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| About Rajasthan A complete travel guide for Rajasthan (one of the most popular travel destinations in India) offers information on Rajasthan climate, history, culture, dance, music and the local transportation. Detailed information is available on various tourist spots in Rajasthan, hotels in those destinations, wildlife in Rajasthan, forts & palaces of Rajasthan and various festivals of Rajasthan. |
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 Set at the edge of the Thar desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert.
Once the capital of the Marwar state , it was founded in 1459 A.D. by Rao Jodha-chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic hero of the Ramayana.
The massive 15th century A.D. Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the plains. The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions.
A major trade centre of the 16th century A.D. the fortress-city of Jodhpur is now the second largest city of Rajasthan.
While the graceful palaces , forts and temples strewn throughout the city bring alive the historic grandeur, exquisite handicraft , folk dances music and the brightly attired people lend a romantic aura to the city.
Consturcted In: In the northern state of India, Rajasthan. Major Tourist Attractions: Government Umaid Museum, Mandore, Kailana Lake, Mahamandir Temple, Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada Best Buys: Leather products, handicrafts & antiques, wooden & iron furniture, Jodhpuri handicrafts, jewelry & silver, carpets and textiles Nearby Tourist Destinations: Jaipur, Ajmer, Mount Abu, Bikaner, Udaipur, Jaisalmer. Major Tourits Attractions: Mehrangarh Fort:  The 5 km long majestic fort on a 125 metre high hill is one of the most impressive and formidable structures. Although invincible from the outside, the fort has four gates. Within the fort are some magnificent palaces with marvelously carved panels , latticed windows and evocative names. Note worthy of these are The Moti Mahal, The Phool Mahal, The Sheesh Mahal, The Sileh Khana and the Daulat Khana. These palaces house a fabulous collection of trappings of Indian royalty including a superb collection of palanquins, elephant hawdahs, miniature paintings of various schools, musical instruments, costumes and furniture.  Jaswant Thada:A cluster of royal cenotaphs in white marble built in 1899 A.D. in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Within the main cenotaph are the portraits of various Jodhpur rulers.The Jaswant Thada, located half way up the interminably long road that climbs onwards to the fort, is the traditional cremation ground of the rulers of Jodhpur. Taking pride of place amongst the ornamental gardens and chattris is the fabulous white marble memorial to Jaswant Singh II, built in 1899. The cenotaphs of other rulers , in the same neighborhood , are relatively simpler. Umaid Bhawan Palace:  The only 20th century palace built under the famine relief project that gave employment to famine struck population. The palace was completed in 16 years. This opulent edifice in sandstone is still the residence of the former rulers with a part of it running as hotel and remaining part as a museum. Girdikot and Sardar Market:  These colourful markets with tiny shops dotting the narrow lanes are situated in the heart of the city and are popular for a wide range of handicraft, making them the favorite haunt of shoppers.Tiny shops line both sides of the narrow lanes in these markets. One can find textiles, silver, handicrafts, aromatic spices, vegetables and colorful Indian sweets in these shops. Other Important Places to Visit In Jodhpur: Mandore Mahamandir Temple Kailana Lake Osian Dhawa Nagaur Jodhpur Fairs & Festivals: Marwar Festival (October): The massive Mehrangarh fort and the impressive Umaid Bhawan Palace which are symbols of might and valour of the Rajputs, make Jodhpur an ideal location for the festival. It was originally known as the 'Maand Festival', a classical style of folk music centred on the romantic lifestyle of Rajasthan's rulers. The festival is held for two days during the full moon of Sharad Purnima. The Marwar festival displays the music and dance of the Marwar region. The spirited folk dancers gathered here, perform with zest and entertain the audience with Rajasthani folklore. These folk artistes bring to life the myth and legends of the area and sing songs in memory of the brave heroes. How to Get There: By Air: Indian Airlines operates flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur and Jaipur. By Rail: Jodhpur is connected by rail with Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Lucknow. By Road: Jodhpur is well connected with Delhi (597 km), Udaipur (260 km) and Jaipur (336 km). |
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