Last updated: October 2026 · Method: built from published site information and recurring traveller reports; figures approximate — verify on site.
Lodhruva (Lodorva) was the Bhati capital sacked before Rawal Jaisal founded the present fort in 1155. Today it is a scatter of ruins around a rebuilt Jain temple.
What survives
- The Jain temple: dedicated to Rikhabdev; modern reconstruction over medieval plinths, with fine carved remnants incorporated.
- The toran gateway: a free-standing carved arch, the site’s most photogenic survivor.
- The pairing: 15 km from the city, it sits on the Kuldhara road — most visits combine both in one hour.
Honest framing: the Moomal-Mahendra romance associated with Lodhruva is legend, not history.
Planning notes
Jaisalmer runs on a seasonal clock: the cooler months carry the crowds and the fuller calendars, while the hot afternoons reward early starts and long lunches. Build this stop around one unhurried hour rather than a quick photo, and let the season decide the hour of day.
Costs and access
- Timing: daylight hours suit most visits; confirm the day’s opening window locally, since published hours drift with the season.
- Costs: any entry sits in the nominal range for the city — small notes at the counter settle it (published fee lists here on the site carry current ranges).
- Getting there: an auto or app cab covers the hop from the centre in minutes; walking works in the cooler months.
Keep in mind: specifics shift faster than guides update — treat this page as the frame and recent reviews as the fine print.