Heritage Tour of Blue City of Rajasthan- Jodhpur

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One always wonders why the blue city of Rajasthan, Jodhpur is colored blue. Almost all blue painted houses, huts and stalls give a unique view to the visitors, who walk through the rustic roads, cobbled passages and grand entrance doors of the city. One tour guide narrated that it is because to keep termites away from the houses, the houses here are all painted in a natural blue paint curated out of copper sulfate and limestone.The blue city of Jodhpur is an amalgamation of people of simple, humble and rustic lifestyle who are now sustained with the ancient glory of their royal Kings and Queens.

Tourism is the largest industry in the city. As the urban and suburban travelers frolicking around the monuments, museums and fortifications are seen, the hustle and bustle of the city is captured but apart from that the city is poignantly a quiet desert space in the heartland of Rajasthan in India. The unique pink and orange hue of the atmosphere turns into a chilly prussian blue coloured evening and as the stars start to glitter, the crowd starts to flutter and gather around to enjoy amazing cultural shows.

Folk Festival in Jodhpur
There are primarily two important folk festivals which are conducted at a large scale in Jodhpur. One is The Rajasthan International Folk Festival and another one is the World Sacred Spirit Festival which are popular folk festivals which include Persian poetry recitation sessions, folk music, use of rare and age old musical instruments, and folk dance and puppetry shows.
The Rajasthan International Folk Festival is conducted as a four day musical bonanza where musicians come from various European and Arabian countries and perform on various unheard and offbeat music. One must contact a good travel agency in India to book a show as part of the India Tour Package.

Mehrangarh Fort
Mehrangarh Fort is the largest fort in India. Mehrangarh Fort offers the brilliant vantage point from which to survey the understated clusters of blue houses which bring about a scintillating view from the top of the fort. The stained glass panels and sandstone walls were initially maintained by Gaj Singh 2nd in the year 1947 who was the last ruler of the Rathore clan. The fort has excellent weaponry from the legacies of the Rathore army and has a beautiful selection of palanquin, royal clothes and delicate miniature painting along the premises of the fort. The nearby Chokelao bagh is decorated with peacock motifs which were considered a royal symbol during the rule of these ancient kings. There are a total of 91 Ramayana paintings which showcase the ancient forests of kishkindha and panchavati. The paintings are in the form of folklore narratives where each character can be shown multiple times in the same painting. Many people come to Mehrangarh Fort only to be enamored by the paintings of Lord Rama and his wife Goddess Sita.

Jaswant Thadas
This white mausoleum in Jodhpur can be visited in the amazing rajasthan trip for 7 days which not only covers the Mandore Garden and Ghanta Ghar but also Toorji Ka Jhalra Bavdi. Jaswant Thada is a cenotaph built by Maharaja Sardar Singh of Jodhpur and is still a very resounding tourist spot in the city.

Umaid Bhawan Palace
This is one of the most beautiful heritage boutiques in Jodhpur and is near many lakes like Kayalana Lake and Bal Samand Lake where many tourists enjoy picnics and boating in their 10 Days Rajasthan tour and many tourists also enjoy the spa sessions scheduled by the hotel.

Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
This beautiful park is a great ecologically restored desert and arid land vegetation which is near the Mehrangarh Fort. The park has unique volcanic rock and sandstone formations and is a fun space which the tourists must engage in.

Shopping at Jodhpur
The amazing city of Jodhpur has amazing shopping marketplaces like Tripolia Bazar, Sojati Gate Circle and Thar Handloom at Sardarpura Market which has amazing indigenuos products for sale like Camel Leather Goods and Pachranga Saris. The colorful vibes of these vibrant marketplaces can also be cherished in Makrana Mohalla where many people purchase not only Bhandej but also Jodhpuri Jharokha frames. These beautiful souvenirs are kept by many avid travelers and art enthusiasts.

Amazing staycations in Jodhpur
There is a beautiful family-run Pal Haveli which is famous for its makhaniya lassi which is a creamy saffron-flavored and yogurt-based beverage. Apart from this, Newton's Manor is a breathtaking lounge having flavors of the colonial period whereas Ratan Vilas is a lovely family-run haveli showcasing beautiful traditional motifs of the ancient era. other places like Shri Mishrilal Hotel and Mehran Terrace which is an open air dining space located on the rooftop of the Mehrangarh Fort.