Famous for its magnificent forts and palaces, Jodhpur is the second largest city in the royal Indian state of Rajasthan and a major vacation point in the country. An erstwhile capital of the Marwar state, Jodhpur was founded by the Rajput chief Rao Jodha in 1459. Jodhpur is situated at the edge of the Thar Desert with Jaisalmer on its west, Barmar, Jalor and Pali on its south, Bikaner on its north, and Nagaur on the eastern side.
Tours in Jodhpur will open a world of forts and palaces, the symbol of royalty that the state of Rajasthan is famous for. Exploring the forts and palaces during your vacation will give you a feel of the times when the Rajput might was at its peak. The gates and the walls of the forts speak of the battles they have witnessed. One needs to spend their vacations in Jodhpur with these historical monuments to fully grasp the grandeur of the Rajput era.