Jodhpur

Jodhpur is a city in the Thar Desert of Northwest Indian state of Rajasthan. Its 15th century Mehrangarh Fort is a former palace that is now a museum displaying weapons, paintings and elaborate royal palanquins. Jodhpur is surrounded by a 10 km of wall, complete with eight gates around. The striking blue buildings in Jodhpur contrast sharply and beautifully with the Thar Desert. Jodhpur is a colorful city and it throbs with the romance, beauty, glory and warmth of a populous desert city which has stood testimony to civil wars, love affairs, intrigues and display of power and wealth. The main tourist attractions are the traditional folk dances held at night time. Some local festivals of Jodhpur are Nag Panchami, Marwar festivals, Nav Sati, Gangaur, Veerpuri Fair, Holi and many more. The age old tradition and culture of Jodhpur City interest most tourists who visit this place.