The Blue City of Jodhpur, India
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Above the Blue City. The Blue City of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Welcome to Jodhpur, a city in the Thar Desert in India, where it isn't just the sky that's blue—it's the houses too! The buildings in Jodhpur's old district are painted light blue, giving rise to its nickname: The Blue City. For more than five centuries, this city in the state of Rajasthan has been known for its thriving textile industry, fine furniture shops, cuisine, and bustling markets. Among its forts, palaces, mausoleums, gardens, and lakes, are the famous Mehrangarh Fort and Umaid Bhawan Palace. Come and explore the wonders of this blue city!
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