Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan and officially the second metropolitan city of the state. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, characterizing many palaces, forts and temples. The city is famous as “Sun City” for the enlightened and sunny weather it enjoys all over the year. The city circles the fort and is circumscribed by a wall with several gates. Jodhpur is also known as the “Blue City” because of the blue colours that embellish many of the houses in the old city area.
Jodhpur city sightseeing tour is great to explore the beautiful city by visiting some of the most stunning monuments. It will take you to see historic Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada, a wonderful and magnificent garden. The information of palaces and museum inside Mehrangarh Fort are easily accessible by the audio guide.
Must visiting place of Jodhpur is the Umaid Bhawan Palace, as it is one of the world’s largest private residences named after Maharaja Umaid Singh, grandfather of the present owner Gaj Singh of the palace, this palace has 347 rooms and serves as the principal residence of the former Jodhpur royal family.
