Jodhpur

Jodhpur Jodhpur, is the second largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was formerly the seat of a princely state of the same name, it is the capital of the kingdom known as Marwar. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar desert

The city is known as the Sun City for the bright, sunny weather it enjoys all year. It is also referred as the Blue City due to the indigo tinge of the whitewashed houses around the Mehrangarh Fort. Jodhpur lies near the geographic center of Rajasthan state, which makes it a convenient base for travel in a region much frequented by tourists. The old city of Jodhpur is surrounded by a thick stone wall.
The city of Jodhpur situated on the south end of a range of sandstone hills running east and West and is surrounded by a strong wall nearly 13 Kms in circumference, with seven gates each bearing the name of the town to which it leads. These gates are known as Nagori gate, Sojati gate, Merti gate, Jalori gate, Siwanchi gate etc. Some of the houses and the temples in the city are of red sandstone, richly carved in Indian Style.


This land of royalty is a glittering jewel set in the golden sands of barren desert landscape. The light that reflects of the golden sands engulf a land renowned for its vibrant colours, people in the bright clothes and beautiful jewellery, living in city dotted and dominated by towering fort and palaces that rise from sand like a mirage.

A valiant sentinel in the desert, on the eastern fringe of the Thar desert has the distinction of neither being a part of the Thar desert nor out of it. At best it is a doorway to the wonderland of sand dunes and stirrups, rocky terrain and thorny trees.

The home of the Rathores - the awesome princely state of Rajasthan. Marwar or Maroodesh, land of the sand, was conquered by them after the fall of Delhi and Kannauj.

The city lies at the foot of the hills. The clear distinction between the old and the new city is visible from the ramparts of the fort. On the other side of the city, facing the fort is the Umaid Bhawan Palace,one of the most spacious, sprawling and well planned palaces in India. And from here, as you look at fort, a tantalising view rises before your eyes at sunset.

The royal cenotaphs or "Devals" of Jodhpur rulers on a high plinth crowned with spires and ornate carving are amongst other attractions of the Mandore. The longest and finest of all cenotaphs, are those built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh and Maharaja Ajit Singh.

Standing in the edge of the vast Thar desert, Jodhpur is an ancient city that has victoriously withstood the ravages of time.Five hundred and forty years after it was created, it still holds its head up high, reminiscent of its founder, Rao Jodha, a proud Rajput chieftain.