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| About Jodhpur Tourism |
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The second largest city in Rajasthan, Jodhpur
has been the hub of Marwari traders since time immemorial. The
Mehrangarh Fort rises dramatically out of the rugged mountainside and
is surrounded by the blue washed houses that dominate the city's
landscape. Started in 1459 by Rao Jodha, the fort compound has various
later structures that are more ornate and decorative - the Phool Mahal,
Takhat Mahal, Moti Mahal and Jhanki Mahal. In
contrast to the medieval fort is the early 20th century Umaid Bhavan
Palace a magnificent mix of Rajput and European architecture - built by
Maharaja Umaid Singh to flaunt his princely power. The palace museum is
a reminder of this grand past, while if you really want to feel like
royalty you can live in the luxury hotel that occupies a part of the
palace. Jodhpur
brings to mind a bygone era with its old havelis, bustling bazaars and
loads of rustic charm. The enigmatic city that was once |
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| Reviews on Jodhpur travel(What people have to say) |
 Tom, Newcastle | 1st April 2009
Best shopping Paradise - Jodhpur
| Overview of the destinationOne thing which most of the people do on a holiday trip is to shop. It is something like a must do. Shopping in Jodhpur Food, sight-seeing and shopping On The Rocks
Bal Samandh
Shopping (as above) Activities & things to do Mehrangarh Fort
Jaswant Thada
Umaid Palace Museum
Nearby Jodhpur Attractions - we did Khejarla Fort! Was awesome (http://www.jodhpurfortkhejarla.com) Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. Easily accessible from most big cities in India.
Daily buses from Jaipur.
Trains from most cities.
Or hire a car from Delhi/Jaipur. | jitesh, Nagpur | 7th January 2009
Jodhpur...Wonderful place to go
a great maharaja expreince in ur life...do visit jodhpur... | | Read full review... | Wanderlust, Other | 11th October 2008
Peaceful Jodhpur
Jodhpur is a very very hot city. But then so is all of Rajasthan except | | Read full review... |
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| Articles and Blogs | | My Legendary Trip To Jodhpur - Blog post about a trip to Jodhpur. | | Suncity Jodhpur - Jodhpur is known as the ancient capital of Marwar State and famous for its magnificent Mehrangarh Fort. | | Official Websites | | Government of Rajasthan - Rajasthan Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
| | Rajasthan Tourism - Rajasthan Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Rajasthan Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Rajasthan, List of Tourist Guides in Rajasthan and Transportation in Rajasthan.
| | Other Useful Links | | Weather - Weather forecast for Jodhpur with a fast, easy to use interface. Includes weather maps, graphics and radar images. | | Mehrangarh Fort - Mehrangarh Fort, located in Jodhpur city in Rajasthan state is one of the largest forts and a famous tourist place. |
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