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| Jodhpur
is the second largest city of Rajasthan, famous
for its magnificent forts and palaces and
a major tourist attraction in the country.
Jodhpur 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. Among
Rajasthan's many princely states, Jodhpur
is one of the most distinguished and also
referred as "The Blue city". The most alluring
part of Jodhpur is the traditional lifestyle,
festivity and the smiling people who treasure
this former princely state. One of the amazing
Indian cities, the land of royalty is a glittering
jewel fixed in the golden sands of barren
desert land & now the city is a major export
centre of handicraft items. |
| The
lifestyle in Jodhpur is unusually fascinating
with folks wearing lovely multicolour costumes.
Womenfolk wear wide gathered skirts and a
hiplength jacket, with three-quarter length
sleeves, covering the front and back. The
colourful turbans worn by the men folk add
more colour to the city. It was from here
that the popularly worn baggy-tight, horse
riding trousers - 'Jodhpuris ' took their
name. |
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Marwar Festival is held every year in memory
of the heroes of Rajasthan. The festival is
held in the month of Ashwin (September-October)
in Jodhpur , for two days during the full
moon of Sharad Poornima. This festival brings
alive the legend, folklore and romantic lifestyle
of Rajasthan's rulers. |
| Brief
History |
| Once the
capital of the Marwar state , it was founded
in 1459 A.D. by Rao Jodha-chief of the Rathore
clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants
of Rama - the epic hero of the Ramayana. Rao
Jodha established royal Jodhpur in the middle
of a waterless land that was known as "Marusthal"
or "the land of death." |
| The
city is surrounded by a 10 km long wall with
eight gates serving as entrances. The new
city is settled around this walled area. There
are about 100 towers in the city, most of
which are surrounded by defensive battlements.
Jodhpur is a major export centre of handicrafts.
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| Shopping
in Jodhpur |
| Shopping in Jodhpur bazaars
is a heady experience with a colourful display
of the rich collection of exquisite handicrafts.
The tie-and-dye fabric, embroidered 'jutis
' or slippers in suede, camel skin, beautiful
silks, marble souvenirs from Makrana, velvet
and leather, durries, an extensive range of
useful and decorative items and much more,
can befound in these bazaars. |
| How
to reach |
Jodhpur can be easily
accessed through air, train or road.
By Air :-
The airport is 5km from town centre. The Indian
Airlines Office is south of the Centre on
Airport Road and has flights from Delhi ,
Mumbai, Udaipur and Jaipur.
By
Rail :- The city
is well connected by the railway lines and
trains are available from all major cities
in the country for here.
By Road
:- RSTC buses and private
luxury buses connect Jodhpur with a bunch
of places around Rajasthan. |
| Climate
& Season |
| Jodhpur
has extreme type of climate with temperature
range variation being very high. Average rainfall
is 32 cm annually. The best season to visit
the city is between October and March. |
| Language |
| Rajasthani,
Hindi & Marwari |
| Best
Attractions |
| Today,
Jodhpur is a major tourist attraction in the
country. We list below a selection of major
attractions of Jodhpur – |
|
Mehrangarh Fort : 'Mehrangarh',
meaning the Majestic Fort is one of the largest
forts in India . Located at the centre of
the city the fort spreads over 5km atop a
125m high hill. The magnificent fort was originally
started by Rao Jodha in 1459, but most of
the fort which stands today dates from the
period of Jaswant Singh (1638 to 1678). Moti
Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Sileh Khana
and Daulat Khana are some of the important
palaces and apartments within the complex.
The fort is visited by thousands of tourists
every year who come to have a glimpse of the
artillery system of the Rajput warriors. One
can have a bird's eye view of the city from
the fort. |
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Umaid Bhawan Palace : The
another attraction of Jodhpur, Made of marble
and pink sandstone, the construction of the
Umaid Bhawan started in 1929 and it took 16
years to complete it. It is believed that
the palace was constructed to give employment
to the famine-struck population of Jodhpur
. |
|
Old Fort
Museum
: This fascinating museum has palanquins,
lavishly upholstered royal howdahs, a golden
throne, shoes with pearls, paintings, mirrors,
cribs weapons and a magnificently embroidered
royal tent among its exhibits. |
| Mehrangarh
Fort Museum
: This is an excellent
museum with rare and interesting artifacts,
painting transport items, textiles etc laid
out with utmost care and thought. The Howdah
Gallery and Palanquin Gallery display a superb
collection of old and costly specimens of
great historical value. |
| Balsamand
Lake
and Gardens : About 5 km from the
city lies the Balsamand Lake and Gardens,
a splendid spot. This pretty lake was built
in AD 1159. By the side of the lake stands
a beautiful summer palace surrounded by the
equally beautiful gardens. |
| The
another attraction of Jodhpur city are Temples
- Adhar Shila Ramdeo,
Shanishchar ji ka than, Achal nath Shivalaya,
Ganesh temple, Raj Ranchhodji Temple, Rameshwar
Mahadev, Mahamandir, Asik Bihari Temple, Udai
Mandir, Siddanath, Ghanshyamji temple, Kunj
Bihari Temple, Mandal Nath, Kharana Devi Temple,
and Badli Behron. |
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