Set at the edge of the Thar desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Once the capital of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 A.D. by Rao Jodha-chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic hero of the Ramayana.The massive 15th century A.D. Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 Mts. above the plains.
The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions.A major trade center of the 16th century A.D. the fortress-city of Jodhpur is now the second largest city of Rajasthan.While the graceful palaces , forts and temples strewn throughout the city bring alive the historic grandeur, exquisite handicrafts , folk dances, music and the brightly attired people lend a romantic aura to the city
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Area : 29 sq. km.
Altitude : 236.53 metres
Climate : Mean Max. Mean Min.
Summer : 42.2° C 36.6° C
Winter : 27.5° C 15.5° C
Rainfall : 31 cms.
Best Season : Oct. - March
Clothing :
Summer : light tropical
Winter : light woolen
Languages : English, Hindi, Marwari.
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Newsflash
Inaugurating the Inter State Regional Conference of Tourism Ministers of Western States/Union Territories in Goa on 6th March, 2010, the Minister for Tourism, Kumari Selja said that the objective of organising such a conference was to give a serious thought to tourismrelated issues pertaining specifically to the states in the region. Similar conferences have also been held in Delhi, Gangtok and Bengaluru.