Jodhpur is the second biggest city which is located in the state of Rajasthan in India. It is situated approximately 330 km far from Jaipur in west direction and about 200 km far from Ajmer City.
Jodhpur is a famous tourist destination which offers many forts, temples and palaces which are located in the stark setting of the great desert Thar. Most of the area of the city is sandy. The Jodhpur City is also known by the designation of the Sun City because of its bright, sunny climate all around the year. In addition to this, here the tourists will find so many blue painted houses. This makes it popular by the name of Blue City among the tourists.
The city possesses a rich, old and regal history. The land is known for the braveness of its kings. The old city is bounded by the walls of the fort; however the new city is expended out of the fort’s wall. The city lies in the geographic center of Rajasthan and other parts of state can be easily accessed from here. Hence the city gives the impression of an oasis in the great Thar Desert.
In addition to a rich history and royalty, the Jodhpur tourist destinations are living evidence of splendor, culture and tradition of Rajasthan. The major points of attraction in Jodhpur are as follows.
- Mehrangarh Fort It is the most royal fort in Jodhpur. The fort is located on a hill about 150m above the ground level. This historical fort was built in the year of 1459 with several galleries, palaces, temples and a museum. The regal look of fort attracts history and art lovers.
- Umaid Bhavan Palace The fort was erected in the 20th century by Maharaja Umaid Singh. A portion of this fort is now transformed into a museum and a hotel. The fantastic architecture and royally of the fort is famous among the tourists.
Hence the city is a haven for history and art lovers.
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