Jodhpur is best place for heritage attractions with various monumental forts, palaces and heritage hotel ( Umaid Bhawan Palace - a palace turned into heritage hotel ). Jodhpur is known as both "sun city" as well as "blue city". Blue city because most of the houses are painted with blue colour beacuse blue colour keeps the temperature down. Jodhpur is also famous for its desert safari which takes places in rippling sand dunes in rural desert areas. Jodhpur is 2nd largest city of the state of Rajasthan. As per tourist attractions visitor can reach city by flight, luxury trains or by cab / car. Best time to visit Jodhpur is between Otcober to April when weather is more pleasant and suitable for travelling / outdoor activity. One can enjoy full day in city by travelling during this period.
But in off season between May to September when the temperture is too high, one can get cheaper deals for hotels.
Jodhpur is famous for various fairs and festivals which are held every year. These fair and festivals are the showcase of the rich rajsthan culture and traditions. Most famous festivals are Mewar Festivals, Nagaur Festivals and Jodhpur international desert kite festival. Tourist from all over the world come to Jodhpur to enjoy and capture these cultural and heritage attractions of city.
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