Article Written By: ercotravels
Rajasthan is the magical state of India situated in the northern part of India, is a nonpareil destination for travelers with its vibrant heritage, luxury hotels, culture, camel safaris, sand dunes and wildlife Parks. Also called the Land of Kings, because a number of houses of royalty with a number of forts, palaces and havelis of Rajputana period, it's famous for the oldest heritage havelis, forts, palaces and the sun-kissed the Thar Desert. Located on the foothill of a sandstone hillock, the city of Jodhpur seems like an oasis in the vast desert and an ideal place to experience the royalty in Rajasthan.Jodhpur, the desert city of Rajasthan, is one of the favorite travel destination for inbound travelers. People from around the world visit Jodhpur tour every year. The Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur is magnanimous with several palaces, galleries, a museum, and heritage havelies and lot more. Jaswant Thada is a royal and wonderful monument made up of white marble, built to memorialize Maharaja Jaswant Singh. One of the charming palaces of Jodhpur is the Umaid bhawan palace which is now has been converted into a heritage hotel and a museum. Some of the famous tourist places are the prominent town of Mandore and the beautifully carved Balsammand. The Guda Bishnoi village locate is famous for its nature-loving tribes and the artificially built Guda Bishnoi lake. You can also enjoy the bird watching at Jodhpur Machiya Safari Park.The majestic city, Jodhpur, was the former capital of Marwar and once a most important trade centre. A high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions embraces the city adding to its royalty and the prosperous heritage. The people are known for their hospitality. They have a typical Marwari accent and a lovely life-style.Particularly the womens of Jodhpur are popular for their Rajasthani jewelry. The wonderful handicrafts, folk dances, folk music are the main attractions of Jodhpur. The festive spirits of the people are revived in the famous Marwar festival displaying the incredible colors of Jodhpur. The Nagaur Fair and the International Desert Kite festival are very well-known in India.The city provides a magnificent and rewarding shopping experience to the travelers. Shopping is famous for bandini, antiques, footwear and spices, the Mathaniya's red chilly being the best. The renowned shopping stops are Sojali gate, Tripoli bazaar for handicrafts and textiles, famous for tie and dye sarees, Station road for embroidered shoes and utensils, mochi bazaar for Lac bangles and clock tower for spices. Travelers can get every cuisine in Jodhpur like Indian to Chinese to Continental to Mughlai cuisine. Jodhpur is an ultimate place to knowledge lifestyle of royalty and culture of Rajasthan. It is a land of kings with several vibrant and sparkling dimensions of nature. Ranging from the calmness of desert to the scenic beauty of lakes, from the soothing glimpses of flora and fauna to the colorful sites of residents, Jodhpur offers endless choices for tourists. You will have opportunity to meet local people and know about their local culture and tradition and lifestyle. So, if you are cultural enthusiasts, Rajasthan Tours can certainly meet your needs.
This Article Has Been Published on Mon, 9 May 2011 and Read 232 Times