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Balsamand Lake

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Balsamand Lake is a lake situated 5 km from Jodhpur on Jodhpur-Mandore Road. This lake is a popular picnic spot, built in 1159 AD by Gurjara-Pratihara rulers. It was designed as a water reservoir to provide water to Mandore.

Kaylana Lake

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Kaylana Lake is located 8 km west of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India. It is an artificial lake, built by Pratap Singh in 1872. The lake spreads over an area of 84 km².

Mandore

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Towards The North Of Jodhpur Is The Ancient Capital Of Marwar, Mandore. This Area Is Of Major Historical Importance And You Will Find The Dewals Or Cenotaphs Of Jodhpurs's Former Rulers. Unlike The Original Chhatri-Shaped Cenotaphs That Are Typical Patterns Of Rajasthan Architecture, These Are Built Along The Lines Of Hindu Temples.

Shastri Circle

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Shastri Circle Is A Traffic Roundabout In The Middle Of Jodhpur City. While It Has A Job To Do During The Day, It Is Most Spectacular At Night, When It Comes To Life With Lights And Fountains. This Draws Locals As Well As Tourists To The Spot.

Albert Hall

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Yesterday morning Return of Rains 🌧🌧 Enjoy the fresh showers Albert Hall

Mahamandir Temple

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Mahamandir, Meaning Great Temple, Is A Sanctified Spot Where Tranquillity Reigns Supreme. Situated On Mandore Road, The Temple Is An Architectural Wonder. It Is Supported By 84 Pillars And Ornamented With Detailed Designs And Figures Depicting Various Postures Of Yoga.

Ghanta Ghar

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Ghanta Ghar, Also Known As The Clock Tower Of Rajasthan, Is Situated In One Of The Busiest Areas Of Jodhpur, The Sadar Bazaar. It Was Constructed By Shri Sardar Singh Ji Of Jodhpur. The Sadar Market Is Quite Popular Among Tourists, Who Throng The Streets To Purchase Rajasthani Textiles, Clay Figurines, Miniature Camels And Elephants, Marble Inlay Work And Classic Silver Jewellery.

Jaswant Thada

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The Jaswant Thada is a cenotaph located in Jodhpur, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh of Jodhpur State in 1899 in memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II,

Jodhpur Government Museum

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The Sardar Government Museum is located in Public Park, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. The museum is named after Sardar Singh, a maharaja of Jodhpur, and was constructed under the reign of his son, Maharaja Umed Singh.

Ranisar Padamsar

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Located Near The Fateh Pole In Mehrangarh, The Ranisar And Padmasar Are Adjacent Lakes That Were Constructed In The Year 1459. Ranisar Lake Was Built On Orders Of Queen Jasmade Hadi, Rao Jodha's Wife While Padmasar Lake Was Ordered By Queen Padmini Of Rao Ganga, Daughter Of Rana Sanga Of Mewar.

Chamunda Mataji Temple

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Chamunda Mataji Was Rao Jodha’s Favourite Goddess And So Her Idol Was Bought To The Mehrangarh Fort. Thus, The Fort Became A Place Of Worship And Was Turned Into A Temple. Since Then, Locals Have Followed The Culture Of Worshipping Chamunda Mata. In Fact, Till Date, The Goddess Remains The Isht Devi (The Adopted Goddess) Of Maharajas And The Royal Family.

Phool Mahal

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Going By The Name, The Phool Mahal Or Flower Hall Is The Most Exorbitant Of All The Halls In The Palace. This Beautiful Chamber Is Said To Be The Pleasure Dome For The Maharajas. The Gold Used For Constructing The Mahal Came From Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Moti Mahal

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Moti Mahal, As The Name Suggests, Is The Pearl Hall Where The Royal Families Held Their Audience. The Hall Is Known To Have Glass Windows And Five Nooks That Enabled The Queens To Listen To The Proceedings Taking Place In The Sringar Chowki, The Royal Throne Of Jodhpur.

Khejarla Fort

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Located 85 Kilometres From The Main City, The 400-Year Old Khejarla Fort Is Situated In A Rural Setting. The Stunning Red Sandstone Monument, Now A Hotel, Is An Example Of Rajput Architecture. Visitors Will Be Mesmerised By The Fort's Picturesque Settings, Latticework Friezes And Intricate Jharokas.

Mehrangarh Fort

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Rising Perpendicular And Impregnable From A Hill Which Is 125 Metres Above Jodhpur’s Skyline Is The Mehrangarh Fort. This Historic Fort Is One Of The Most Famous In India And Is Packed With History And Legends. Mehrangarh Fort Still Bears The Imprints Of Cannonball Attacks Courtesy The Armies Of Jaipur On Its Second Gate. Chiselled And Sturdy, The Fort Is Known For Its Exquisite Latticed Windows, Carved Panels, Intricately Decorated Windows And Walls Of Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal And Sheesh Mahal.

Garadia Mahadev Temple

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One Can Get A Grand View Of River Chambal From The Garadia Mahadev Temple. Situated On Dabi Road (Nh 76), This Temple Provides An Incredible View Of The Surrounding Wilderness. It Is A Must Visit, Especially During Monsoon.

Mukundara Tiger Reserve

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The Mukundara Tiger Reserve Is 50 Kilometres From Kota. Tigers Are Often Relocated Here From Ranthambore Reserve. It Has A Core Area Of 417 Square Kilometres And A Buffer Zone Covering 342.82 Square Kilometres. Other Wildlife Includes Panther, Deer, Wild Boar And Bear. This Thickly Wooded Area Is Home To A Large Variety Of Birds As Well.

Alnia Dam

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The Alnia Dam Is One Of The Must-See Attractions Of Kota. It Is Renowned For The Beautiful Rock Paintings That Date Back To The Upper Paleolithic Age. Still In Good Condition, They Adorn The Bank Of The River, Making This Place Definitely Worth A Visit.

Seven Wonder Park

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The Seven Wonder Park Is A Rs. 20 Crores Worth Project Developed Along The Kishore Sagar Lake At Vallabh Bari In Kota. A Single Visit To This Park Allows Visitors To Get A Glimpse Of The Replicas Of All The Seven Wonders Of The World.

Kota Barrage

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Kota Barrage Is One Of The Most Important Water Reservoirs In The Rajasthan State Constructed Over Chambal River. The Kota Barrage Spreads Over An Area Of 27,332 Square Kilometres, Which Makes It As Large As Haiti! The Mesmerizing View Of Water Flowing Through The Gates With A Great Force Makes It A Popular Tourist Attraction. The Kansua Temple Of Lord Shiva, Housing A Rare Four-Faced Shiva Lingam Is A Place Of Interest Near The Barrage.