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Amidst
the sand dunes and thorny vegetation of Thar desert towers a fort, 120
meters above the plain.
 The fort over looks the imperial city of Jodhpur
which is part of the Desert Tourist Triangle. The old Jodhpur city is
surrounded by a 10 Km long wall with eight gates serving as entrances. The
new city is settled around this walled area. The Maruthal or land
of death , came into life when the Rathores' of Kanauj moved in. But the
city of Jodhpur was founded by Rao Jodhaji in 1459. This city was on the
silk route of the 16th century and hence was host to a number of
travellers.
In Jodhpur, the genuis of its sculptors comes to life in its exquisite
palaces, forts, temples and havelis which stand as a testimony to the
imperial grandeur. The most alluring part of Jodhpur is the traditional
lifestyle, festivity and the smiling people who treasure this former
Princely state.
 SHOPPING:
The Sadar Market near the clock tower gives immense shopping
pleasure to the local as well as the visitors. The colourful but hectic
bazaar consists of many narrow lanes, lined with tiny shops. Look for the
tie & dye textiles, embroidered leather shoes, lacquerware, antiques,
carpets and puppets. Here one can buy exquisite Rajasthani textiles, clay
figurines, miniature camels and elephants, marble inlay work and classic
silver jewellery.
ACCOMMODATION:
The variety of hotels and guest
houses in Jodhpur makes one feel at home. Accomodation here is available
to suit tourists of every budget. Hotel Karni Bhawan, Ajit Bhawan are
heritage hotels. The Rajasthan tourist department has the Ghoomar hotel.
The palace hotels as the Umaid Bhawan Palace, Ratanada Polo Palace,
Rajputana Palace. Raj Basera also provides us with good accommodation
facilities. There are low budget accomodation too.
JODHPUR
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