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JODHPUR Tourism –Jodhpur is a breathtakingly beautiful city, with stunning blue houses everywhere. The ‘Blue City,' also known as ‘Sun City,' is located in the majestic state of Rajasthan. The magnificent Mehrangarh Fort that towers over the city is an incredible architectural masterpiece. Surrounding this fort is the old city, a blissful tangle of meandering lanes and glittering bazaars. This chaotic, yet appealing tourist area of the city is sure to capture the imagination of a curious traveler. Against the backdrop is the massive Thar Desert which has a lure of its own.

Population: 1.8056.

History: The history of Jodhpur dates back to the Hindu epic Ramayana, according to which the original inhabitants of the place were Ahirs. Later, the Aryans also spread to the region. Until 1100 CE, Jodhpur was a part of the Gurjara–Pratihara empire. The city was founded by a Rathore Rajput named Rao Jodha, in 1459. He conquered the territory and built a state known as Marwar. .

How to reach

Air: Jodhpur Airport is located in the city of Jodhpur. It has a civil enclave and is a part of the air base of the Indian Air Force. .

Bus: The highways passing through Jodhpur are well-maintained and provide hassle-free driving. However, as Jodhpur is a major tourist destination in Rajasthan, be prepared for traffic jams, especially on the Jodhpur-Jaipur route. .

Road: Jodhpur Railway Station is well-connected to major cities across India such as Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, etc. Several trains pass through this junction regularly. Some of these trains are Howrah Jodhpur Express, Jodhpur Delhi Mandore Express, Jodhpur Indore Junction Ranthambore Express, etc. Jodhpur is a popular destination of luxury trains such as Palace on Wheels and Royal Rajasthan on Wheels. .