Jodhpur has culturally been known by the name of jodhana by the locals. The city is famous for its food and its popularity can be judged by the fact that one can find sweet shops named “Jodhpur Sweets” in many cities throughout India. Being at the onshore of Thar Desert, life has been influenced by ways of select nomadic tribes (so-called “gypsy” groups – Banjare in Hindi – have settled in some parts of the city).Jodhpur has distinct cultural identity through its food and is famous for its Mirchi Bada and Mawa Kachori. Jodhpur’s most notable attractions are Mehrangarh Fort which overlooks upon the city, the blue bylanes of the old city are also an attraction, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada, and the Ghanta Ghar, or Clock Tower. Tourists are also within proximity to Mandore Garden, Kaylana Lake and Garden, Balsamand Lake, Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Ratanada Ganesh Temple, Toorji Ka Jhalra, Sardar Samand Lake and Palace, Masooria Hills, Veer Durgadas Smarak (monument, park, and museum) and Bhim Bhadak Cave. Other attractions of people are at markets of food, antique items, traditional clothes and traditional shoes (also called Jodhpuri Mojari) held in Jodhpur.