Jodhpur

 Jodhpur, the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan is often called the ‘Blue City’, its name comes from the blue facades of the houses. The blue signifies it is the home of a Brahmin (the highest of the four main Hindu castes made up of priests and scholars).
Another city, another sightseeing tour. Our first stop of the day is Jaswant Thaada, the white marble cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Set on a hill overlooking the Mehrangarh Fort with lovely gardens surrounding it. The garden was full of birds and I had to drag Rob away as he would of stayed the whole day.

 

 We crossed to the other hill that is topped by the impressive Mehrangarh Fort. It contains several commemorative structures built to celebrate the Marwar rulers' victories over various enemies. The inside of the fort consists of a series of courtyards and palaces, as well as the Jodhpur Museum, which houses an exquisite collection of palanquins, howdahs, royal cradles, musical instruments, costumes and furniture. From the ramparts of the fort there are breathtaking views over the city, which definitely looks blue from here.

 

After the fort we headed back to town to experience the colourful and busy Sadar market and then back to our hotel Rattan Villas, our own palace.