航班延误，到达焦德普尔（Jodhpur）已近黄昏，一行人匆匆赶往离住地不远的梅兰加尔城堡（Mehrangarh Fort）。这里是印度之行主方安排的唯一观光点，所以每个人都满怀期待。

梅兰加尔古堡

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梅兰加尔古堡位于久德普尔旧城区，是1459年久德哈王公建造的。屹立于大约125米高的巨崖之上，古堡 建筑采用坚硬的黄色砂岩，周围环绕有护城墙。梅兰加尔古堡拥有七道城门，是由不同的王公建造于不同时期。站在城堡上方，可以眺望久德普尔旧城景观。目前梅兰加尔古堡内，有一部分辟为博物馆。里面展示许多印度古代枪炮、武器、旗帜、皇室宝座、象轿、地毯、壁画等历史文物。

http://baike.baidu.com/view/1166936.htm

走近城堡，每个人都为眼前这座气势磅礴的建筑所震撼。

Mehrangarh Fort
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Mehrangarh Fort (Hindi: मेहरानगढ़ का किला), located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan is one of the largest forts in India.
The fort is situated 400 feet (122 m) above the city and is enclosed by imposing thick walls. Inside its boundaries there are several palaces known for their intricate carvings and expansive courtyards. A winding road leads to and from the city below. The imprints of cannonball hits by attacking armies of Jaipur can still be seen on the second gate. To the left of the fort is the chhatri of Kirat Singh Soda, a soldier who fell on the spot defending the Mehrangarh fort.
There are seven gates, which include Jayapol (meaning ‘victory’), built by Maharaja Man Singh to commemorate his victories over Jaipur and Bikaner armies. Fattehpol (also meaning ‘victory’) gate was built by Maharaja Ajit Singh to mark the defeat of the Mughals. The palm imprints upon these still attract much attention even today.
The museum in the Mehrangarh fort is one of the most well-stocked museums in Rajasthan. In one section of the fort museum there is a selection of old royal palanquins, including the elaborate domed gilt Mahadol palanquin which was won in a battle from the Governor of Gujarat in 1730. The museum exhibits the heritage of the Rathores in arms, costumes, paintings and decorated period rooms.
The third of movie of The Dark Knight trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises, was partially shot around the Mehrangarh fort. A few scenes included the prison well within which Bruce Wayne is shown to have been imprisoned. There is one particular shot when Wayne emerges from the Prison that actually gives a glimpse of the Mehrangarh Fort in the background.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mehrangarh_Fort

城堡上空，成群猛禽翱翔。

全石材建成，令人叹为观止。说它巧夺天工，毫不为过。

Jaswant Thada
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The Jaswant Thada is an architectural landmark located in Jodhpur. It is a white marble memorial built by Sardar Singh in 1899 in memory of Maharja Jaswant Singh II.

Architecture
The monument, in its entirety, is built out of intricately carved sheets of marble. These stones are extremely thin and polished so that they emit a warm glow when the sun’s rays dance across their surface.
Within this cenotaph, there are also two more tombs. The Jaswant Thada is a traditional cremation ground of Jodhpur rulers. The grounds also include exquisitely carved gazebos, a beautiful multi-tiered garden, and a small lake.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaswant_Thada

我们只是远远眺望里一下，这里有篇不错的游记。

梦想城堡——Jaswant Thada
http://hi.baidu.com/tanako/blog/item/a92d823f6badbdca7d1e7183.html

不论从哪个角度看，这都是个相当精美漂亮的古堡。窗户的精美程度无以言表。

在Mehrangarh堡上是可以看海的，这个海没有惊涛骇浪，只有让人沉醉的蓝。

夕阳下，远远看到壮丽的Umaid Bhawan Palace，世界上规模最大的私人住所之一，现在那儿是家豪华酒店。

Umaid Bhawan Palace
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Umaid Bhawan Palace, located at Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India, is one of the world’s largest private residences. A part of the palace is managed by Taj Hotels. Named after Maharaja Umaid Singh, grandfather of the present owners of the palace, this monument has 347 rooms and serves as the principal residence of the erstwhile Jodhpur royal family.

Umaid Bhawan Palace was called Chittar Palace during its construction due to its location on Chittar Hill, the highest point in Jodhpur. Ground for the foundations of the building was broken on 18 November 1929 by Maharaja Umaid Singh and the construction work was completed in 1943.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umaid_Bhawan_Palace

这里，便是Jodhpur的海了，也蓝，也深邃.