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October 14th, 2011 | 
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The Mehrangarh Museum Trust was settled in March,1972 by His Highness The Maharaja Gaj Singh II with the principal objective of setting up a world class museum in Jodhpur. It was intended that this museum eventually house and display the Maharaja’s substantial collections; of miniature paintings, portraits, books and manuscripts, weapons, textiles and tents, elephant howdahs and palanquins, and various objets’ d art.
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur is one of the largest forts in forts. It is also the most magnificent fort in Jodhpur, infact, in the whole Rajasthan. The fort is amongst the popular tourist places in India. It is situated on a 150 m high hill. It was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459. The Mehrangarh Fort can be reached from the city, 5 kms below, through a circular road.
Early on the Trust was fortunate enough to obtain the services of Thakur Sagat Singh, a retired curator from the Rajasthan Governement Museum, and he was given a clear brief; to locate and clear suitable areas in the fort for the museum; to compile inventories of the collections both at the Mehrangarh Fort and at the Umaid Bhawan Palace, the Maharaja’s residence; and, finally, to put together the exhibitions themselves.
New dimensions have been added to the Trust’s activities since then; the active patronage of the arts and music; the promotion of the handicrafts of the region; and the study and research of the rich archival and other material available in the Trust’s manuscript library, the Maharaja Maan Singh Pustak Prakash Research Center. With the Trust’s strong and ever-widening social and cultural inter-action with the city and region the Mehrangarh Fort today finds itself once again, after over a hundred years, very much at the center of things in Marwar.
The Museum has participated in many international exhibitions all over the world, including the Festival of India in America in 1985, displaying and sharing the rich heritage of Marwar, and interacting with prestigious institutions in the field. It has also attracted numerous scholars and researchers, in many different fields, to Jodhpur.
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UMAID BHAWAN PALACE
Rajasthan’s royalty was always fashionable, and Maharajah Umaid Singh of Jodhpur, added a fine touch to the cult by constructing a grand Art Deco, the Umaid Bhawan Palace, Rajasthan’s best known architectural epitome of the 20th century. It is now converted into a magnificent heritage hotel. It is Designed by eminent Edwardian architect Henry V Lanchester, this grand palace is a magnificent blend of Renaissance framework and Rajput tradition. Each suite is different, with ethereal underlying themes of a royal grandeur or princely passion; elegant interiors with gilt furniture and exquisite artwork, makes one travel on the rails of antiquity. Within safe hands, the Taj Group has recently taken over the management of this awe-inspiring property.
The Kaylana lake, the Lake of Love
The Kaylana lake was made by Jodhpur’s beloved regent, Sir Pratap Singh, in 1872 and has now into a popular picnic spot. One can enjoy boating on the shimmering waters of the artificial lake, a courtsey provided by RTDC.
Sardar Government Museum
The museum is located inside the Umaid Gardens, the latter is open to the public free of charge. The archaic treasure alcove has an interesting crafts section, including curiosities like the rock-salt carvings, Murano glassware and miniature paintings in Marwar style. The museum is open from 10 am to 4:30 pm, throughout the week (except Fridays).
A-ONE DAL BHATI CHURMA
Address: Opp.Kohinoor Cinema, 5th Road, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Telephone: 0291-627637
DURIAN NISWAS HOTEL
Cuisine: Multi-cuisine
Address: Daspan Vihar, Old Loco Shed Road, Ratanadha, Jodhpur,Rajasthan.
BLUE MOON RESTAURANT
Address: Circuit House Road, Ratanada, Jodhpur,Rajasthan.
Telephone: 0291-430882
TAJ HARI MAHAL
The hotel makes lavish use of exquisite marble in an architectural style, which harmoniously bends an Old World charm with contemporary elegance. The grand lobby leads on to the restaurants, which range in decor and ambience from a coffee shop to a lounge bar, a Verandah Cafe, a Specialty Chinese Restaurant with two private dining rooms attached, and a 24-Hour room service.
Address: Mandore Road,
City: Jodhpur 324006.
Hotel Beniwal Palace
Address : Circuit House Road, Ratanada, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India – 500 003
Rooms : There are 26 well appointed and beautifully decorated & spacious rooms including 4 suites,attached bath with running Hot & Cold water, Direct Telephone, Colour Television with multi channels & round the clock room service.
Other Facilities :
Restaurant
Conference Hall
Car rental
Laundry
Doctor on call
Safe Deposit
Folk music and dance on request
Village & Deer safari
Roof Top restaurant & Garden Restaurant
General Information
Jodhpur district is centrally located in western part of the state. It is headquarter of western districts of the state, i.e., Pali, Jodhpur Nagaur, Sirohi, Barmer, Jalore and Jaisalmer. It is boun by Bikaner and Jaisalmer districts in the north, Barmer and Pali districts in south, Nagaur district in the east and Jaisalmer district in the west