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Jodhpur, known as the blue city, is located in the Indian State of Rajasthan. The name blue city is accorded to the blue colored houses that give an indigo aura surrounding the famous Mehrangarh Fort. Situated in the Thar Desert, it is also known as the Sun City because it receives only a little amount of rainfall throughout the year. Jodhpur is a famous spot for tourists in Rajasthan as if offers myriad places of interest with historical significance. The visitor's guide to Jodhpur will enlighten you about the various aspects about this beautiful city.
Founded in the late 1400's, the city was ruled by the Rajputs. The locals of the place known as Marwaris are now flourishing at all the parts of the country. The city of Jodhpur is known for the rich wealth and monuments that adorn the place. A significant amount of Mughal influence across the city is visible from the art carvings and architectural design. The visitor's guide to Jodhpur will also cover about the climatic conditions that prevail here. Extreme conditions prevail with the summers touching a maximum of 40 degrees and the winters touching about 25 degrees Celsius.
The best time to visit Jodhpur is during the winters from October to March. The summers don't make a good time to visit. There are many tourist attractions at Jodhpur which makes for a feast for your eyes. The visitor's guide to Jodhpur will tell you about the magnificent forts and palaces that adorn this place. There are many museums and monuments and also the bazaars that vend handicrafts and artifacts about this beautiful city. The Umaid Bhavan Palace and the Kaman Art gallery is a tourist's delight. The whole town has a touch of artistic mastery to it.
Accommodation is very good in Jodhpur. There are many star hotels to cater to the International tourists visiting this place. The visitor's guide to Jodhpur will cover all the good aspects about the hotels in and around the city. The hotels offer the best of services coupled with the traditional Rajasthani hospitality. The hotels even arrange for a sightseeing visit to the number of tourist spots across the city. The hotels are all well equipped with the best of facilities that you can avail of. Jodhpur will be a memorable visit, if you are planning for a historic visit to India.
