Osian Jodhpur
Duration : 4-5 Hrs
The Osian city near Jodhpur, Rajasthan is an ancient city lying in ruins. It is approximately 65 Kms from Jodhpur. The main attractions of this city are its temples that have gracefully stood the test of time. They are beautifully designed and constructed. The main ones of the Osian Temples in Jodhpur, India are:
Jain temples belong to 8th and 11th century. Surya (Sun) temple and the Sachiya Mata temple are famous for their beauty. Similarly, all the other temples are famous for one thing or the other.
At one point of time in the past (8th - 12th century), this town was a great trading center. Today, it is more like an oasis in the desert of Rajasthan. Apart from its artistic temples, the Osian city is also known for its camel rides. The tourist can enjoy the temples and their architecture during the camel ride also.
