About Jodhpur

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Standing as the sentinel of the country's western border, Jodhpur is famous for its magnificent forts and palaces, nestling within the depths of the Thar Desert. Once the capital of the former princely state of Marwar, it is the second largest city of Rajasthan, after Jaipur. It is the stronghold of the Rathore clan - Jodhpur, founded in 1459 AD, by Suryavanshi Rao Jodha. It the land of royalty glittering in the golden sands of barren desert landscape.

Area:  78.60 sq. Kms.

Best Time to Visit:  October and March.

Climate:  Jodhpur has extreme type of climate with very high temperature variations.

Main Languages:  Marwari, Rajasthani and Hindi.

Population:  Approx. 7 Lakh people.

Temperature:  Summer - Max : 42.2 Min : 36.6
Winter - Max : 27.5 Min : 15.5º.