Situated on a steep hill, Mehrangarh Fort is one of the largest forts in India. The fort has been a witness to the splendour of a bygone era. The beauty and the grandeur of numerous palaces in the fort narrates a saga of hard sandstones yielding to the chisels of skilled Jodhpuri sculptures. To enter the Mehrangarh fort, seven gates have to be crossed. Some of these gates still bear marks of many a siege that this fort has withstood. Its very hard to imagine how any invader even thought of conquering this fort, which at places has 17 feet thick and 68 feet high walls. The Mehrangarh Fort encloses many palaces, which are known for their intricate carvings and sprawling courtyards. Moti Mahal or the Pearl Palace has a delicately carved stone screen and treasures the Sringar Chowki, royal throne of Jodhpur. Umaid Villas displays the Rajput miniature paintings and Ajit Villas exhibits musical instruments and the royal costumes. Both these villas are joined by a beautiful mirror room.

A subtle blend of Edwardian and Rajputana architectural styles, the Umaid Bhawan Palace was christened after its builder, Maharaja Umaid Singhji. Tour the Umaid Bhawan Palace that is the world's grandest royal residences ever built with Indian Horizons. The Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur took shape as killed artisans put together blocks of gleaming yellow sandstone atop the Chittar Hill in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. The entire Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur is segregated into three sections, the Museum, the heritage hotel and the private wing that is still occupied by the royal family of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.

The Jaswant Thada is a flawlessly executed piece of Rajputana architecture that enchants you with its poignant appeal on your tours to Jodhpur tourist attractions with Indian Horizons. Un paralled in grace, the Jaswant Thada is a royal cenotaph that was constructed by Maharaja Sardar Singh to honor the memory of his courageous father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. The main cenotaph that is dedicated to Maharaja Jaswant Singhji is designed like an exquisite piece of jewelry, magnified out of proportion. The white marble Jaswant Thada looks like a lovely temple that entices you with its pavilions, domes and delicate looking pillars. Feast your eyes on the profusion of marble latticework that adorns the entire Jaswant Thada. See true to life portraits of Rathore warriors who ruled Jodhpur, admire colorful dedications to the maharanis and concubines of Maharaja Jaswant Singhji who committed Sati on the pyre of the deceased ruler.

Sprawled over 300 acres of luxuriant greens in a valley ensconced with sandstone hills, the Balsamand Lake Palace is located on the Mandore road that lies at a few kilometers from the main Jodhpur city. Overlooking the serene Balsamand Lake, the Balsamand Palace is a 16th century heritage mansion that was constructed to serve as a summer palace for the Marwar royalty. The Balsamand Palace served as a tranquil summer getaway for the kings and queens of Marwar in the medieval era and today it offers a quiet retreat for those interested in spending a heritage holiday far from the noise and bustle of the bright city lights. The Balsamand Lake Palace was converted into a heritage hotel in 1996 by Maharaja Gaj Singh II.