Jodhpur is the second-largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan and officially the second metropolitan city of the state. Jodhpur is famous for its many magnificent palaces, forts and temples amidst the Thar desert . Vala is also a famous tourist destination. The city of Jodhpur , famous as the Sun City , is identified by the scattered stones used in the palaces and old houses here , the huge Mehrangarh Fort of the fifteenth century is present on a rocky hill, at a height of 125 meters from the plain. This city is surrounded by a ten kilometer long high wall with eight gates and countless towers. The fort city of Jodhpur , the main trading center of the sixteenth century , is now the largest city in Rajasthan . The magnificent palaces , forts and temples scattered all over the city , on one hand bring alive the historical glory and on the other hand, excellent handicrafts, folk dance , music and cheerful people add colorful atmosphere to the city .