JODHPUR – THE SUN CITY OF INDIA.

Probably everyone from abroad who travels to India shall visit Delhi and then he shall proceed to Jodhpur.
Jodhpur is the one of prominent runner in the tourists’ center in India, an interesting city of rich history, both for Indians and those from other countries especially from western countries.
Jodhpur, a city of beautiful palaces, forts, temples and breath taking desert landscape, is the second largest city of Indian state of Rajasthan, Indian itself being an awesome place of orient culture.
The city is best called as the City of Sun because it enjoys the bright and sunny weather all around the year.
Jodhpur was founded by King Rao Jodha a Rajput Chief in the year 1459 who conquered the surrounding areas in the Marwar and Jodhpur was established as capital of his kingdom.
Jodhpur had since then submitted prominent diplomats and warriors to the Mogul and British Empire.
Although tourism has been the prominent industry of Jodhpur, the other small-scale industries like furniture making, making of utensil and sport goods are developing at a flourishing rate.
Perhaps the best-known product of Jodhpur is Chilies, exported all over domestic and abroad market.
Jodhpur and adjoining Jodhpur there are many places of interests both for the casual tourists and leaning history as well.
Umaid Bhawan Palace, India’s one of most imposing palaces, built with special type of sandstone called Chittar, this beautiful palace is full of beautiful decorative balconies, charming and green gardens, stately rooms where the guests of king were received and entertained and living rooms of Queen and even the maids shall make the visitors spend days.
Mehrangarh Fort, on the outskirt of Jodhpur, most majestic and largest forts of India. The fort walls have some of the remarkable structures. The fort museum has treasure of weaponry, howdahs, cradles, musical instruments and royal furniture. From here one can view the whole of Jodhpur also.
Jasawant Thada, a white marble memorial built in the memory of Maharaja Jasawant Singh II.
Ossian Temple a Jain Temple like all other Jain temple full of Jain sculptures.
Jodhpur, a prominent city being is directly linked with all major cities of India with air, railway and roads.
There are enough restaurants and hotels serving the tastes of all countries and accommodation.
There are guided tours, operated by state govt as well as private operators.
There should not be anything that the visitor of western countries should feel uncomfortable, the people are friendly and co-operative, in fact there are so many tourists wandering all alone on the streets and site seeing places to taste and feel the culture, the best way to enjoy the trip.