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Introduction of Jodhpur |
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Jodhpur is
the 2nd largest city of Rajasthan and one of the prominent tourist
spot in Rajasthan. Jodhpur is known as "Sun City" for the bright and
sunny weather which it enjoys all around the year. Jodhpur is located
on the edge of Thar Desert at an elevation of 216 meters above sea
level with Bikaner, Nagaur and Jaisalmer as the main adjoining cities.
Jodhpur is also called the blue city as most of the houses of the old
city are painted blue. Jodhpur is well-known for its wonderful forts
and palaces. Jodhpur was the capital of the princely state of Marwar
earlier. Jodhpur has some famous attractions such as Mehrangarh fort
which is situated on a rocky hill and colourful markets of Jodhpur
which specialize in antiques.
Temperature
of Jodhpur is about 40 degree Celsius in summers and it is about 11
degree Celsius in winters. Best season to visit Jodhpur is from
November to March. Languages which are spoken in Jodhpur are:
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History of Jodhpur |
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The
foundation of Jodhpur was laid down in 1459 by the Rajput chief Rao
Jodha. Jodhpur was the capital of the princely state of Marwar
earlier. The old city of Jodhpur is enclosed by a 10 km long wall
which has 7 gates and 101 bastions. In the city of Jodhpur there are
about 100 towers in the city, most of which are enclosed by protective
battlements. In 1211 this area was won by his Rathore Rajput clan.
When the older capital of Mandore become too susceptible then Rao
Jodha moved to the Jodhpur that time. Jodhpur lies on the strategic
Delhi to Gujarat road network, the Marwaris got advantage from the
passing traffic of opium, silk, copper which was traded to China. For
the military power of the state, the marwaris provided the necessary
economic base. |
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Tourist Attractions in Jodhpur |
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Prominent tourist attractions which can be
visited in Jodhpur are
Jaswant Thada,
Clock tower, Mehrangarh Fort
and
Umaid Bhawan Palace.
Jaswant Thada is a royal monument which is constructed in white
marble. Mehrangarh Fort is built on a steep hill, it is the best in
India with elegantly latticed windows within its residential
apartments. |
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Shopping in Jodhpur |
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Jodhpur is
well-known for its Jodhpuri coats and breeches (riding trousers),
tie-and-dye fabrics, embroidered camel leather footwear, lacquer work,
cast toys and decorations. The main shopping areas of the city are Sojati Gate for gift shopsand emporia, Station Road for jewellery,
Tripolia Bazaar for Handicrafts, Khanda Falsa for tie and dye, Lakhara
Bazaar for lac Bangles. There are numerous antique shops in Jodhpur.
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Mehrangarh Fort |
Clock Tower |
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Jaswant Thadar |
Jaswant Thadar |
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Umaid Bhawan Palace |
Umaid Bhawan Palace |
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How to Reach Jodhpur |
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By
Rail:
Jodhpur is well connected by rail. Jodhpur railway station is well
connected with other important cities of the India.
By
Road:
Jodhpur is also linked by road. Jodhpur is connected with many
destinations of India by road.
By Air:
Jodhpur is also connected by air. Regular flights are operated between
Jodhpur and other destinations of India. |
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You will visit
“Jodhpur”
during the below Tours of Rajasthan |
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31 Days
Rajasthan Tour (Including Jodhpur)
31 Days / 30 Nights
Delhi - Alwar - Deeg - Bharatpur -
Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Dholpur - Ranthambore - Tonk - Bundi -
Jhalawar - Kota - Bijolia - Chittorgarh - Dungarpur - Banswara -
Udaipur - Rajsamand - Nathdwara - Kumbhalgarh - Ranakpur - Mount Abu -
Rohetgarh - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Nagaur - Mandawa - Sikar
- Jhunjhunu -Jaipur - Delhi
28 Days Rajasthan Heritage
Tour (Including Jodhpur)
28
Days / 27 Nights
Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Bhandarej - Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner
- Gajner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Rohetgarh - Deogarh - Ranakpur -
Mount Abu - Udaipur - Dungarpur - Chittorgarh - Kota - Ranthambore -
Bharatpur - Delhi
24 Days Forts and Palaces Tour
(Including Jodhpur)
24 Days / 23 Nights
Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Bhandarej - Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner
- Gajner - Jaisalmer - Osian - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Mount Abu -
Udaipur - Kota - Ranthambore - Bharatpur - Delhi
19 Days Rajasthan and North
India Tour (Including Jodhpur)
19 Days / 18 Nights
Delhi - Shekhawati - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Osian - Jodhpur - Ranakpur
- Udaipur - Pushkar - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Khajuraho -
Varanasi - Delhi
More....... |
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Map of
Jodhpur |
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