Attractions

Phalodi Fort is the most prominent tourist attraction of the place. This ancient fortress was constructed in the year 1488 by Rao Hammir Narawat, the grandson of Rao Suja, King of Marwar, presently known as Jodhpur. This 300-year-old fort is famous for its beautiful architectural style.This fort is located on the Sadar Bazar Road in Phalodi and a distance of 135 km from Jodhpur. The fort reflects the excellent work of the Marwar artists of that time. The fortress is famous for its complex architecture.

Lal Niwas is a beautiful haveli located in Phalodi. This building was constructed using red sandstones which render an elegant look to it. This residential palace was constructed in the year 1750. It presently serves as one of the popular heritage hotels in the region. It is famous for its elegant interiors where tourists can see attractive artefacts on the walls and beautiful chandeliers adorned with glass-cut work.

Ramdevji Baba was born in the Tomar Rajput Family back in the late 14th century. Ramdevji renounced his materialistic life and accepted sainthood very early in his life for serving the humankind. Legend states that he killed a demon and performed several miracles. At the age of 33, Baba Ramdevji took Samadhi to consciously exit his mortal body. The Ramdevra Temple was built in the early 1900s by the King of Jodhpur and Bikaner, Maharaja Ganga Singh.

This Bird Sanctuary is 7 Km distance from Phalodi Fort, Jodhpur. In recent years, this place has divorced all over the world. The person who started feeding the birds came here from only 100 wild birds, but now this proportion is growing and reaching a thousand and growing every year. Seeing wild birds is highly recommended.

Sachiya Mata Temple is a must-see place in Jodhpur. All visitors to the temple experience peace and tranquility in this beautiful and serene place. A must-see for anyone exploring the city of Jodhpur, it holds great spiritual significance. A large statue of Sachiya Mata, the goddess of faith, power, and protection, graces the temple. It is said that she grants wishes to those who come to her in need.

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.

Umaid Bhawan Palace was built by Maharaja Umaid Singh in 1929 to counter a famine which had hit the state at the time. It was also known as the Chittar Palace while being constructed thanks to the use of stones drawn from the Chittar hill. The palace was designed by British architect, and was completed in 16 years. Built with sandstone and marble, the architecture of the palace is blend of Classical Revival and Western Art styles.

Ghanta Ghar, also known as the clock tower, is situated in one of the busiest areas of Jodhpur. The tower was built by Maharaja Sardar singh from whom the adjacent Sardar market takes its name. The Sadar Market is quite popular among tourists for spices, traditional clothes and fancy jewelry . Clock Tower is a well- known land mark in Jodhpur . The Tower serves as the Start/ end point of heritage walk through the blue city.

Balsamand Lake is about 5 kilometres from Jodhpur on the Jodhpur-Mandore Road. Built in 1159 AD, it was planned as a water reservoir to cater to Mandore. The Lake Palace was built on later as a summer palace. It is surrounded by lush green gardens that house groves of trees such as mango, papaya, pomegranate, guava and plum. Animals and birds like the jackal and peacock also call this place home.