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In and around Jodhpur, 55 km away:
Umaid Bhawan Palace
This Palace was built by Maharaja Umaid Singh using the services of Edwardian architect Henry Vaughan Lanchester. The three hundred and forty seven roomed Umaid Bhawan, residence of the royal family and now a heritage hotel, is an awe-inspiring study in the art deco style.
Mehrangarh Fort
The Mehrangarh Fort, atop a rocky hill overlooking the city, was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459. The fort has been impeccably maintained and it would be difficult not to be amazed at the sheer size and solidity of the fort. The museum
houses several interesting collections including one of palanquins.
Jaswant Thada
Close to the fort is Jaswant Thada, the marble cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, built in his memory by his son Maharaja Sardar Singh.
Maha Mandir
The 100 pillared Mahamandir Temple is intricately carved with figures depicting yoga postures.
Mandore Gardens
Mandore was the former capital of Maharajas of Marwar and is located about 5 miles north of Jodhpur. 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 stories high, with fine columns and an elegant spire, all in red sandstone.
WelcomHeritage Balsamand Lake and Palace
A summer palace built for the erstwhile Maharajahs on the banks of an artificial lake, about 5 km outside Jodhpur's city limits
Guda Bishnoi
The pond here is the watering hole of the protected and revered antelopes and black bucks in the area. Thousands of birds, like cranes, flock here too.
Osian Temples
These 16 exquisitely sculpted Jain and Brahma temples in the Thar desert are about 65 km away from Jodhpur. Camel rides are also on offer in the sand dunes amidst which these temples are set.
Nagaur
The medium-sized Ahhichatragarh Fort, built by the Mughal Emperors Akbar and Shah Jahan has a well laid out and maintained Moghul garden. A five-domes mosque built by Emperor Akbar dominates the city. Nagaur is most frequented during the festival times of Ramdeoji Ka mela and Tejaji ka mela in February and August respectively.
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