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Grand city of Jodhpur reverberate tales of the distant past in the barrenness of he desert. Jodhpur located in Rajasthan is popularly known as "The Sun City". It is called so because its remains bright and sunny almost throughout the year. This city was founded by Rao Jodha (a chief) in 1459, and thus got its name Jodhpur. Previously this city was known as Marwar. It is the second largest city in Rajasthan. Jodhpur was partitioned into two divisions, namely the old city and the new city. A10 km long wall surrounds the old city. Tourist from all over the world used to come and witness this sculpted city of Rajasthan located in the commercial heart of the city. Each and every element in Jodhpur reflects the deep architectural grander and great Rajputana history. Here you can witness the Mehrangarh Fort and the grand sandstone palace of Umaid Bhawan. Jodhpur offers a lot of tourist destinations namely the Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhavan Palace, Jaswant Thada, and Rai ka Bag Palace.
The Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur soaring to about 125 metres offers an amazing architectural spot to be visited by the travelers. With many graceful palaces, forts and temples, Jodhpur brings alive the remarkable historical greatness, art, music and tradition of people that have failed to allure the travelers, since time immortal. The Jodhpur lifestyle is simple and traditional, displaying the royal India tradition. The people in Jodhpur wear costumes that are artistically designed and fabricated. The colourful festivals and the rich culture have always attracted the tourists from the entire globe. One of the important festival is the Marwar Festival that is celebrated yearly is one such impressive bonanza.
The Balsamand Lake and Gardens in Jodhpur is an idyllic place for excursions. Jodhpur in Rajasthan is also a home to many fascinating temples. The Sun Temple, Kali temple, Sachiya Mata Temple etc. are some of the prominent temples in Rajasthan. To make your Jodhpur trip more pleasurable and hustle free, we suggest you to book your hotel room online. We can assist you in that regard to get best room at any
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