Jodhpur is often referred to as the "Blue City" due to the vivid blue painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort.

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Jodhpur “the blue city” is the second largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur. The town was formerly the capital of the kingdom known as Marwar. Today Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar desert. Jodhpur is often referred to as the "Blue City" due to the vivid blue painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort.

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Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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