A walled city on the edge of the Thar Desert about 470 kms (270 miles) south-west of Delhi, Jodhpur, is a legendary land with its folklores full of tales of valor and romance. Umaid Bhawan Palace, the residence of the royal family; now turned into a heritage hotel, is undoubtedly the gem of Jodhpur and is the largest personal residence besides being one of the best art-deco buildings of India. Pale blue seems to be shade of the city as suggested by its palaces, havelis, temples and houses... hence the tag 'Blue City'. The warm hospitality and friendliness of the desert people, the pulsating rustling environments of the crowded bazaars, all are undermined in front of the sheer immensity of…

A walled city on the edge of the Thar Desert about 470 kms (270 miles) south-west of Delhi, Jodhpur, is a legendary land with its folklores full of tales of valor and romance. Umaid Bhawan Palace, the residence of the royal family; now turned into a heritage hotel, is undoubtedly the gem of Jodhpur and is the largest personal residence besides being one of the best art-deco buildings of India. Pale blue seems to be shade of the city as suggested by its palaces, havelis, temples and houses... hence the tag 'Blue City'. The warm hospitality and friendliness of the desert people, the pulsating rustling environments of the crowded bazaars, all are undermined in front of the sheer immensity of the Mehrangarh fort.

The Suryavanshi Rao Jodha founded Jodhpur, the erstwhile capital of Marwar. In medieval times, Jodhpur lay on the trade routes between Central Asia and the ports of Gujarat, and thus, was a major trade centre during the 16th century. Even today, it continues to be known for its textiles and crafts. One can feel the medieval flavor and ambience that forms a part of the culture of the city.