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Jodhpur
Jodhpur Tourism & Travel - Jodhpur in
Rajasthan India, is a city that cannot be forgotten once you see its
majestic sights. Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan and
overlooks the stark beauty of the Thar Desert. A historic city, Jodhpur
was once the capital of Marwar state. The city of Jodhpur was
established by Rao Jodha, a chieftain of the Rathore clan in 1459 A.D.
Jodhpur town is an attractive sight with many houses painted blue in
color, giving Jodhpur the title of the Blue City of Rajasthan. The city
of Jodhpur is enclosed by a 10 Km long wall, which has 8 massive gates.
The skyline of Jodhpur is dominated by the impressive Mehrangarh Fort,
which is situated majestically atop a high hill.
Jodhpur Tourist Attractions
Mehrangarh Fort:
Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur is a giant structure built in the 15th
century. Situated on a 125-meter high hill, Mehrangarh Fort has 4 gates
and an approach road that curves along the hillside. The view of the
blue painted walls of the town from the ramparts of Mehrangarh Fort is
panoramic. Within the Mehrangarh Fort, there is a museum with weaponry,
royal robes, furniture and artifacts. Beautifully decorated rooms in the
royal apartments such as the Sheesh Mahal, Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal
are evidence of the highly developed artistic skills of the painters of
Mewar.
Umaid Bhawan Palace:
Built by the Maharaja of Jodhpur as a famine relief project to provide
employment to the residents of his drought stricken province in the
early 20th century, the Umaid Bhawan Palace is a magnificent structure.
Built in the Indo Saracenic style, with elements of Rajput and Victorian
architecture, this grand palace made in sandstone is a currently a
heritage hotel, a museum and the residence of the royal family of
Jodhpur.
Jaswant Thada:
The royal cenotaphs of the rulers of Jodhpur, the Jaswant Thada was
constructed in 1899, to commemorate Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Made of
white marble, this elegant structure is a graceful and dignified
memorial to the previous rulers of Jodhpur.
Shopping in Jodhpur:
Jodhpur has many busy and colorful markets. Girdikot and Sardar Market
located in the center of the city and the shops around the main clock
tower are great places to browse for clothing, arts and crafts, camel
leather artifacts, furniture and souvenirs of your trip to Jodhpur.
You can wander through the narrow lanes and picturesque streets of
Jodhpur town and enjoy the atmosphere of the city. With potters, dyers,
and leather workers displaying their wares along the street, musicians,
dancers and street performers and colorfully dressed local residents, a
ramble around Jodhpur is sure to be a memorable experience.
Jodhpur plays host to the annual Marwar Festival, which showcases the
best of the local culture of the region.
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