Osian (temples and mosque)

A desert temple village in the Thar, located 65 km from Jodhpur, Osian is home to some twenty medieval Hindu and Jain sanctuaries with remarkable sculptures, often overlooked by mainstream itineraries.

Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum

Built between 1929 and 1943 on Chittar Hill, Umaid Bhawan Palace houses a museum chronicling the history of Jodhpur's Rathore royal family, showcasing weapons, clocks, and vintage court photographs.

Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park

At the foot of Mehrangarh Fort, Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park unfolds across 70 hectares of volcanic rock and restored desert vegetation—a natural and botanical counterpoint to a fort visit.

Kaylana Lake

Located 8 km from Jodhpur on the road to Jaisalmer, Kaylana Lake (also known as Pratap Sagar) is a body of water created in 1872, cherished for its birdlife and sunsets.

Jaswant Thada

Jaswant Thada

A white marble cenotaph built in 1899 in Jodhpur, Jaswant Thada honours the Rathore sovereigns of Marwar, just steps away from Mehrangarh Fort.

Rajabai Clock Tower

85-meter Neo-Gothic tower inspired by Big Ben, the Rajabai Clock Tower (1878) dominates the Mumbai University campus and is part of UNESCO World Heritage.

Balsamand Lake

Medieval reservoir bordered by a red sandstone palace, 5 km from Jodhpur: history, fruit gardens, Rajasthan wildlife and practical information.