The Blue City Heritage Walk - Jodhpur
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An exclusive heritage walk which takes you beyond the intricate structure of the Blue City of Jaipur. Get up close and personal as you get to know the intriguing origin of the former Kingdom of Marwar. Witness the battle-ridden walls of Mehrangarh fort overlooking the countless houses painted blue to save themselves from harsh temperatures. Stroll through its bustling alleys and discovering stories of people and the various neighborhood traditions. Interact with the locals and gain insights about the lesser known tales of this enchanting city. Taste the unparalleled and relishing gastronomy of the city which will force your taste buds to carve more and more after each bite. Kachoris, lassi, gulab jamun and much more offered to fill you up to your heart's content. Local tastes and use of various ingredients including spices, herbs are rarely found elsewhere on the planet. Move along the colorfully dressed inhabitants sometimes carrying their cattle and explore the prominent bazaars of Jodhpur. From jewellry to locally made fabrics, find a plethora of material and collection of objects ranging from woodcrafts to weapons. Proceed further to explore the ancient architecture bordering the magnificent city. Apart from Mehrangarh, discover the depths of old stepwells and water canal system of Jodhpur built by Gulab Rai. Watch out for the prominent landmark known as Watch Tower and the Jaswant Thada, the eloquent white marble cenotaph which still enchants the eyes of the visitors. All in all the heritage tour will leave you spellbound to the very core.
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About Jodhpur
Jodhpur the second largest city of Rajasthan is also known for forts, palaces, history, architecture, world's most famous marriages, food, culture, temples, blue city and sun City. Jodhpur was established in 1459 by Rao Jodha, a Rajput Chief of Rathore Clan. Jodhpur has also been known for being capital of Marwar established by Rathore clan.
Jodhpur is very famous among tourist for its history and amazing places to see. Best time to visit is from October to March where climate remain cold and summers are pretty hot temperature in May or June can go as high as 45 degree celsius.