Rajasthan is considered one of the jewels of
Indian tourism as it attracts some of the highest numbers of foreign tourists
every year from all parts of the world. And one of its major attractions is the
city of Jodhpur, the land of the Rajputanas; Jodhpur is steeped in glorious
history. Capital to perhaps the greatest Rajputana Kingdom in its history,
Jodhpur was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 A.D and from his name the city got its
name. Jodhpur is a marvelous place with a rustic charm which is only enhanced
by the desert and its glorious history of bravery and royalty.
Jodhpur Tourism |
Jodhpur has received much of its great
historical legacy and heritage the Kingdom of Marwar which left it enclosed
with boundary walls leaving only six entry and exit points into the city. Today
the city is divided into two parts the newer parts lies outside the walled
portion of the city which now represents Old Jodhpur. There are many beautiful
and interesting tourist attractions all over the city which enthrall many
tourists come to its gates. The center piece of Jodhpur’s glorious architecture
is the Meherangarh Fort which covers a total area of 5 km and is built atop a
hill of 150 meters.
Meherangarh Fort has many a wonderful places
inside it such as the Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, museum, Chandan
Mahal, Royal Darbar Tukht, and Rang Mahal which together make up the entire
fort. The next major tourist attraction of Jodhpur is Jaswant Thada, a
splendorous white marble cenotaph which depicts in its walls the history of the
Rajputanas. Another very popular tourist attraction is the Umaid Bhavan Palace,
which was built in the twentieth century by the then ruler of the region
Maharaja Umaid Singh. The palace is stunning in its architecture and grandeur
making it a very pleasing sight to the eye.
There are many more attractions in the city
which can keep you engaged in your free time during a volunteer trip in
Jodhpur; these spots can offer you great learning in understanding the culture
& history of the place which has been do well maintained by Jodhpur tourism. Jodhpur is a great city where one can volunteer as well as vacation
providing the joy of both the activities. Jodhpur tourism has been able to
bring the true beauty of the city of Jodhpur and capture the imagination of the
tourists.
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