Ghanta Ghar Jodhpur, also known as the Clock Tower, is a significant and most famous landmark in India’s Blue City or Sun City. Jodhpur 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’s most famous landmark. The near proximity to one of Jodhpur’s popular markets, adds to this place’s tourist appeal Ghanta Ghar Jodhpur.
After sunset at this place one can indulge in shopping and experience the charm of the city. It’s a perfect way of discovering Jodhpur people’s daily lives. The Clock Tower 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’s splendor definitely makes it to the top of the list of ‘places to visit in Jodhpur.
History of Ghanta Ghar
Ghanta Ghar Jodhpur was established during Maharaja Sardar Singh’s 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 in London. The area gradually became one of the most bustling and busy areas of Jodhpur Tour Packages.
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’s 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.
Architecture of Ghanta Ghar
Ghanta Ghar Jodhpur 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 Ghanta Ghar Jodhpur.
Best Time To Visit:-
Ghanta Ghar Jodhpur 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.
How To Reach Ghanta Ghar
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 – Ratanada Road route or the NH 62 – Harish Joshi Marg route.
