Jodhpur, the blue city, was founded 500 years ago! The founder of the city wanted to build a majestic fort, a fort which would be the greatest of all time. So he started the construction of Mehrangarh Fort. The construction went on for 200 years! This perfect fort also served in the famous Batman movie, The Dark Knight Rises!
The king of Jodhpur wanted a clock for the whole city. So he imported a clock from the UK. Just that it was not an ordinary clock but a clock tower of 60 feet! It is engraved with Gothic structure. At night it becomes the center of beauty. The clock shipped directly from England was installed in Sardar Market in Jodhpur in 1911, and runs as smoothly as your smartwatch!
The Umaid Bhawan Palace, with 347 rooms, is something you should visit to feel the grandeur of Rajasthan. This palace has served the backdrop of countless movies across the world. The best thing is that this plush palace operates as a hotel. So if you fancy, you can stay overnight in Umaid Bhawan palace, just to feel how kings and queens used to live!
Do you know a very popular dance style originated in Jodhpur? You ought to have seen it somewhere. This dance was performed in the bollywood movie Padmaavat. Yes! You guessed correctly! Ghoomar! Performed in the Marwar festival, Jodhpuri women perform Ghoomar dance with more than 10 utensils placed over their heads! You can always witness this amazing feat, in Jodhpur’s local theaters.
The city is also renowned for textiles, particularly hand-embroidered fabrics, including bandhani, tie-dye, and block-printed materials. Camel leather goods, such as juttis, traditional footwear, and bags, are crafted with skilled artistry. Additionally, Jodhpur is known formetalwork, including brass and iron artifacts, which showcases intricate craftsmanship.