Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur
It
is situated in Jodhpur. Rao Jodha built the fort in 1459 when he shifted his
capital from Mandore. The fort is situated about 400-ft above the city and has
68-ft wide and 117-ft high walls, which dominates the surrounding plain. Rao
Jodha Singh from 1459 onwards constructed the palaces within the fort area.
The various palaces and buildings inside the fort now serve as Mehrangarh museum.
The Moti Mahal has stained glass windows that create a colorful mosaic with
the play of light and shade. Chandan Mahal, Darbar Takhat or Throne Room, Rang
Mahal and Umaid Vilas are must see for tourists.
How to Reach Mehrangarh Fort :
Jodhpur is well connected by air, rail and road to the rest of India.
The Jaisalmer Fort
Golden
fort or Sonar Kila - Jaisalmer - It is situated in Jaisalmer. Bhatti Chief Jaisal
laid the foundation of the fort in 1156 A.D on Trikuta hill. The fort is also
called Sonar Kila or Golden Fort because it is made up of yellow sandstone and
seems to ignite into a golden flame when scorched by the desert sun. Even today,
one fourth of the old city's population resides within the fort. A cross-cultural
merging of Rajput and Islamic architectural styles is visible in this fort.
Ganesh Pol, Akshya Pol, Suraj Pol and Hawa Pol are must see for tourists. Jain
temples built between 12th to 15th centuries and dedicated to Rikhabdevji and
Sambhavanthji is another attraction.
How to Reach Jaisalmer Fort :
Jaisalmer is easily accessible from all the cities of Rajasthan.
The Chittaurgarh Fort
The
fort is on a 280-hectare site on the top of a 180-metre-high hill, which rises
abruptly from the surrounding plain. There are many palaces within the fort
like Rana Kumbha Palace, Fateh Prakash Palace, Tower of Victory and Padmini's
Palace, which are a must see for the tourists. This hilltop fortress of Chittorgarh
epitomizes the romantic and doomed ideal of Rajput chivalry.
How to Reach Chittaurgarh Fort :
» Air : Nearest airport Dabok, Udaipur (90KM)
» Rail : Well connected by rail with direct trains from
Delhi, Jaipur, Ajmer ,Ahmedabad, Jodhpur, Khandwa, Indore, Ratlam, Mandsore,
Kota, Bundi Kachiguda etc.
» Road : The town is well connected by road also and
the bus services for Udaipur, Adhmedabad, Mt. Abu, Sirohi,Jalor Jodhpur, Dungarpur,
Banswara, Bundi, Kota, Rawatbhata, Ajmer, Jaipur, Pratapgarh, Ratlam, Indore,
Tonk and Nathdwara etc. are available.
Junagarh Fort, Bikaner
The
fort is located in Bikaner. It is one of the finest of Rajput monuments. Raja
Rai Singh, Akbar's contemporary started building Junagadh Fort in 1587. Often
attacked, Junagadh is one of the few forts in India, which was never conquered.
It consists of 37 palaces, pavilions and temples built by different Kings stand
protected by massive ramparts and round towers.
How to Reach Junagarh Fort :
» Air : Bikaner is well connected to the nearby towns
and cities of importance. Nearest Airport is Jodhpur 240 kms. The airport is
easily accessible by road.
» Rail : Bikaner is connected by rail with Delhi, Jaipur
and Jodhpur.
» Road : Bikaner to Delhi 949 km, Jaipur 316 km, Jodhpur
240 km & Jaisalmer 330 km.
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