Jodhpur (जोधपुर) is the largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan.After its population crossed a million, it has been declared as the second "Metropolitan City" of Rajasthan. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts and temples. The city is known as the "Sun City" for the bright, sunny weather it enjoys all the year round. It is also referred to as the "Blue City
" due to the vivid blue-painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort. The old city circles the fort and is bounded by a wall with several gates.However, the city has expanded greatly outside the wall over the past several decades.Jodhpur lies near the geographic centre of Rajasthan state, which makes it a convenient base for travel in a region much frequented by tourists.Jodhpur was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, a Rajput chief of the Rathore clan. How-to & More
We have many more ways to keep you connected to the information you need. From informative how-to articles to interviews with top members of the field, we continue to bring you the stories you need and love. BY ROAD :: There frequent deluxe & express buses in every 30 minutes from Jaipur, & regular buses from Udaipur, Ajmer, Bikaner, Delhi, Jaisalmer & Ahmedabad. BY RAIL :: There are few express trains to/from Jodhpur. The Jodhpur-Jaisalmer Express leaves every night at 11:15 PM & arrives Jaisalmer at 5:05 AM, the same re
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TOURISM:
* Mehrangarh Fort,
* Umaid Bhawan Palace,
* Jaswant Thada,
* Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower)
* Mandore,
* Kaylana Lake and Garden,
* Balsamand Lake,
* Mandaleshwar Mahadev
* Temple(Mandalnath),
* Ratanada Ganesh Temple,
* Sardar Samand Lake and Palace,
* Masooria Hills,
* Veer Durgadas Smarak (monument, park and museum),
* Bhim Bhirak Cave.
* Science Park
* Ummed Garden
PLACE AROUND JODHPUR :
PLACE AROUND JODHPUR :
ROHET GARH :: Rohet village is just 40 kms from Jodhpur on the Jodhpur-Udaipur Highway. The fortress is located on the banks of lovely small lake, it is converted into a heritage. You can stay there by paying a decent amount. MANVAR DESERT RESORT & CAMPS :: Manvar is located on the Jaisalmer- Jodhpur highway just 80
