Jodhpur is a stone-sculpted city rising out of the golden sands of Rajasthan. It was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha and is now the second largest city in Rajasthan. The regal heritage of the region is perceptible in the buildings, the people, the traditions… It is easy to spend several days experiencing Jodhpur - whether you choose to visit the daunting forts and palaces - Mehrangarh, Jaswant Thada or Umaid Bhawan Palace, take a Jeep safari to nearby villages, or shop for souvenirs. A good spread of hotels assures a comfortable stay (Umaid Bhawan Palace, Bal Samand Palace, Ajit Bhawan, Karni Bhawan, Best Western Ranbanka and Taj Hari Mahal are some of these), and the easy connectivity (by air, rail and road) to other parts of the country makes arriving here easy.