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Travel Agents & Tour Operators in Rajasthan Jodhpur Tourism Information
Jodhpur is a quintessential Rajasthani city. Also known as ‘The Sun City’, it is wrapped up in legends of folklore and history. It boasts of a beautiful and elegant culture sprouted with artistic profligacy. Think of Jodhpur and the stupendous ‘havelis’, Forts, Palaces and ‘jharokhas’ twinkling under the open sky of stunning desert blaze through your mind.
The history of the city gyrates around the Rathore clan. Rao Jodha found the city in 1459. The city reverberates with sagas of ancient times in the bareness of desert. A high fortification surrounds the city. The charming temples, forts and palaces sprinkled all over the city escort the ancient aura of old times back for you.
The astounding Mehrangarh fort balances itself on a 150 m high mount. The Mehrangarh fort museum boasts an antique collection of minute art paintings, local art and craft and textile. It puts forward a few excellent sights of old and new city. Umaid Bhavan palace is another wonderful marvel that has 347 rooms. Its vibrantly attired people, delicate handicrafts, folk music and dance add to the romantic sensation of this cultural city. The eminent festivals of the city include Makar Sakranti, Elephant festival and Naguar fair.
The people here are also jovial and pleasant. They are among the most welcoming people of India. Another reason which makes Jodhpur a must visit destination for tourists is that it lies in the centre of the state which makes it an expedient base.
