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Half Day Sightseeing tour with (Mehrangarh Fort,Moti Mahal,Phool Mahal,Jaswant Thada)
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Half Day sightseeing covering Mehrangarh Fort - Mehrangarh Fort is one of the most imposing and largest forts not only in Jodhpur but in the whole India. It is a fort that oozes the charm and grandeur of a bygone era. It is situated five kilometres away in a hill in the outskirts of Jodhpur city. Its construction was started around 1459 by the king known as the founder of Jodhpur, Rao Jodha. But he could not complete it in his life times. Later proceed to vist Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal and Jaswant Thada -Jaswant Thada , a royal memorial of the Rathore clan, is located around half a kilometre away from the Mehrangarh Fort. It was built in 1899 AD as a memorial for Maharajah Jaswant Singh II by his son, Maharaja Sardar Singh. This monument is built like a temple made entirely out of white marbles, with each marble sheet displaying intricate lattice carvings. There is an impressive collection of sculptures and frescos as well. A truly perfect example of architectural brilliance. The marbles are polished so fine that in the sunlight, the outer surface of the whole building emits a warm glow.
