The Colors of India

India is an amalgamation of cultures, religions and colors, a melting pot of a plethora of sights and sounds. Each city has a distinct identity of it’s own, but there are some that stand out because of the colors. There are cities that have been given a second name thanks to their color specific identities. Let’s take a look at them

Blue City — Jodhpur

Stand atop the mighty Mehrangarh Fort and you will see a bluish tone engulf Jodhpur city as the roofs dominate the skyline. The blue color helps keep the homes cool during summers. Ingenious, isn’t it? Rajasthan’s second largest city is also a well-known traveler’s delight all over the world.

Golden City — Amritsar

The Golden Temple at Amritsar shines bright all day as thousands flock to the Holy spot to seek blessings. Built over marble, it is this majestic shrine with a golden dome that gives Amritsar the title of Golden City.

Pink City — Jaipur

Legend has it that Maharaja Ram Singh of Jaipur painted the whole city pink to welcome the guests. Everyone must once experience the warm hospitality, vibrant bazaars, and delectable cuisine of Rajasthan in this charming town of Jaipur.

White City — Udaipur

Due to the abundance of palaces made of white marble, Udaipur is termed as the White City of India. A city of lakes, a land of majestic forts & spectacular landscapes, a land rich in glorious history, a place of rich heritage & mouth-watering cuisine, a place where royalty is a way of life,Udaipur needs to be on your travel bucket list.

Green City — Gandhinagar

The presence of a whole lot of trees and plants gives Gandhinagar the title of “Green City” An aerial view of the city shows you a dense patch of green. This city is also known as the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi and the Akshardham Temple.

Yellow City — Jaisalmer

The sands of Rajasthan cast a golden shadow to this town, thus giving the city the nickname “Yellow City” There is also a heavy abundance of yellow sandstone in this World Heritage Site.

Black City — Kolkatta

There are a couple of reasons why one would refer to the capital city of West Bengal as the Black City. Europeans were imprisoned in a lockup that came to be known as the Black Hole of Calcutta. It is also said that Goddess Kali fell here when Shiva was carrying her dead body — the shrine boasts of a lovely black stone idol of the goddess too.