Jodhpur

Jodhpur


Jodhpur gets its name from its founder, Rao Jodha, teh Rathode chieftain. The Rathodes are believed to belong to the dynasty of the sun god himself (Surya Vansha) which has produced scions such as Lord Rama and King Harishchandra.Jodhpur has been an important trading center of Rajasthan even in ancient times and is currently the second largest city of the state.Jodhpur boasts of an airport, located a mere 5 km from the heart of the city. Regular flights connect Jodhpur airport with the major cities of India such as Jaipur, Mumbai, Kolkata and Delhi. Jodhpur is also a major railway junction and is well connected by the Indian Railways network to the rest of the state and country. A good number of RSTC buses and private luxury buses ply between Jodhpur Kacchi Ghoodi and Jhoomar are the favorites for these festive celebrations. The city is the hub of a flourishing handicraft industry. The teeming bazaars and the attractive sweet shops are almost irresistible. The historic fort and the quaint charm of the old city make Jodhpur a tourist paradise.

Jodhpur is a very popular tourist destination. The landscape is scenic and mesmerizing. Jodhpur city has many beautiful palaces and forts such as Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhavan Palace and Rai ka Bag Palace. Other charms of Jodhpur include Government museum and it's beautiful Umed garden. The city is known as the "Sun City" because of its bright and sunny weather throughout the year. Read on for more Jodhpur information. Jodhpur's early history is indelibly linked to the Rathore clan: the origins can be traced to the clan's leader, Rao Jodha, who is credited with the founding of Jodhpur in 1459. Driven from their homeland by Afghans, the Rathores fled from Kaunaj to Pali, which is the site of present day Jodhpur. Rathore Siahaji's marriage to the sister of a local prince helped establish the clan in the region. Eventually, the clan ousted the Pratiharas, who were the rulers of Mandore, an important settlement just a short distance away.



Jodhpur is one of the most enchanting cities of Rajasthan, with its mighty Mehrangarh fort overlooking the city. An architectural masterpiece in itself, Mehrangarh Fort is a magnificent fort and is among one of the largest forts in Rajasthan. The city is called the Blue City as it looks completely blue in color from an aerial view because of its blue walls and blue houses. Also seen in backdrop of the movie, The Dark Knight Rises, Jodhpur attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from all ov



Best Time To Visit


November to February are the best months to visit Jodhpur. October and March also provides pleasant weather for a trip to Jodhpur.

How To Reach


By Air

Jodhpur has its own domestic airport which is just 5 kilometres from the city centre.

By Train

Jodhpur owns one of the major railheads in the North-Western zone of Indian railway.

Shopping


Tourism and desert safaris the tourists can have a nice time in shopping in Jodhpur as there are plenty of opportunities and things to buy in Jodhpur which will have a nice shopping experience. There are many bazaars in Jodhpur from where the tourists can have many different kinds of things especially the handicrafts which can be seen in fabrics, shoes, jewelry and many other material and people should keep them as the mark of the Rajasthani craftsmanship which can be foun



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