Distance (K.M.) |
Time taken in hours |
Height above sea level |
Temperature |
Clothing |
From Jaipur- 342 kilometers |
8 & ½ hrs |
221m |
Max. - 41.0 (summers)
Min.- 7.9 (winters) |
Cottons in Summer
Woolens in winters |
Set at the edge of the Thar Desert, the
imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales
of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert.
Once the capital of the Marwar state, it
was founded in 1459 A.D by Rao Jodha, chief
of the Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed
to be descendants of Rama, the epic hero
of the Ramayana. The Maruthal or land of
death, came into life when the Rathores'
of Kanauj moved in. Jodhpur is a major tourist
attraction and hosts a number of travelers
every year.
Mehrangarh Fort, the massive 15th century
A.D. structure looms on the top of a rocky
hill in Jodhpur, soaring 125 meters above
the plains. A high wall -10 km long with
8 gates and innumerable bastions encompasses
the city.
A major trade center of the 16th century,
the fortress-city of Jodhpur is now the
second largest city of Rajasthan. While
the graceful palaces, forts and temples
strewn throughout the city bring alive the
historic grandeur, exquisite handicrafts,
folk dances, music and the brightly attired
people lend a romantic aura to the city.
The jumble of wide winding streets is flanked
with pavement stalls. The lifestyle in Jodhpur
is unusually fascinating with folks wearing
lovely multihued costumes, artistically
designed. The colorful turbans worn by the
men folk add more color to the city.
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