Jodhpur - The Blue City, Why Should you Tour #INDIA VI
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Jodhpur - The Blue City, also familiar as The Sun City
Jodhpur in the Thar desert is the second largest city in the north western state of Rajasthan! It is nicknamed as The Blue city because of the large number of houses found painted blue! Also named as The Sun City because it experiences bright and sunny weather through out the year!
Jodhpur was founded in the year 1459 by Rao Jodha (28 March 1416 - 6 April 1489), an Indian ruler for the then state Mandore, today called Rajasthan and the city earned its name after him.
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The former palace Mehrangarh Fort is a now a museum quite famous among the tourists!
This fort should be familiar to most people because a few scenes from the famous Batman series, 'The Dark Knight Rises' is shot here!
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Cultural Festivals and Attractions
There are indeed many occasions known to this region but the most famous among tourists are the below two!
Marwar Festival
The traditions and culture of this city is beyond everything you have seen! Take a look at the folk dancers exhibiting the magnificent old lifestyle at the well known Marwar festival celebrated by the city, held every year in the month of September/October in honor of the unforgotten heroes and rulers of Rajasthan!
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The Jodhpur Kite Festival
The Jodhpur Kite Festival is one of the attractions and is held every year on 14th of January on the occasion well known in other parts of India as Makar Sankranti.
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There are also the Nagaur Fair, The Rajasthan International Folk festival and many others not listed contributing to the grandeur of this city!
Some Must See Attractions
Mehrangarh Fort
You already know about the Mehrangarh Fort from the introduction but let me tell you at night the city looks beyond amazing from the fort!
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"Arna Jharna:The Desert Museum of Rajasthan"
10-acre museum showcasing the landscape of the desert, plus the history of the broom & broom making.
Mandore Gardens
Mandore Gardens is an extraordinary cluster of temples and memorials with high rock terraces! Indeed an scenic and landscaped grounds featuring ancient ruins of once flourishing Mandore!
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Jaswant Thada
Jaswant Thada a monument created by by Maharaja Sardar Singh of Jodhpur in 1899 in memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, and serves as the cremation ground for the royal family of Marwar.
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Umaid Bhawan Palace
Umaid Bhawan Palace is a 347 roomed palace and is one of the largest private residences in the world! A section of the palace still a private residence of the royals and the others have been converted to a Hotel and museum!
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and then there is a lot more like the The Step Well - Toorji Ka Jhalara, Pukhraj Durry Udhyog, Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Balsamand Lake and Garden and many more!
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