It is also known as the Gateway to Thar (due to its location on the edge of the Thar desert), Sun City (due to the many sunny days), or City of Blue Houses (due to the large number of blue houses). Jodhpur lies near the geographic centre of Rajasthan state, which makes it a convenient base for travel in a region much frequented by tourists. The old city of Jodhpur is surrounded by a thick stone wall.
Rajasthani culture is enriched in culture and ethnicity, encompassing the whole of Indian cultural scenario. The folk communities contributed to the rajasthani culture with its treasure of equally rich folk cultural exuberance. Panihari is the unique singing style promulgated by Rajasthani females while fetching water from wells. Rajasthani culture is a land of colourful festivals.
A combination of geography, history and lifestyle of the people make the culture of Rajasthan a unique and so very distinct from others. Colorful costumes, multitude of festivals and fairs make the culture of this state all the more interesting. As you travel to the colorful Land of the Rajputs, you will get to explore the music, dances, fairs, festivals, lifestyle and many other unexplored facets of this Desert land.
TOURIST SPOTS IN JODHPUR
Mehrangarh Fort
Mehrangarh Fort is the pride of Jodhpur for its majestic constructions, brilliantly crafted and decorated palaces. This structural icon is the storehouse of the glorious history of the Rathore rulers who built it in the 14th century AD. The Mehrangarh Fort of Jodhpur located at the center of the city is spread over an area of 5 kilometers, at a height of 400 feet above the city. Inside its boundaries there are several palaces, which are known for their intricate carvings and sprawling courtyards.. The walls of this are up to 36 meters high and 21 meters wide.
Umaid Bhawan Palace
Umaid Bhawan Palace, located at Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India is one of the world's largest private residences. The palace is named after Maharaja Umaid Singh, grandfather of the present owners of the palace. This monument has 347 rooms and serves as the principal residence of the erstwhile Jodhpur royal family. Umaid Bhawan Palace is also called Chittar Palace because of its location on Chittar Hill, the highest point in Jodhpur. Ground for the foundations of the building was broken on 18 November 1929 by Maharaja Umaid Singh and the construction work was completed in 1943.
Presently, the palace is owned by HH Maharaja Gaj Singh of Marwar Jodhpur. The Palace is divided into three functional parts - a Luxury Taj palace Hotel(in existence since 1972), the residence of the erstwhile royal family, and a Museum focusing on the 20th century history of the Jodhpur Royal Family. The richness of this monument defines the royalty of the city. People here still consider their "King" as their God.
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