Jodhpur “The Sun City” was founded by Rao Jodha, a Chief of the Rathore clan, in 1459. It is named after him only. Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India was previously known as Marwar. Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan. It is divided into two parts – the old city and the new city. The old city is separated by a10 km long wall surrounding it. Also it has Eight Gates leading out of it. The new city is outside the walled City.
Jaisalmer is also known as “Golden City” which is located in the heart of the Thar Desert. Jaisalmer Fort is the World’s largest living Fort, close to the India-Pakistan Border. Jaisalmer founded in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal, This fort contains a royal palace and several ornate Jain and Hindu Temples, People still live in these Ancient Buildings dating from 12th to 15th Century. Every house has exquisite carvings and filigreed work. Villagers dressed in voluminous red and orange turbans still outnumber foreigners in the bazaar, while the exquisite sandstone architecture of the “Golden City” is quite unlike anything else in India.