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Jodhpur is the second biggest city in Rajasthan. Recognized as the Sun city of Rajasthan, the district of Jodhpur is centrally located in the western region of the state. Jodhpur is bordered by Nagaur in East, Jaisalmer in west, Bikaner in North and Barmer as well as Pali in the South.
Jodhpur is often referred to as the ‘Gateway to Thar' because it is located right on the border of the Thar Desert. It is also popular as the ‘Sun City' because it experiences bright and sunny days throughout the year. Another name for this city is ‘Blue City' because the houses around the Mehrangarh Fort are all painted blue.
Jodhpur is not only popular because of its palaces, forts and temples, but also because of its handicrafts, folk dances and folk music. The tie and dye textiles, lacquer ware, embroidered leather shoes, antiques, puppets, carpets, Rajasthani textiles, miniature camels and elephants, clay figurines, marble inlay work and classic silver jewellery found in Jodhpur are popular worldwide.
Some of the places to visit in Jodhpur include the Mehrangarh Fort, the Jaswant Thada, the Umaid Bhawan Palace, the Rai ka Baag Palace, Balsammand Lake, Kaylana Lake and Sardar Samand Lake. Mandore Garden, Umed Garden and Nehru Park also attract a large number of people.
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Jodhpur is the second biggest city in Rajasthan. Recognized as the Sun city of Rajasthan, the district of Jodhpur is centrally located in the western region of the state. Jodhpur is bordered by Nagaur in East, Jaisalmer in west, Bikaner in North and Barmer as well as Pali in the South.
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