Jodhpur is one of the top-notch tourist destinations that is surrounded by many palaces, forts and temples and is set in the stark countryside of the Thar Desert. Jodhpur is also known as the "Sun City" which exemplifies the intense, sunny weather. This beautiful city is the second largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan, which is located at a distance of 335 kilometres on the west from the state capital. This city is also known as the "Blue City" as all the houses and places are painted with blue color around the Mehrangarh Fort.
It is an old city which is encircled by various forts. It is bounded by a wall with numerous gates. The city has extended significantly outside the wall over the past few decades. Visitors will surely love this place as it has numerous places for capturing their imagination. The places include Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Sur Sagar Palaces, Mehrangarh Fort Museum, Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum, Maha Mandir Temple, Asik Bihari Temple, Raj Ranchhodji Temple, Udai Mandir, Mandore Garden, Umed Garden, Kaylana Lake, Bal Samand Lake, Sardar Samand Lake & Palace, Umed Sagar Dam, Guda Bishnoi, Fateh Sagar Lake, Gulab Sagar, Tapi Bawdi, Jaswant Sagar Dam of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, Ranisar-Padamsar, Osiyan Temples and others.
Jodhpur can be reached via various parts of the country. The Rajasthan State Transport is also a good way of visiting this city of Kings.