| Rao Jodha founded the
city in 1459. The tourist would find lot of interesting things to do
in Jodhpur as the city abounds in forts, palaces, museums and other
attractions. The Blue City spreads along the Thar Desert in which the
old city contains intricate streets and shops. In your Rajasthan India
tours this city would definitely enchant you with its culture and attractions.
The tourist attractions in Jodhpur include the massive forts, palaces,
gardens and museums. The must see attractions are Meherangarh fort(
built on 125 m high hill, in1459 A.D), Jaswant Thada (white marble memorial
of Jaswant Singh II), and Umed Bhawan Palace and Museum (designed by
the British Royal Institute of Architects for Maharaja Umed Singh, 1929).
Those interested in collecting antiques, shopping in Jodhpur would
be fruitful as there are many shops, which specialize in antiques. most
of the shops also undertake antique reproductions and cater to overseas
export houses. Most of the shops are located along the road connecting
Ajit Bhawan Hotel with the Umed Bhawan Palace.
Festivals in Jodhpur show the rich cultural traditions and are expressed
in the form of dances, music and other arts. During these festivals
the worship of deity, fairs and cuisine are worth paying attention.
The cuisine is exotic and varies according to the festivals. The festivals
include Marwar Festival, Nag panchami, Nav Sati and other general festivals.
Nightlife in Jodhpur is limited to some hotels but on the other hand
the tourist can enjoy the cultural shows, which are performed by the
locals.
For all those tourists who are interested in heritage tours to India
, Jodhpur is an ideal place.
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