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This partial list of city nicknames in India compiles the aliases, sobriquets and slogans that cities in India are known by (or have been known by) historically, officially, or unofficially, to locals, outsiders, or their tourism chambers of commerce.
The city serves as a gateway to other tourist destinations in Rajasthan like Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Udaipur, Kota, Mount Abu and has two World heritage sites of Amer Fort and Jantar Mantar. On 6 July 2019, the city was named to the World Heritage Cities list. [15] It is also known as Paris of India.
It is also known as the 'Blue City' due to the dominant color scheme of its buildings in the old town. [1] The old city circles the Mehrangarh Fort and is bounded by a wall with several gates. [15] Jodhpur lies near the geographic centre of the Rajasthan state, which makes it a convenient base for travel in a region much frequented by tourists. [1]
The capital city, Jaipur, also known as Pink City, is a very popular tourist destination place and it is a part of the Golden Triangle. The Walled City of Jaipur is only the second Indian city to be recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, [ 2 ] after Ahmedabad .
Dimensional stone mining is also undertaken in Rajasthan. Jodhpur sandstone is mostly used in monuments, important buildings, and residential buildings. This stone is termed as Chittar Patthar. Jodhpur leads in the handicraft and guar gum industries. Rajasthan is also a part of the Mumbai-Delhi Industrial corridor set to benefit economically.
Ajmer (pronounced ⓘ) is a city in the north-western Indian state of Rajasthan. [5] It serves as the administrative headquarters of the Ajmer district and Ajmer division. It lies at the centre of Rajasthan, earning it the nickname the Heart of Rajasthan. [6] Ajmer is surrounded by the Aravalli Mountains. Ajmer has been a municipality since 1869.
Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India Latitude: 26.3046° N Longitude: 73.0248° E Elevation: 241 meters (791 ft) above sea level Climate: Arid, with very hot summers and mild winters Architecture: Built in 1910, featuring a blend of European and Rajput architectural styles Height: Approximately 29 meters (95 ft) tall
Bhilwara is known as the textile city of India. The city has a strong presence in the textile industry, with several textile mills and factories located in and around the city. The city is known for its production of high-quality cotton, silk, and woolen fabrics, which are exported to various parts of the world.