Jodhpur Rajasthan

Harish Prajapati 12 months ago

Jodhpur : The Gateway of Thar Desert,
Popularly known as the Suncity ( for the sunny weather all round the year)
or Blue city ( Blue painted houses of the main/old city )
Jodhpur, formerly known as Marwar, the capital of the Rajput rulers, has long history of various traditions which are followed till date.

Located towards the western side of the capital city of Jaipur, this city is the second biggest city in the state of Rajasthan . Being a place of princely palaces, magnificent forts as well as age old temples, this city of Rajasthan is among the famous tourist destinations in the state as well as India. Positioned in the Thar Desert's stark landscape, Jodhpur experiences a bright and sunny weather all through the year. For this, the city is also known as "Sun City".
One of the specialties of this metropolitan city is that almost all the houses based around the fort of Mehrangarh are painted in blue color, due to which the city is even known as the "Blue City".
Some local festivals of Jodhpur city, which may interest visitors are-: Nag Panchami, Marwar festivals, Nav Sati, Gangaur, Veerpuri fair, Holi, Diwali. These festivals are celebrated amidst great cheer and religious fervency. The entire city dons a colorful and good look. The age old traditions and culture of Jodhpur City interest most tourists who undertake a visit to this city.
Monuments -: Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada, Ghanta Ghar and Flying Fox, Kaylana Lake and Garden, Balsamand Lake, Mandaleshwar Mahadev Temple (Mandalnath), Ratanada Ganesh Temple, Sardar Samand Lake and Palace, Masooria Hills, Veer Durgadas Smarak, Bhim Bhirak Cave etc.
Other Places of interest Ganesh Temple, Government Museum, Rai ka Bag Palace, Raj Ranchhodji Temple, Umaid Garden, Osian Temple, Palette Raj Gallery, Mehrangarh Museum etc.
Popular Markets -:Sojati Gate, Station Road, Tripolia Bazaar, Mochi Bazaar, Nai Sarak, Clock Tower, Sarafa Bazaar, Lakhera Bazaar, Sardar Market etc.
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Kaif Chouhan 13 months ago

I'm born and brought up in jodhpur it's nice place to leave this is the house of peace lot's of place to visit here people are so polite and helpful ????

Meet Rathi 11 months ago

found Jodhpur to be very pleasant: much more friendly and relaxed than Jaipur (less beggars and less dirt!). Jodhpur has a wonderful palace (nicely kept and presented - my favourite in Rajasthan) and interesting old city with lots of good shopping opportunities