Chandelao Garh – A Perfect Village Homestay or Heritage Hotel Near Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Chandelao Garh is a perfect village homestay or heritage hotel near Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Located in the traditional Rajasthani village of Jaleli Daikara, the home stay or hotel was the former residence of the local landowners or zamindaars. Currently owned by the landowner family’s descendent Pradhuman Singh, Chandelao Garh is located only 40 km from Jodhpur.
Jaswant Thada – A Cenotaph Also Called Taj Mahal of Marwar
Jaswant Thada is a royal cenotaph or chhatri located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The cenotaph, was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh (1895-1911), of Jodhpur State in 1899 in memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II (1873-1895); the 33rd Rathore ruler of Jodhpur state.
Mehrangarh Fort is a Massive Hill Fort Overlooking Jodhpur
Mehrangarh Fort is a massive hill fort built by Rao Jodha, founder of Jodhpur in 12 May, 1459 AD when he shifted his capital from Mandore to Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Mehrangarh literally means ‘Fort of the Sun’, and is one of the largest forts of India and also the most visited place in Jodhpur.
Balsamand Lake and Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Balsamand Lake is an artificial lake situated 5 kms from Jodhpur on Jodhpur-Mandore Road. A popular picnic spot, the lake was built by Balak Rao Pratihar in 1159 AD who belongs to the kshatriya community. The man-made lake is recorded as India’s first artificial lake; was created to serve the purpose of water reservoir for the people of Mandore. The lake with a length of 1 kms, breadth of 50 metres and a depth of 15 metres is noted for the huge Balsamand Lake Palace that was added later as a summer palace on its shore, and has now been converted into a Heritage 5-star hotel.
