Like an oasis of shimmering blue, the ancient city of Jodhpur contrasts sharply with the red and gold landscape of the adjoining Thar Desert in Rajasthan.

The Blue City boasts a multitude of beautifully pigmented indigo and azure buildings that run for over six miles alongside the historic walls of the Old Town and can best be appreciated from the top of the 15th century Mehrangarh Fort, which now houses a museum. Once a color associated only with nobility, blue has become the signature color in Jodhpur and is present everywhere you go. The Blue City is a photographers dream – imagine jewel-colored saris, brilliant textiles, bustling markets, and vibrant street scenes. Other highlights of a visit to the Blue City include Jaswant Thada (royal tombs) and the Umaid Bhawan Palace. The Blue City

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