Travel to Jodhpur, a popular tourist destination in Rajasthan and experience the beautiful foregrounding of a rich cultural legacy against the rugged majesty of the desert locale. Founded by Raja Jodha of the Rathore clan in 1459,Jodhpur is today the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan.

The history of Jodhpur is a chequered one. Numerous battles have been waged by the neighboring states to possess the wealth of Jodhpur. Eventually, the ruler of the city signed a treaty with the British in 1818,to ensure the safety of the people and the city.

The tourist attractions in Jodhpur are the palaces and the forts, which are sentinels of history. A must see attraction in Jodhpur is the Mehrangarh Fort, which was built by Rao Jodha in 1806. It displays the second largest cannon in Asia. Another attraction is the Umaid Bhawan Palace with a museum that has rarities, antiques and relics of the past like costumes, tea sets, clocks, timepieces and paintings. The palace has now been turned into a heritage hotel though part of it is still royal residence.

Excursions from Jodhpur can be made to neighboring places, which will give you an insight into the history of region. You can make a trip to Mandore, the former capital which is 8 km from Jodhpur. Here you can visit the old cenotaphs of the Rathore rulers. There are also sixteen deities carved out of the rock face are also fascinating. A temple tour can be planned too starting off with the famous Osian, which is 65kms northwest of Jodhpur, which has many ancient Jain temples and a famous Sun temple. You can also visit the Mahavira temple and the three Vishnu temples. For those keen on adventure should take a safari and explore Jhalmand, which also has an 18th century mansion. A picnic option would be Mahamnadir and Balsamand Lake besides Sardar Samand, which used to be a hunting lodge.

Hotels in Jodhpur are paragons of culture and traditional hospitality. It will be a unique experience to stay in a heritage hotel in Jodhpur to get a taste of the royal splendor.

If you want to do a colorful shopping, then you should go shopping in Jodhpur. The city of Jodhpur in Rajasthan is famous for its ethnic clothes, exquisite handicrafts and intricately carved furniture.

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