Phalodi

Popularly known as the 'Salt City', Phalodi is a city in the Jodhpur District in the state of Rajasthan. It is surrounded by Bikaner in the north-east, Nagaur in the east and Jaisalmer in the south-west. It is situated 115 km away from Jodhpur and is known for its street bazaars and sandstone mahals. Phalodi is the second largest town and the sub-division headquarters of Jodhpur District. Founded in the 15th century, Phalodi was initially named as Phalvaridhika. Phala requested her father Shri Sidhu Kalla to rename this place as Phalodi. Shri Sidhu Kalla was the chief contributor for the building of the Phalodi Fort which is located in the eastern part of the city. This destination was originally under the rule of Rao Maldev Rathore of Jodhpur. For a short span of time Phalodi came under the direct rule of Akbar.

Phalodi, famous as the ‘Salt City’ is a tourism hub located in the district of Jodhpur in Rajasthan. This place lies between the 'Golden City', Jaisalmer and the 'Sun City', Jodhpur in the great Thar Desert. It is an old caravan centre which is still engaged in trading salt on camels, the ships of the sandy desert. The history of Phalodi can be traced back to the 15th century, and this town was known as ‘Phalvaridhika’ during that time.