Why Jodhpur Is Fondly Called Blue City ? Jodhpur is the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan and Jodhpur fondly called as the “Sun City” and the “Blue City” because its weather and many of the houses are paint in blue color. The people and the home decor are all bight intense colors. Jodhpur is a dry desert city and you will feel like you are in Aladdin. The unique blue colored houses, the vast Thar Desert that borders the city’s limits make the city unique or must visiting city. In one day Jodhpur sightseeing tour packages tourist will visit rich culture of the Rajasthan and monuments, forts or residency of the Jodhpur. Why is Jodhpur blue? Though there is no historical mention to the reason why the color is blue. There are many reasons as defined by the ancestors and tour guides.
Blue color has been associated with Lord Shiva and there were lot of Brahmin followers of Shiva. Blue color has psychologically most soothing effect. Blue is the richest color.
Attractions in Jodhpur The city of Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination in Rajasthan. Places of tourist interest in Jodhpur include massive fort, beautiful palaces and fantastic gardens. Jodhpur one day tour packages are showcase to tourist most famous sight of the Jodhpur. Some of the famous attractions of same day Jodhpur sightseeing tour packages are as follows -
Mehrangarh Fort Mehrangarh fort is one of the largest forts in Rajasthan. The fort was founded as the site of Rao Jodha. A museum in the fort houses an admirable collection of fine arts, music instruments, and weapons and is well worth your time. In the fort complex has many palaces and temples such as Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Zenana Deodi and Chamunda Mataji Temple.
Jaswant Thada It is located 1 kilometer downhill from Mehrangarh fort, Jaswant Thada is an extraordinary white marble on monument of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Jaswant Thada is also known as the Taj Mahal of Marwar.
Umaid Bhawan Palace -
This Palace was constructed by Maharaja Umaid Singh and is one of the largest private residences in the world. The palace is also known as Chittar Palace because huge use of Chittar sandstone and its location on Chittar hill. Now days the palace is divided into three useful partsa luxury five-star hotel, residence of the royal family and a museum.
Cultural Fairs in Jodhpur Cultural festivals in Jodhpur are another major attraction for tourist. This festival offer or show the rich culture and traditions of Rajasthan. The most popular festival in Jodhpur is the Marwar festival which is held every year to honor brave heroes of Rajasthan. It is originally known as the Marwar festival. The Rajasthan International Folk Festival, an annual fest held in Mehrangarh fort. The festival provides an open platform to the folk artists and musicians from around the world.
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