Jodhpur District is located in western part of Rajasthan. The history of Jodhpur revolves around the Rathore Clan. Rao Jodha, the Chief of the Rathore Clan, is credited with the origin of Jodhpur in India. He Founded Jodhpur in 1459. The city is Named after him only. It Was Previously Known as Marwar. Jodhpur, the second largest city in Rajasthan is popularly known as the Blue City. It is divided into two parts - the old city and the new city. The old city is separated by a10 km long wall surrounding it. Also it has eight Gates leading out of it. The new city is outside the walled city.

Jodhpur is a very popular tourist destination. The landscape is scenic and mesmerizing. Jodhpur city has many beautiful palaces and forts such as Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhavan Palace and Rai ka Bag Palace. Other charms of Jodhpur include Government Museum and it's beautiful Umed Garden.

MEHRANGARH FORT

Rising perpendicular and impregnable from a hill which is 125 metres above Jodhpur’s skyline is the Mehrangarh Fort. This historic fort is one of the most famous in India and is packed with history and legends. Mehrangarh Fort still bears the imprints of cannonball attacks courtesy the armies of Jaipur on its second gate. Chiselled and sturdy, the fort is known for its exquisite latticed windows, carved panels, intricately decorated windows and walls of Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal and Sheesh Mahal.

UMAID BHAWAN PALACE

Umaid Bhawan Palace was built by Maharaja Umaid Singh in 1929 to counter a famine which had hit the state at the time. It was also known as the Chittar Palace while being constructed thanks to the use of stones drawn from the Chittar hill. The palace was designed by HV Lanchester, a renowned British architect, and was completed in 16 years. Built with sandstone and marble, the architecture of the palace is described as a blend of lndo-Saracenic, Classical Revival and Western Art Deco styles. It is recognised as one of the largest private homes in the world and also one of the more spectacular buildings. It is the only palace built in the 20th century.

MOTI MAHAL

Moti Mahal, as the name suggests, is the Pearl Hall where the royal families held their audience. The hall is known to have glass windows and five nooks that enabled the queens to listen to the proceedings taking place in the Sringar Chowki, The Royal Throne of Jodhpur.

SHEESH MAHAL

Situated within the compound of Mehrangarh Fort is the glass palace of Jodhpur, popularly known as Sheesh Mahal. This magnificent piece of architecture is adorned with walls of mirror work that stretch across ceilings and to the floors. It is superimposed by the mirror work of brightly painted religious figures cast in plaster.

TOORJI KA JHALRA

The Step Well Square is a mini-architectural tour with the Toorji's Step Well at the center, and almost 250 yrs of building traddition on view. Built in the 1740s, submerged for decades, its recent restoration uncovered over 200 hundred feet of hand carved treasure. Spend a few hours exploring this architectural wonder, and lunch, dine, sip or shop at the many restaurants and shops in the square.

JASWANT THADA

Jaswant Thada is an exquisite marble monument in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. The monument is a true representation of traditional Rajasthani architecture, which is renowned for its opulence and grandeur. Built in 1899 by Maharaja Sardar Singh of Jodhpur, Jaswant Thada is a memorial dedicated to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II.

RAI KA BAG PALACE

It is a magnificent palace that was constructed in the year 1663 by the queen of Maharaja Jaswant Singh I. Named after Maharaja Rai Singh, the Rai Ka Bagh Palace boasts Rajput architecture with intricate carvings, beautiful frescoes, and ornate balconies. The palace is spread over a large area, and its sprawling gardens are home to several peacocks and other birds.