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Rajasthan About Rajasthan Places to Visit Cities     Jodhpur   Grandeur by the sand dunes Founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, Jodhpur was the capital of the princely state of Marwar, where the Rathor clan ruled. Set right at the edge of the Thar Desert, Jodhpur is strewn with forts and palaces that go back to the 15th century. On top of a hill, at the edge of the town, looms the Mehrangarh Fort, giving it a touch of medieval majesty. Climate Summer (Mar. to Jun.): Warm Monsoon (Jul. to Aug.): Warm Winter (Nov. to Feb.): Cool and pleasant Clothing Summer - Cottons Winter - Light woollens Getting There Air links to Delhi, Jaipur, and Bombay. Rail links to Delhi and Ahmedabad. Road links to Jaipur (340 km), Jaisalmer (290 km), and Udaipur (275 km). Where To Stay Luxury Hotels Ajit Bhawan Place Welcomgroup Ummaid Bhawan Palace Standard Hotels Hotel Ratanada RTDC's Ghoomar Tourist Bungalow Durjan Nivas Supplementary Accommodation Shanti Bhawan Lodge Youth Hostel What To See Mehrangarh Fort his formidable hilltop fort is one of the most impressive in Rajasthan. A series of gates lead into it, like Jayapol built by Maharaja Man Singh in 1806 and Fatehpol or 'Victory Gate' erected by Maharaja Ajit Singh to celebrate his victory over the Mughals. Inside the fort, see the palaces: Moti Mahal or 'Pearl Palace', Sukh Mahal or 'Pleasure Palace' and Phool Mahal or 'Flower Palace'. Jaswant Thada marble cenotaph built in 1899 as a memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Ummaid Bhawan Palace uilt by Maharaja Ummaid Singh in1943, this marble and sandstone palace is an imposing sight. The museum here has a fascinating collection of antique clocks and miniature paintings. Shopping At Mochi Galli. Look for embroidered leather shoes, tie and dye fabrics, lacquerware, antiques and puppets. Cuisine Try makhaniya lassi- a delicious creamy drink. And popular desserts-mawa laddoo, mawa kachori, dhood firni. Festivals Marwar festival. A cattle fair in Nagaur. Shitlamata fair at Kaga. Gangaur Fair at Pipar.