RAJASTHAN TRIP
20.08.14 – Jodhpur
Woke up to lovely
sunrise . We traveled from Jaiselmer to Jodhpur very early and we went directly to Mehrangarh, beautiful
carved Fort/Palace on top of the hill. Mehrangarh Fort located
in Jodhpur,
is one of the largest forts in India, is enclosed by imposing thick walls.
Inside its boundaries there are several palaces known for their intricate
carvings and expansive courtyards.
Luckily there was
elevator at Rs 35 per person. We had a nice guide who took us around n
explained both male n zenana sections with intricate carvings. There are
seven gates, which include Jayapol (meaning 'victory'), built by Maharaja Man
Singh to commemorate his victories over Jaipur and Bikaner armies. Fattehpol
(also meaning 'victory') gate was built by Maharaja Ajit Singh to mark the
defeat of the Mughals. Museum
with lovely paintings, armory, embroidery, howdah, cradles, n palanquins. It
took us more than 3 hours to savour the place n enjoy the view from above.
From there we went to Jaswant Tada, Tajmahal of Marwah, built
in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh by his wife. It is a 19th century
royal cenotaph built in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, the 33rd
Rathore ruler of Jodhpur This place is exclusive cremation ground
of Jodhpur Royal Family and monuments are built for them. We enjoyed Jodhpur
and the blue city We then went to our Hotel Marwar Heritage
where we relaxed n enjoyed in swimming Pool. This was a beautiful hotel with
spacious room and good food, vegetarian though.
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