen Victoria and old weapons. These amazing beautiful spots had really marked Jodhpur city as a beautiful land on earth.