Jodhpur is yet another beautiful tourist spot located in the state of Rajasthan. There are really many interesting places to visit in this beautiful city of Jodhpur. You will be really surprised seeing the golden history which is attached to it. Some of the popular places worth visiting are:
Mehrangarh Fort: If the question is which the best tourist spot around Jodhpur is, the answer is undoubtedly the Mehrangarh Fort. It is one of the largest forts in India.
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. Battle marks of cannon ball hits by attacking armies of Jaipur can still be seen on the second gate. The museum in the Mehrangarh fort is one of the finest museums in Rajasthan and certainly the best laid out.
Osian: This place has lots of Jain temple which are dedicated to Lord Mahavira and other Hindu temples too like Surya Temple, Kali Temple etc. They attract majority of the tourists because the sculptural beauty of these temples are really spell bounding and you need to see the detailing to believe your eyes.
Dhawa: This is also a popular attraction for several tourists, animal lovers and naturalists. Here you can actually find a nice balance between flora and fauna. This wildlife sanctuary is located at around 45 kms from Jodhpur is one of the selected places where Indian Antelope are found.
Nagaur: This place is little far from Jodhpur but still a must to visit location. Situated at a distance of 135 kms from the city of Jodhpur, the stunning fort with the splendid murals over here are really breathtaking. During the month of January and February, a cattle fair is also organized at Nagaur and it is also quite famous.
Rohet Fort: Forts are of prime importance in the state of Rajasthan. Almost everywhere in the state you are going to find fort or some ruins of it. Rohet Fort is also a very important Fort and is located merely 40kms away from Jodhpur. Bruce Chatwin and William Dalrymple, the two renowned authors are believed to have written The Songlines and The City of Djinns here itself.
Khimsar: This fort was laid in the year 1523 is situated at a distance of 92kms away from the city. Presently Khimsar fort is a heritage Hotel.
Other important places to visit include Luni and the fairs and festivals which are held here…
