Jodhpur with its massive fort stands at the edge of the Thar desert and was built by Rao Jodha in 1459. . Your tour of Jodhpur starts with a visit to the Meherangarh Fort which is still run by the former Maharajas of Jodhpur. The fort has a stunning collection of elephant howdahs ,miniature paintings, and a huge tent made for the Mughals. The next stop on your tour is the Jaswant Thada, the white marble memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II . End your tour of Jodhpur with a visit to the Sardar Market with its narrow alleys selling silver, textiles and handicrafts.
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