Jodhpur is a district in Rajasthan state, Northwest India. It is the second largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur. It is a popular tourist destination with many palaces, forts and temples. It is popularly known as the ‘Blue City’. It is the cultural capital of Rajasthan state. Blue City- originally the superior class, the Brahmin’s houses were painted in blue. This was done to identify the Brahmin houses from the fort above. But as time passed, after independence the caste system was abolished and all the houses started to be painted with blue.
Places to visit in Jodhpur
Mehrangarh Fort
Umaid Bhawan Palace
Jaswant Thada
Mandore Gardens
Kaylana lake
Rao Jodha desert Rock Park
Chamunda Mata temple
Balsamand lake Clock Tower