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Jodhpur
was founded by the Rajput chief Rao Jodha in 1459. The city was the
erstwhile capital of the Marwar state. A 10-km-long wall made of
stone and built about a century after the city was founded, surrounds the
old city. There are about 100 towers in the city, most of which are
surrounded by defensive battlements.
Jodhpur is the second largest
city of the state of Rajasthan. It has been drawing the attention of
tourists from all over the world. Standing as the sentinel of the country's
western border.
Famous for its magnificent forts and palaces,
Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan and a major tourist
attraction in the country. The city is situated at the edge of the
Thar Desert with Jaisalmer on its west, Barmar, Jalor and Pali on its south,
Bikaner on its north, and Nagaur on the eastern side.
Jodhpur
has a typical desert climate, dry and hot. The ideal time to visit
this place is between November and March. Like the oasis in the vast desert,
the city has a variety of thorny shrubs all over the area. It also home to
some of the animal species that can survive in an arid and dry environment.
There is much to do in town and for shoppers, it is a delightful treasure
trove of goodies. Amongst other things, Jodhpur is famous for its tie-dye
fabrics and leather goods.
 Major
Attractions of Jodhpur |
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Umaid Bhawan Palace : A unique feature of this palace
is the fact that the hand chiseled sandstone blocks have been put together
in a special system of interlocking, there is not mortar binding. Built by
Maharaja Umaid Singh (1929 -1942) and named after him, this exquisite palace
is also known as Chittar Palace because of the local chittar sandstone used.
It is a splendid example, of Indo-colonial and art deco style of the 30s.
This is known as Umaid Bhawan Palace because of the particular type of
sandstone used, to build it - which is not weathered. Portions of the Umaid
palace have been converted into a hotel and a museum. Located in the Thar
Desert,
Mehrangarh Fort : One of the
largest forts in India, it is unsurpassed in beauty and grandeur.
Innumerable palaces in the fort, interspersed with sprawling courtyards, are
intricately carved. Various folk musicians and bands gather here on
important occasions and perform against the magical backdrop of the fort –
reviving the regal splendour of a bygone era.
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