When you travel to Jodhpur, the second largest city of Rajasthan, you will be spellbound by the glitter of the city's admirable desert landscape. A tour of Jodhpur involves a visit to numerous temples, palaces and forts.

Jodhpur is the most ideally located city in Rajasthan. Jaipur (332 kms), Udaipur (269 kms) and Ajmer (211 kms) are easily accessible by road and rail from Jodhpur.

Rao Jodha, a Rajput of the Rathore clan, founded Jodhpur in 1459. Earlier known as Marwar, Jodhpur was the major trading link between Delhi, Gujarat and Rajasthan. During the British rule, the city of Jodhpur prospered and with time, the Marwaris became some of the most influential people in the territory.

Also known as the Sun City because of the forever-prevalent sunny weather, Jodhpur is one of the most frequented tourist destinations during travel to Rajasthan.

As all other regions of Rajasthan, Jodhpur also has its own assortment of delicacies. Do not miss the delectable Makhaniya Lassi, Mawa Kachori and Mirchibada on your visit to Jodhpur.

There are quite a few noteworthy tourist attractions in Jodhpur. The majestic Mehrangarh Fort is undoubtedly the face of Jodhpur tourism. The fort houses numerous temples, palaces and a museum that has a fine array of artifacts.

The scenic lakes in the city help break the monotony of the arid desert. The Balsamand Lake is the best of all and also has the magnificent Balsamand Palace on its banks.

Also pay a visit to the Guda Bishnoi Village that is home to the Bishnoi tribes. Inhabitants of the village worship their flora and fauna and can even kill perpetrators who mean harm to them.

Travel to Jodhpur will help you unravel the enigma behind the ethnicity of India in general and Rajasthan in particular.

JODHPUR - IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Population: 77 million
Languages: Hindi, English and Rajasthani
Best Season: November to March
STD Code: 0291

To know more about travel to Jodhpur, check the following links:

    - Travel To Mehrangarh Fort
    - Travel To Jaswant Thada

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