Jodhpur

Jodhpur is also known as Gateway of Thar, is the second largest city in Rajasthan, India. Jodhpur was named after Rao Jodha who founded the city in 1459 AD which was previously known as Marwar. The people of jodhpur and surrounding areas also called as Marwaris. Jodhpur is also got another name Blue City as most of the houses are shades of blue. Some of the tourist places in Jodhpur are Mehrangarth fort, Umaid bhavan Palace, Jaswant Thada Mausoleum, Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Mahamandir, Zenana Mahal and so on.... Here our author explored some of the places 

1.Blue city of Brahmpur

To understand why Jodhpur is known as "the blue city" you should wander away from the market places and new town, and head into the older quarters of Jodhpur. Here, under the centuries-old protection of Mehrangarh Fort, whose foundations were laid in 1459, on the orders of the city's founder, Rao Jodha, many of the houses are painted blue. That, obviously, explains why Jodhpur is known as "the blue city" but even experienced tour guides can't agree on the underlying reason as to why blue was chosen. Some say the colour is associated closely with the Brahmins, India's priestly caste, and the blue houses of the old city belong to families of that caste. Consequently, you might well hear the properties referred to as the 'Brahmin Houses'.

2.Mehrangarh Fort

The Most Magnificent fort in Jodhpur is the Mehrangarh Fort. It is situated on a 150 m high hill. Rao Jodha, the then chief of Rathore clan, constructed it 1949. There are a number of attractions with in the fort like temples, museum, galleries and son on ....

Entry timings are 9:00 am to 17:00 pm daily. 

3.Umaid Bhavan Palace

Umaid Bhavan palace is one of the fascinating palaces of jodhpur. Umadi Singh Maharaja of Jodhpur constructed in early 20^th Century. A part of the Palace has now been converted in to a hotel and a museum. One part is still used by owner's royal family.

 

Place is open to public from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm daily except Sunday.

4 The Jaswant Thada Mausoleum 

Mausoleum lies to the left of the Mehrangarh fort complex. It was built to commemorate Maharaja Jaswant signh II. It is popularly known as the 'Taj Mahal of Marwar'. Very rare portraits of the former rulers of jodhpur were preserved and displayed in this courtyard. royal cenotaph was made up of crystal clear white marble, this polished stone exudes a warm glow when sun rays fall on it.  

The monument can be visited between 9 am-5 pm.