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| Jodhpur |
Location: Centrally located in Rajasthan
Famous for: culture, palaces, forts, temples
Serves as: great historical destinations in India
About Jodhpur:
Jodhpur is a ravishing town in Rajasthan,(one of my favorites). Its known as the Sun City, due to the climate and sunny weather it seems to enjoy 365 days a year. Jodhpur also forms one of the ancient cities of India and is all full of palaces and temples, just like any other town in Rajasthan. But similar to Udaipur, Jodhpur too seem to be popular among tourists for its beauty and picturesque sights to visit. The forts and the huge palaces of Jodhpur add color to the city and same does it's culture and tradition. This city is the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan. Since this city is centrally located, it is easily accessible from all over Rajasthan and its nearby states. Similar to Udaipur, Jodhpur witness many tourists throughout the year.
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| City of Jodhpur |
Best time to visit Jodhpur:
Known as the Sun City, Jodhpur enjoys hot and humid climate throughout the year. The climate is overall dry and resembles to that of a desert. However winters are comparatively colder and pleasant. So one should visit Jodhpur from October to early March.
What to do in Jodhpur:
Enjoy the rich culture and tradition
Savor the authentic Jodhpuri cuisine
Visit places of interest in and around Jodhpur
Learn about its deep history
Go shopping and buy exclusive Jodhpuri souvenirs
Visit the Rajasthani International Folk Festival
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| Jaswant Thada Palace |
Festivals in Jodhpur:
Marwar Festival in Jodhpur
Nagaur Fair in Jodhpur
Gangaur Festival
Rajasthani International Folk Festival
What to shop in Jodhpur:
Shopping in Jodhpur is an unique experience. One can find many shopping arcades and bazaar in Jodhpur, where authentic Rajasthani items are available as a best buy. This includes the Sojati Gate where you can try buying the Dye sarees, the Station Road Market which is famous for leather items and footwear, the Mochi Bazaar which is ideal for Lac bangles( very beautiful and unique) and many more such bazaars. Things that should be bought from Jodhpur include exclusive ornaments, home decorative items, lac bangles and Bandhini materials and sarees.
What to eat in Jodhpur:
Jodhpuri cuisine is nothing different than the authentic Rajasthani Cuisine, yet one should always know that few of the most known cuisines of India had been first created in this city. Few of the delicacies one should never miss out on in Jodhpur include the Mirchi wada, Dal Batti Churma, Gatte ka saag, various farsan items like kachori and traditional sweets.
Read more about Jodhpur :
How to reach Jodhpur
Places of interest in Jodhpur
Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur
Umaid Bhavan Palace in Jodhpur
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