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ROMANCE OF THE DESERT

JODHPUR
 

           

Located on the edge of Thar Desert,Jodhpur,founded in 1459 by Rao jodha, was once the capital of the powerful state of Marwar.It is still a marvelously medieval city.

Places of interest:  Mehrangarh Fort , Jaswant Thada , Umaid Bhawan Palace.  
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JAISALMER


  

An exotic desert town that was once on the caravan route into Central Asia-Jaisalmer is a golden city, for the entire town, its fort, its magnificent mansions and markets are all built out of the rich golden sandstone typical of area.

Places of interest: The Fort , Havelis, Garisar Tank, Sam ,Lodurva.
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BIKANER




Picturesque desert town founded in 1488 by Rao Bikaji,Bikaner was an important link on the ancient trade route.

Places of interest: Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace , the Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum.
                                                                                                                                
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