Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar), Jodhpur

The Clock Tower in Jodhpur is a magnificent landmark in the old city, and one of the most recognizable monuments in Jodhpur. The Clock Tower, named as ‘Ghanta Ghar’ by the locals, which is almost a literal translation, is three-storey tall and has a giant English style clock at the top which is still ticking today.

History of Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar)

The Ghanta Ghar Jodhpur is popular for the peculiar way in which it has been constructed. With clock towers, the architecture tends to be more Gothic in its style. However, over the course of time as the building was undertaken by Maharaja Sardar Singh in the late 1890s, the Ghanta Ghar acquired a lot more Indian aspects that can still be witnessed today. Looking more like a minaret than a square clock tower, it is a true architectural marvel and worth visiting for anyone traveling to Jodhpur. 

Shopping in Clock Tower

Among popular things to do in Jodhpur, the Clock Tower in Jodhpur is known for another reason, which is that it is the landmark under which the old city begins and one of the main shopping hubs of Jodhpur, the Sardar Market is located. The view of Jodhpur from the top of the Clock Tower is spectacular, with the overarching silhouette of the fort framing the view. Travellers can also go shopping in Jodhpur’s Ghanta Ghar Market in Jodhpur to pick up souvenirs. Silver jewellery, marble figures, vintage paintings, ivory, puppets, and pottery are popular things to buy while shopping in Jodhpur.  

The Sardar Market Jodhpur is an excellent place near the Clock Tower for tourists to shop for a number of souvenirs from Rajasthan. Some of the special things to buy from here include bags, jewellery, clothes, and some beautiful local handicrafts. This market near the Clock Tower in Jodhpur offers tourists an opportunity to see different sides of the city in one go.