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RAJASTHAN INDIA TOURISMRajasthan Cities GuideJodhpur City Guide

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Rajasthan Cities Guide

Jodhpur City Guide

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Ever bathed with the sand of the desert that spells its magic and mystic through the golden hue over the entire near by periphery and more.

Well in the desert land of Rajasthan we have a lot of great destinations to visit and explore. With time it just gets better and better. From adventure to history, from shopping to food you have it all.

All you need is good holiday timing and also the right kind of budget that suits your pocket to experience all that the state has to offer.

A 10 km long wall surrounds the old city of Jodhpur with eight gates serving as entrances. The new city is settled around this walled area.

The Maruthal or 'land of death' came into life when the Rathores of Kanauj moved in. In Jodhpur, there is absolute potential and ability as far as fine craftsmanship is concerned, the sculptors comes to life in its exquisite palaces, forts, temples and havelis, which stand testimony to the imperial grandeur.

The most exciting and adventurous part of Jodhpur is the traditional lifestyle, festivity and the smiling people who just love this state.

The tradition and the culture exhibited in the city is an absolute treat to the foreigners. It is a very warm and friendly feeling meted out by these folks.

By 1459 a need for more secured capital lead to the founding of Meherangarh Fort on its rocky perch and Jodhpur was thus founded by Rao Jodha. The Rathores enjoyed good relations with the Mughals and Maharaja Jaswant Singh (1678) supported Shah Jahan in the latter's struggle for war of succession. Only problematic relationship they had was with Aurangzeb.

After Auranzeb's death Maharaja Ajit Singh drove out Mughals from Ajmer and added it to Marwar. In the reign of Maharaja Umed Singh Jodhpur grew into a fine modern city. The quintessence of Jodhpur was its valour and equestrian skill. Polo has been the traditional sport of the Jodhpur nobility since medieval times.

Jodhpur has two railway stations, City and Rai ka Bagh both are outside the walled city. The bus stand is right outside the Rai ka Bagh Station. The High Court is a while from the bus stand after the Umed Gardens, after which is located the tourist reception centre and RTDC Hotel Ghoomer.

Ahead is the main market and entry in to the wall from Sojati Gate. This area also has many hotels. Jodhpur is also military and air force station and has a large cantonment and airbase.




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