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MahaMandir is a famous temple in Jodhpur. The temple was built in 1812. MahaMandir Temple is supported by 84 pillars. It contains detailed designs and figures of gurus describing various postures of Yoga. It is located at a distance of 2 km from Jodhpur on the road towards Mandore. Now a school is run in the premises. In the premises of the temple, there are many ancient shrines and houses that reflect intricate works of stone. WIIFY: If you are a fan of Yoga (who is not ), you will love this place. As per the gatekeeper in every night a diya is lit on the cenotaphs and noises are heard. The ghosts still lighting the diyas… Chances to click photographs. Located two kilometres away from Jodhpur on the road towards Mandore, it is a very big temple with he fantastically carved 84 pillars which are a sight to behold. Other important temples of Jodhpur include Chamunda Mataji Temple which is located inside the Mehrangarh Fort, Baba Ramdev Temple, Ganesh Temple ...

Arna-Jharna is a unique to approach to the way museums should be. Instead of being enclosed in a box, it enjoys the open space of the desert. Here you learn by exploring and enjoying with visuals. WIIFY: It’s a place to learn about various traditions followed in music, various instruments used and how they came to be. The famous & colorful puppets of Rajasthan are on display. The location is very refreshing and gives you an look of a Desert. Carry your mineral water and some snacks for the journey. Best time to visit would be after breakfast so you can return back to the hotel for Lunch. School going children can learn and enjoy a lot from this place. They have created a clean and a nice ambiance of village and have Villagers home like structures that House the cultural belongings. They have a collection from Puppets to Musical Instruments to Brooms and to grasses of Jodhpur and nearby places. Real opportunities for photographers to click away the museum. ...

Siddhanth Shiv temple is situated between Takhat Sagar hills and Kalyana Lake. Its way is on Chopasani Road and it is about 10 Kms away from Jodhpur. You can reach the temple only after crossing the hundreds of stairs made up by cutting rocks. Once upon a time the place, exactly where the temple now stands, was completely a deserted area. Siddhanth Shiv temple is believed to be built by GauriShanker (also called Nepali Baba, his real name was Veetragi Narain Swami) himself by cutting stones. He was a handicapped saint who had only four fingers in each of his hand and foot. WIIFY: This place is quite and has natural air in it. The architecture is appreciating. Since it is on hills you will get clear view of natural beauty of Jodhpur and Machiya Safari Park (which is nearby to it). You there are natural scenes you can click amazing photographs. This place has been featured in a documentary of DD National (National TV channel of India) around three years ago. Yo...

Janta Sweet Home is a leading name in the Sweets and Namkeen in India.We are famous in various kind of namkeens and sweets. We prepares the best quality sweets and namkeens in jodhpur.We will have diversified client-age all over the world. Janta Sweet Home specializes in Sweets and Namkeen. If you love not just Indian sweets but all kinds of Indian snacks, you'll definitely want to visit the iconic Janta Sweet Home, renowned for making some of the best treats in Jodhpur. They're fresh and delicious, and the range is huge. Try: the Mawa Kachori, a prestigious dish that originated from Jodhpur. An ace of warrior and chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs, Rao Jodha (1415-1488AD) after his coronation in 1458 AD at Mandore, laid the foundation of a new city to the South and named it JODHPUR. Poised strategically on the East-West trading route between Central and China, Jodhpur, a city with numerous bastons and towers, is the second largest city of Rajasthan. Jodhpur is one...

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. The lake has a length of one km, breadth of 50 m and a depth of 15 m. The Balsamand Lake Palace was built later as a summer palace on its shore. The lake is surrounded by lush green gardens that house groves of trees like mango, papaya, pomegranate, guava and plum. Animals and birds like the jackal and peacock also call this place home. This is an artificial lake located close to Jodhpur city. It's advisable to visit it in the evening time to enjoy it better. The setting sun, the cool breezes, the chirping of the birds returning to their nests and the scenic beauty are the main attraction here. The garden on the bank of the lake is beautiful, lush green with flowering plants and trees. ...

Zenana Mahal, the erstwhile royal abode of Jodhpur queens, is an integral part of the majestic Mehrangarh Fort. In the yesteryears, nearly two-third area of the fort was reserved for the  zenana (women). One of the prominent courts dedicated to the Jodhpur queens was the Moti Mahal Chowk, which displays architectural splendour of the bygone era. A number of  jharokhas  (windows) with jali screens and bangaldar eaves can be seen in the three wings of this court.  Within the fort premises, there is another zenana court towards the south, lying adjacent to the Moti Vilas. A large area towards the east of the aforementioned courts forms a major part of the Zenana Mahal. It covers the area surrounding Shringar Chowk, commonly known as the Coronation Courtyard. In the regal era, women used to watch proceedings conducted in Shringar Chowk through the facade of its upper storey. Opening Closing Time Daily: 9 am to 5 pm Photo Opp This fort palace i...