TOURISTS HOT SPOTS-
- MEHARANGARH FORT- Built in 1459 A.D. by Rao Jodha on chidiayatoonk hill at the height of 125 meters, spreading over 4 km on a perpendicular plane. The walls of Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, and Phool Mahal is exquisitely latticed and elaborately carved and adorned, which makes it one of the best Forts in India.
- Jaswant Thada- It is cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, built in white marble. It is situated close to Jodhpur Fort.
- Ummaid Bhawan Palace- Built in 1940’s to employ people of Jodhpur stricken by long famine. A part of palace is museum, one part is running as a Taj group Hotel and one part is the residence of Maharaja of Jodhpur.
- Ganesh Temple- Founded 150 years ago on Rata doongari. It has a 8” statue of Lord Ganesha.
- Mandore- Known as ancient capital of Marwar, situated towards North, hardly 8 kms from the main city. The hall of fame is worth visited. Sixteen statues are carved from a single rock, includes statue of Shri Ramdev, Harbuji, etc. which are revered gods of this region. It is royal cenotaphs of King of Marwar. There is a large garden but not well maintained. The ruins of the old fort lies on the hill of Mandore.
- Balsamand lake and Palace- The palace consists of finely carved and latticed windows was built by the Maharaja Sur Singhji near Balsamand lake in 19th century.
- Kaylana lake- Constructed by Sir Pratap Singh in 1872 spreads on over 80 sq. kms area . Recently the Lake has been developed by Jodhpur development Authority. Boating facility has also been provided to the tourists.
- Osian- It is ancient city of Marwar situated 65 km from jodhpur, is famous for Sun temple, Sachiya templeand 16 jain temples dedicated to Lord Mahavira, the last Jain tirthankars.
- Rai- ka- Baag- Palace- Built by Haadi Rani of Maharaja Jaswant Singh I. Swami Dayanand stayed and gave sermons in this palace.
- Ranchodji Temple- constructed in red stone by Jadeja Queen of Maharaja Jaswant Singh I.
- Ummed Garden- Developed by Maharaja Ummed Singh in 80 acres. It also housed Jodhpur Zoo. There is a Government Museum at the centre of the garden.
- Siddha Nath- Temble is situated near Takhat Sagar hills, was developed by Saints Narain swani and Nepali baba- a four fingered in his hand and foot.
- Achal Nath Shivalaya- Built in 1531 by queen Nanak Devi of Maharaja Rao Ganga in Chittar stone.
- Others- Guda Bishnoi, Fort Khejarla, Jaswant Sagar Dam, Arna Jharna, Ghanta Ghar, Shyam Bihari temple Chopasani, Samadhi of Saint chidianathji at Palasani, Lake Gulab sagar