| Jodhpur was founded
in 1459 by Rao Jodha and is also called the Blue City. The old city
is replete with intricate streets and shops, which sell scents, flowers
and other things. The majestic fort, which towers over the city is one
of the major tourist attractions in Jodhpur.
For those interested in heritage tours to India , Jodhpur would be
a good place.
The tourist attractions in Jodhpur are
Meherangarh
This fort is built on 125m high hill and the most formidable fort in
Rajasthan. It was built in 1459 by Rao Jodha and was later added by
other rulers. There are 7 gates in the fort. The other attractions in
the fort are the palace apartments, museum which feature howdahs (seats
fro carrying people) and armory. The fine paintings that adorn this
palace have been made by one artist and took 10 years to complete.
Jaswant Thada
Is a monument in Jodhpur near to the Meherangarh Fort. This cenotaph
built in 1899 is a white marble memorial of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II.
Umed Bhawan Palace & Museum
The construction began 1929 and took 15 years to complete. This palace
was designed by the British Royal Institute of Architects for Maharaja
Umed Singh. The palace is made of marble and pink sandstone and is also
called the Chhittar Palace because it uses the local Chhittar sandstone.
The museum contains weapons, banner presented by Queen Victoria to Maharaja
Jaswant Singh and fine china, clock collection and other things.
Shopping in Jodhpur features antiques and has the greatest concentration
of antique shops.
The festivals of Jodhpur are attractions for the tourists. Among other
festivals those, which are unique to Jodhpur, are:
Naguar Festival (Jan.- Feb.), is a weeklong cattle fair and includes
camel races and other cultural programs.
Marwar Festival (Oct.- Nov.) in Jodhpur is celebrated with turban tying,
moustache competition and traditional dances.
In your Rajasthan India tours don't miss out on the Blue city.
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