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India is a country known for its diverse culture, food, ancient temples, and many more. One of the things it is known for is its colors. Based on their understanding and history, India has many cities which associate themselves with colours. To know about it, below are some colourful cities mentioned and the history behind them.

1. Jodhpur - Blue City.

It is the second-largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Jodhpur is popularly known for the unique color of its buildings. There are many theories about why it is called the “Blue City”. One of the theories is that earlier, Brahmins, mainly priests and elderly people of the town used to reside here, and applying a blue pigment coating on the houses would indicate their existence. It is said that the blue color would highlight the royal connection, but the fact was that they were the only ones who could afford the exterior paint. Another theory is that the blue color is a good reflector of the sun, which helps houses to remain cool. The most scientific one is that copper sulphate is effective in repelling insects and termites. Copper sulphate under certain conditions turns blue. That’s how the term “Blue City” came.

2. Udaipur – White City.

Udaipur is a city located in the southern part of Rajasthan. The city is famous for its intriguing royal history, massive palaces, beautiful lakes, ancient forts, and age-old temples. The city is called “White City” because of the Rajput-style built palaces and forts around lakes. These palaces and forts were made from white marble. The Monsoon Palace is one of the most well-known forts and is exquisitely furnished with white granite. Hence, the color white is prominent in different palaces and forts of the city.

3.  Thiruvananthapuram - Evergreen City.

Also known as Trivandrum, it is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala. It is said to be one of the most populous cities in Kerala. Located on the west coast of India, near the extreme south of the mainland. Trivandrum comprises public parks, dense rainforests, various wildlife sanctuaries, and panoramic landscapes. Mahatma Gandhi dubbed this location the "Evergreen City" due to its spectacular natural surroundings and incarnation of vitality.

4.  Jaisalmer – Brown City.

Jaisalmer is a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan, located 575 km west of the state capital, Jaipur. It is known for its imperial Jaisalmer fort that fences the city. The walls of this fort house approximately 3000 residents of Jaisalmer. The town lies in the heart of the Thar Desert, also known as "The Great Indian Desert". When the sun’s rays fall on the Thar Desert, the colours that seem to be seen may be brown, golden, or slightly yellow. That’s why it is called the "Golden City" or "Brown City."

5.  Jaipur – Pink City.

Jaipur is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. The stones used for the construction of all structures are a hue of the color pink. One can easily notice that almost all the buildings are pink in color. The pink color has its very own history. It all started in the year 1876, when the Prince of Wales and Queen Victoria visited India on a tour. Maharaja Ram Singh of Jaipur painted the whole city pink in order to welcome the guests, as pink resembles the color of hospitality. The traditions have been followed ever since. That’s why the city is called “The Pink City.”

6. Cuttack – Silver City.

The city is the former capital and second-largest city in the Indian state of Odisha. Because of the wonderful silver, ivory, and brass filigree works of the city, which are famous all around the world for their artistic designs, the city is referred to as "Silver City". Thin silver is turned into beautiful jewelry, utensils, and other decorative items that will blow your mind.

7. Chandigarh – Green City.

Chandigarh is a city, district, and union territory in India that serves as the joint capital of the two neighbouring states of Haryana and Punjab. It is known as one of the "well-planned" cities. It is one of the early planned cities in post-independence India and is internationally known for its architecture and exquisite design. The place is very clean and sustainable. As it has a clean environment and greenery, it is labelled as a "green city".

8.  Nagpur – Orange City.

Nagpur is the third-largest city and the winter capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the 13^th largest city in India by population. Oranges are the main attraction for rail-yatris at Nagpur railway station. From the month of November to February, you will find oranges in almost all sizes and in large quantities everywhere in the city. The climate is very suitable for the cultivation of oranges, and these are supplied all over India from here. Orange sweets are available at most sweet shops in Nagpur. Haldiram is one of the popular sweet shops selling orange sweets of different varieties. Nagpur comprises orange gardens, and you can have a picnic at these gardens and have oranges at a low price. Hence, it is called "Orange City."

Every city has its own history, and knowing about it is an interest for many people. If you are planning to visit any colourful city just to get a gist of how it looks, you can try visiting the places mentioned in the blog. Traveling in your city or around the country is a wondrous experience and can be weary. For your short breaks in between exploration, we present HOURLYROOMS, wherein you can book rooms according to your own convenience on an hourly basis. Book rooms for quick freshening up, quick naps, resting, and much more. Visit hourlyrooms.co.in. to find out more and to download the app. Click here.