Ghanta Ghar, Clock tower in central Jodhpur, India.

Ghanta Ghar is a five-tiered tower of locally quarried red sandstone on a square plinth, rising about 70 ft (21 m) to an observation deck. Its broad base has three arched openings, the central one fitted with a dark grill, and is ringed by an octagonal stone railing that makes the tower a roundabout. Carved balconies mark the first and second tiers; the clock, with a white face and Roman numerals, sits in the fourth, and a chhatri gallery of arches and pillars carries the barrel-shaped dome.

Construction of Ghanta Ghar began in 1909 under Maharaja Sardar Singh, who wanted Jodhpur to have a public clock tower like those in European cities. The clock mechanism was imported from England and installed in 1910. Before pocket watches were common, the tower was the city's only reliable timekeeper.

The clock tower marks the gateway to Old Jodhpur and serves as a central gathering place where merchants sell textiles, spices, and local crafts.

The clock tower sits in the heart of the old market district and is easily accessible on foot if you are near the city center. The best time to visit is late afternoon when crowds thin and light conditions improve for photography.

The clock still runs today and its bell chimes mark the rhythm of the surrounding market. Many vendors organize their business hours and daily routines around the bell strikes, keeping the tower an active part of everyday life.