{"id":9904,"date":"2022-01-08T05:04:03","date_gmt":"2022-01-08T05:04:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rajasthantourplanner.com\/blog\/?p=9904"},"modified":"2022-01-08T05:04:17","modified_gmt":"2022-01-08T05:04:17","slug":"ghanta-ghar-jodhpur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rajasthantourplanner.com\/blog\/ghanta-ghar-jodhpur\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghanta Ghar Jodhpur"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ghanta Ghar Jodhpur<\/strong>, also known as the Clock Tower, is a significant and most famous landmark in India\u2019s Blue City<\/strong> or Sun City. Jodhpur <\/a>places to explore can not end without ticking off this immense landmark situated inside the city grounds right next to Sardar Market. During his rule between 1880 and 1911 Maharaja Sardar Singh constructed the tall, colossal structure. Then this place turned out to be the town\u2019s most famous landmark. The near proximity to one of Jodhpur\u2019s popular markets, adds to this place\u2019s tourist appeal Ghanta Ghar Jodhpur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After sunset at this place one can indulge in shopping and experience the charm of the city. It\u2019s a perfect way of discovering Jodhpur people\u2019s daily lives. The Clock Tower<\/strong> is lit up with stunning lights at night and looks even more spectacular, and with its beauty enthralls visitors. The best thing to do at this spot is to buy artefacts and local ethnic art from the nearby Sardar Market and check out the popular chat delicacies. This landmark\u2019s splendor definitely makes it to the top of the list of \u2018places to visit in Jodhpur<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ghanta Ghar Jodhpur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

History of Ghanta Ghar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ghanta Ghar Jodhpur<\/strong> was established during Maharaja Sardar Singh\u2019s reign (between late-19th Century and early 20th Century) as a major landmark near the Mehrangarh. The Clock was bought from London and is believed to be bought from the company that made the Clock Tower<\/strong> in London. The area gradually became one of the most bustling and busy areas of Jodhpur Tour Packages<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several shops came up, and a marketplace, known as the Sardar Market, was set up, which was named after the Maharaja and, since then, has been a shopper\u2019s delight. During the time, products like spices, vegetables, clothing, tools etc., were available in the market. Today, the scene is relatively modern as a lot more is sold and purchased at this market Ghanta Ghar Jodhpur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ghanta Ghar Jodhpur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Architecture of Ghanta Ghar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ghanta Ghar Jodhpur<\/strong> is a good example of 19th Century stone masonry. It is made completely of sandstone, in harmony with the sandstone of the Mehrangarh Fort in the background. The tower is a five-tiered structure with a dome as the sixth level. The first level on the ground has a broader square-shaped structure with patios and jharokhas. This level is bounded with an octagonal stone fencing that makes the monument a roundabout and a landmark. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ceiling of the ground floor makes a balcony for the first tier which, along with the second tier, has carved stone jharokhas. The fourth tier is the stone clock. The fifth is a small chhatri or a gallery kind of a structure with arches and pillars Ghanta Ghar Jodhpur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ghanta Ghar Jodhpur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Best Time To Visit:-<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ghanta Ghar Jodhpur<\/strong> is located in a busy area which is visited by millions of people on a daily basis. Therefore, there is no special day or event for paying a visit to this amazing clock tower. It can be visited during any time of the day and year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How To Reach Ghanta Ghar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ghanta Ghar Jodhpur is located in Nai Sadak, near the Ghanta Ghar Market or Sardar Market. From the city centre, it is barely 4 kilometres away. Jodhpur has good public transport. Auto rickshaws, local buses and even cabs can be a good option other than self-driven vehicles. By road, travellers would have to take either the NH 62 \u2013 Ratanada Road route or the NH 62 \u2013 Harish Joshi Marg route.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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