Ghanta Ghar Jodhpur

Clock tower which is also known as Ghanta ghar considered as an important and very popular landmark in the Blue City or we can say in the Sun City of India without having a watch on this magnificent or attractive landmark the trip does not seem to be complete. It is located just next to the Sardar Market which lies within the city premises where you can find everything starting from the colourful shoes to potteries and teas,vegetable, spices, Indian sweets, textile,silver and handicraft it is considered to be a great place to ramble around. The clock tower of Jodhpur was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh in his rule between in 1880 and 1911 it is believed that the tower dominates the entire scenario. It is the oldest in the city market but still continues to retain its charm.

The market near also adds value to the tourist list as one can easily indulge in shopping and enjoying the charm of the city after the sun sets.It is also considered a very great way to explore the regular life of the people living in Jodhpur. Ghanta ghar is also very attractive place to spend your evening. The clock tower has been decorated by the beautiful light which lit up at the night and looks hundred times more amazing then the day time and it also enthrals the tourist with its impressive beauty and charm. Buying the artefacts and the local ethnic things from the nearby Sardar Market and also trying the famous Rajasthani chat delicacy is there on that spot is the best thing one can do there and the glory of this Landmark simply takes to the top of the places to visit in Jodhpur.

History of Ghanta Ghar
Ghanta Ghar in Jodhpur was built during the reign of Maharaja Sardar Singh (between late-19th Century and early 20th Century) as a prime landmark near the Mehrangarh Fort. The Clock was sourced from London and is believed to be bought from the company who made the Clock Tower in London. The area slowly became one of the most bustling areas of the city. Several shops came up and a marketplace, the Sardar Market, was set up. It was named after the Maharaja and since then, has been a shopper’s delight. During the time, products like spices, vegetables, clothing, tools etc. were available in the market. Today, the scene is quite modern as a lot more is sold and purchased at this market.

Architecture of Ghanta Ghar
Ghanta Ghar 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. 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.

How To Reach Ghanta Ghar
Ghanta Ghar 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 – Ratanada Road route or the NH 62 – Harish Joshi Marg route.