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Watched over by an invincible fort, Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan. It is located on the eastern fringe of the golden Thar Desert. Once the capital of Marwar state, this princely city was founded by Rao Jodha, a chief of the Rathore clan, in 1459 who claimed to be descendants of lord Rama. Jodhpur is popularly referred as the Blue City as most of the houses around the Mehrangarh Fort are painted with blue color. The blue wash was originally applied on the houses of Brahmins but soon non-Brahmins also started painting their houses with the same color as it was said to deflect the heat and keep mosquitoes away. Embellished with beautiful forts, royal palaces, exquisite cenotaphs and countless age-old temples, Jodhpur is great place to experience the true essence of Rajasthan.
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Best Time to Visit
November to March
What to Buy
Antiques, carved wooden furniture, Bandhini Fabrics, Footwear, Mathaniya's Red Chilli
Fairs and Festivals
Nagaur Fair (January – February), Makar Sankranti (January), Gangaur Festival (March –April), Elephant Festival (March)
Places of Interest
Mehrangarh Fort
Perched on a steep hill, Maehrangarh Fort is one the grand forts in India. It has been a mute witness to the glorious bygone era of Jodhpur. The fort encloses many palaces, which are known for their intricate carvings and sprawling courtyards. Moti Mahal or the Pearl Palace, is adorned with a daintily carved stone screen also treasures the Sringar Chowki, royal throne of Jodhpur whereas Umaid Vilas exhibits the Rajput miniature paintings.
Jaswant Thada
Jaswant Thada, a white marble memorial is the major architectural landmark of Jodhpur. Built by Sardar Singh in 1899 in memory of Maharja Jaswant Singh II, the entire monument made of intricately carved sheets of marble. With in the cenotaph, there are two more tombs. Donned with exquisitely carved gazebos, a beautiful multi-tiered garden, and a small lake, Jasawant Thada is now a traditional cremation ground of Jodhpur rulers.
Umaid Bhawan Palace
One of the largest residences in the world, the grand Umaid Bahwan Palace perches high above the desert capital of Jodhpur. It is named after Maharaja Umaid Singh, grandfather of the present Maharaja of Jodhpur. Made of golden yellow sandstone, it was designed by the renowned Edwardian architect Henry Lanchester, the palace is an astounding amalgamation of eastern and western architectural style. It took 15 years to complete; with over 5000, men working on it. The palace was finally completed in 1944.Comprising of 347 lavishly decorated rooms, the palace is donned with gilt furniture, elegant artwork, Art Deco style, exquisite murals exiled Polish artist Stefan. Now converted in to a heritage hotel, Umaid Bahwan Palace offers everything that the royalty required and gives a taste of their lavish lifestyle. Played host to many celebrity weddings, the Palace is counted as the most hottest wedding spots in India.
Government Museum
Constructed during the reign of of Maharaja Umaid Singhji, Jodhpur Government Museum is locates midst the beautiful Umaid gardens. The museum is a rich repository of old weapons, textiles, miniature portraits, local crafts and images of Jain Tirthankars. There are many stuffed animals and birds, hunted by the rulers of Jodhpur. The museum also houses a public library and a zoological park.
Maha Mandir Temple
Located on the Mandore road, Maha Mandir Temple is known for its intricately carved pillars, ornamented with detailed carvings of yogic postures
Kaman Art Gallery
It is the first Indian contemporary art gallery in Rajasthan. Situated near the Jodhpur Clock Tower, the gallery exhibits the artwork of many famous Indian contemporary artists.
Excursions – Osian (65km), Mandore (8km), Guda Bishnoi (25km), Balsamand lake ( 7km), Sojat City ( 10 km)
How to get there
By Air: Jodhpur has its own airport, which is 5 km from the city center. Regular flight services connect the city with all major cities of Rajasthan. All domestic airlines operate daily flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur and Jaipur.
By Rail: Jodhpur is well connected with all major cities in and around Rajasthan by a wide network of rails. Trains to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata are easily available from Jodhpur.
By Road: Jodhpur is easily accessible by road. The main highway between Jodhpur and Jaisalmer is via Agoli and Pokaran. The highway is well connected with Agra, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Delhi, Jaipur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur by bus. Taxis, Auto-rickshaws and Tongas are the best mode of transport to travel in and around the city.
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