JODHPUR ... the Thar Desert

       

                               JODHPUR               

                                       

JODHPUR is the second largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan and officially the second metropolitan city of the state. It was formerly the seat of a princely state of the same name. Jodhpur has historically been the capital of the kingdom known as Marwar, which is now part of Rajasthan. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar Desert. It is popularly known as Blue city and Sun city among people of Rajasthan and all over India.

 Khimsar

Much famed for its cultural heritage and age-old settlements, Khimsar is one of the lesser-known tourist places around Jodhpur that is located near the village of Khinwsar. Yet to be explored to its fullest potential by the travelers, Khimsar makes for a great vacation away from the city clutter.
Major Attractions: Khimsar Dunes Village, Khimsar Fort, Osian, Dhawa Doli Wildlife Sanctuary, and Sacchiyamata Temple

 Nagaur

Owing much to its location which lies between the famous cities of Bikaner and Jodhpur, Nagaur is yet another one of the tourist places near Jodhpur Rajasthan that is gaining much popularity amidst the travelers. Once dominated by the Rajputs, Nagaur is one place that has deep-rooted cultural and historical significance.
Major Attractions: Akbari Mahal, Amar Singh Palace, Bhanwal Mata Temple, Bhagat Singh Palace, and Ganesh Temple

 Khichan

Reckoned to be one of the best places in Rajasthan for bird watching, Khichan or Kheechan is located in the Phalodi region of the Jodhpur district. Home to a whopping 15,000 and more Demoiselle Cranes, Khichan also serves as one of the most scenic picnic spots near Jodhpur.
Major Attractions: Kheechan Bird Sanctuary

 Pushkar

Set in the heart of the district of Ajmer, Pushkar is one of the most colorful, vibrant and flamboyant tourist places near Jodhpur. Housing about 52 ghats which are the staircases of stone leading to the lake, Pushkar is one of the famous sacred sites of Rajasthan which is a home to hundreds of temples.

Major Attractions: Brahma Temple, Pushkar Lake, Savitri Mata Temple, Lake Foy Sagar, and Varaha Temple

 Kumbhalgarh

Adding the much needed grace to the Rajsamand district of Rajasthan, Kumbhalgarh is a fortress of the Mewar Kingdom which stands tall on the western ranges of the famous Aravali Hills. With an astonishing wall that measures upto a length of 38 kilometers, the World Heritage Site of Kumbhalgarh Fort happens to be a must-visit attraction in this city.
Major Attractions: Kumbhalgarh Fort, Badal Mahal, Baoli, Nilkanth Mahadev Mandir, Gupt Mahal, and Topkhana

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