JODHPUR CITY

JODHPUR  (SUN CITY, BLUE CITY)

Jodhpur was founded by Rao Jodha, a chief of the Rathore clan, in 1459. It is named after him only. Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India it was previously known as Marwar. Jodhpur is the second largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located 335 kilometres west from the state capital, Jaipur and 200 kilometres from the city of Ajmer. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar desert.
Jodhpur city is also known as the "Sun City" for the bright, sunny weather it enjoys all year.

It is also referred to as the "Blue City" due to the blue-painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort. The old city circles the fort and is bounded by a wall with several gates. However, the city has expanded greatly outside the wall over the past several decades. Jodhpur lies near the geographic centre of Rajasthan state, which makes it a convenient base for travel in a region much frequented by tourists.