Jodhpur Tourism and Travel Guide
The second largest city of Rajasthan is known as the Blue City for the blue colour of many houses in old city area. This is also known as Sun City because of the bright and sunny weather. It is also the second metropolitan city of the Indian state Rajasthan. The main languages spoken by the people are Hindi, Marwari, and Rajasthan. This Sun City, Jodhpur was established by the chief of Rathore clan moreover by Rao Jodha -1459. The name of the city was Marwar but which changed later and named by the name of the chief Rao Jodha.
Jodhpur Geo Location
The city was located on the road linking Delhi to Gujarat. Being the critical city of western Rajasthan, it lies about 250 km. from the Pakistan border.
On the North, the city was surrounded by Bikaner, on the north-east by Nagaur, on the south-east and south by Pali, on the south-west by Barmer, on the west and north-west by Jaisalmer.
Geographically, the city is located between 260 and 27037’ north latitude and between 72055’ and 73052’ east longitude.
Cultures, Fairs, and Festivals of the Jodhpur
Being part of the Rajasthan state, Jodhpur is also rich in culture. Their vibrant culture becomes more magnetic at the time of fair and festivals. The sky of the Blue City gets painted with colorful kites at the time of their International Desert Kite Festival. Numerous tourists visit Jodhpur at the time of this Kite festival to feed their soul with this beautiful bliss.
The other fairs and festival of this beautiful city are:
• Rajasthan International Folk Festival
• Nagaur Fair
• Gangaur Festival
• Diwali, the festival of lights
• Holi, the celebration of colors
• Marwar Festival
Every one of this town celebrates each fair and festivals with great enthusiasm, pomp, zest, and gaiety to express their rich culture and traditions.
Visit the Tourist attractions around the locals and avail the best Hotels:
The Gateway of Thar Desert, Jodhpur is a trendy tourist destination because there are very lovely sight-seeing, attractions which are a must-see for the travel lover.
The favorite places to visit in Jodhpur are:
1. Mehrangarh Fort
2. Phool Mahal
5. Manore Garden etc.
The famous Mehrangarh Fort was a former palace which is now a museum. In the hall, there are weapons, paintings, and royal palanquins.
Some of the accessible hotels in Jodhpur are listed below.
• Amargarh Resort
• Haveli Inn Pal
• Hotel Residency Palace
• Parl plaza Jodhpur
• Singhvi’s Haveli
• Kesar Heritage Guest House
The Jodhpur is one of the most hospitable people in India, and their lifestyle is so fascinating. They always welcome people all around to the land of kings.
