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Jodhpur is the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is also known as the Gateway to Thar (due to its location on the edge of the Thar desert), Sun City (due to the many sunny days), or City of Blue Houses (due to the large number of blue houses).
From the Jodhpur Travel Guide
The hotel is a family owned business, with both owners and staff being very attentive to guests and their requirements. Our train didnt leave until 11pm but for a small charge(circa 8 pounds) we were able to keep the room until then. ... more
Delhi - Rajasthan Itinerary... suggestions!?
Hi there... just following up on my earlier thread about where to fly to in India. Our flights are booked and we have 20 days (19 nights)! Following advice of board members we are planning maybe... 4 nights in Delhi 1 night in Agra 3 nights in Jaipur 4 nights in Pushkar 2 nights Jodhpur 4 nights Mt. Abu ...
Rajashtan Route
Hello Would someone be able to please cast their eye over my route for Rajasthan? Delhi (2/3 days) Jaipur (how long?) - stopover at Pushkar? Udaipur (how long?) Jodhpur (how long?) Jaisalmer (2/3 days for camel safari!)? long enough?? Bikaner (how long?) Jaipur (pass through to Agra) Agra We ...
Jodhpur
Today we explored the excellent Meheranger Fort in Jodhpur. The fort is built on a craggy mountain overlooking the city, a sea of mostly blue buildings. The views from the fort are excellent, and it has a nice accompanying audio-guide, which you can play as you feel when you walk around. Just before we left, we decided ...
Posted in Travels in India with too many books by russj
Jodhpur
Jodhpur has the worst streets ever, so bumpy it is hard to have a comfortable ride in the rickshaw. On the other hand, it is unique, as the majority of the houses are painted in blue to repel mosquitoes. The streets are full of spices, so the city has a different smell. Our hostel, the Blue House, is run ...
Posted in Nick & Sonia's Travel Experience by sonianick
Jodhpur
Jodhpur is an incredible city. Open fronted shops, and houses painted in similar shades of aqua, ultramarine, cobalt and sky blue stack on top of one another to create a disorienting maze. It's just edges and corners of concrete colour, like an angular reflection of the constant sky sprawling out to the horizon ...
Posted in India by Alzashelza