The Mehrangarh Fort or the 'Citadel of the Sun' stands imposingly on a low range of sandstone hills, 125 meters above the plains surrounding it. Invincible and dauntless, it rises up on sheer bare rock. It is not only a monolith but also an absolute marvel of architecture. Its expansive ramparts stretch out for about 10 kms across the Aravalis and its 17 feet thick and 68 feet tall stone walls ensured that it never got conquered.

This fort also has a legacy of legends. According to folklore it was built on the spot where an old hermit called Cheeria Nathji, the lord of the birds lived. The hermit was forcefully displaced from his residence to clear the sight for the fort, and in his anger Cheeria cast a terrible curse on the kingdom. To propitiate the hermit the king is said to have buried a man alive in the foundations. Later he also built a temple in the fort dedicated to Cheeria Nathji.

The Umaid Bhavan Palace is situated in the royal city of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, 5 kms. From Jodhpur airport and 6 kms. from Jodhpur Rly station. Umaid Palace is one the world's biggest palaces built in twentieth century. The palaces of yesteryears have now been converted into luxury and grand luxury hotels. A portion of this palace now comprises of a hotel and a museum.
Maharaja Umaid Singh of Jodhpur commissioned the London firm Lanchester and Lodge to build the royal abode and 15 years later the Maharaja got this spectacular sandstone palace, the Umaid Bhawan Palace.The Palace was started as project to provide employment to famine stricken farmers. The palace stands on 26 acres of land out which 15 acres is gardens.
The Umaid Bhavan Palace renowned for the sandstone used in its construction, is also referred to as the Chhittar Palace owing to the fact that the Chhittar sandstone was used in its construction. This majestic palace is now segmented into the royal residence, the Heritage Hotel and the museum.