Jodhpur – The Blue City

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Well, Jodhpur is just an extension of the royalty that you get to see at Jaisalmer and Jaipur. The royal city was the centre of power of the then Mewar state, and has got several forts, palaces, and temples to enchant travelers from different corners of the world. Famous as the Sun City because of its sunny weather, Jodhpur is also known as Blue City for the blue houses near the Mehrangarh fort. The blue houses have played muse to the acclaimed photographer Steve McCurry. 

Best time to visit: All through the year
Major attractions in Jodhpur: Mehrangarh Fort, the Umaid Bhavan Palace, the Mandore Gardens, the Jaswant Thada, the Kalyana Lake and Garden, the Ghanta Ghar, Sardar Samand Lake and Masuria Hills
Things to do in Jodhpur: Visit the palaces; Mehrangarh fort can’t be missed

 

 

Udaipur – The City of Lakes

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Udaipur used to be the capital of the kingdom of Mewar. Known as the City of Lakes, it is a beautiful place to visit in Rajasthan. With a number of tourist attractions like Lake Palace, City Palace, Jagdish temple and many more, Udaipur is also known as the Venice of East. The city has beautiful winters and it is largely visited during this period for its colorful history, mesmerising landscapes, and rich traditions.

Best time to visit: November to March
Major attractions in Udaipur: Lake Pichola, Fateh Sagar lake, City Palace, Jag Mandir, Udai Sagar lake, Jagdish Temple, Monsoon Palace, Swaroop Sagar, Kumbhalgarh fort
Things to do in Udaipur: Boating at Lake Pichola, visiting the palaces, visiting Kumbhalgarh fort, photography

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