Best places to visit in Jodhpur

Your trip to Rajasthan is incomplete without the visit to Jodhpur. It is the second-largest city of Rajasthan in India. For its geographical location, the city is also known as the gateway of the Thar Desert. Historically, the kingdom was known as Marwar and thus the locals are referred to as the Marwaris.

Why Jodhpur is called the Blue City?

The houses in this city are painted blue. It is believed that the blue color keeps the temperature down inside the houses. The symmetrical blue colored houses create an aura of the blue city. Hence, popularly is known as a blue city.

Jodhpur is also known as the Sun City.

History of Jodhpur

Jodhpur city was founded in 1459 AD by the Rajput king known as Rao Jodha. Rao Jodha belonged to the Rathore clan of Rajputs.

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Jodhpur Tourism

Undoubtedly this city is the crown of the Rajasthan state. The unique culture of the city, magnificent palaces, and one of a kind cuisine make it a desirable place to visit in Rajasthan. The second-largest city is well connected to Jaipur and thus one can easily witness the great Rajput hospitality. Here are some places to visit in Jodhpur for tourists:

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#1 Mehrangarh Fort: Mehrangarh fort is one of the largest forts in India. It was built by the Rao Jodha in 1459 AD making it over 500 years old. The fort is built on the height of 400 ft and the actual height of Mehrangarh forts is 118 ft. The fort provides a magnificent view of the city from its thick walls. This fort is known for its interactive carvings and sprawling courtyards, arched galleries, etc. Mehrangarh Fort is a distinctive symbol of Rajput architecture. The popularity of the fort could be judged by the fact that many Bollywood and Hollywood movies like ‘’The Dark Knight Rises’’ were shot here.

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Here is an interesting fact about Mehrangarh Fort, “The meaning of Mehrangarh is the Fort of the Sun.”

Timings: 9 AM to 5 PM.

#2 Umaid Bhawan Place: Ummaid Bhavan Palace in Jodhpur is your ticket into the Royal life of Rajput Kings. The portion of the huge palace is converted into a super-luxury hotel. Ummaid Bhawan Hotel has been acknowledged as the world’s best hotels by many agencies. Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas got married in this palace only. The palace hotel has 347 rooms open for guests.

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A portion of Umaid Bhawan is converted into a museum that has some intrinsic artifacts, jewels, clothes, arms, etc. It is a delight to see the collection of vintage cars and clocks in Ummaid Bhawan Palace. The palace is built by pink sandstone and it is visible from far away. Therefore, it is a significant landmark of Jodhpur city.

Timings: 9 AM to 5 PM

#3 Jaswant Thada: Jaswant Thada is the royal crematorium site for the Royal Family of Marwar Jodhpur. It was built in the year 1899 in memory of Jaswant Singh Ji by his son. Thus, it is named Jaswant Thada. The mausoleum is built with white marble with interesting carvings and engravings. The paintings of former rulers of Marwar sing the stories of their lives back in the time. Most of the days you may find local artisans with their age-old traditional music instruments sitting the red stairs of Jaswant Thada. You will also be delighted to see those singing folk songs, though they don’t follow a schedule.

Timings: 9 AM to 5 PM

#4 Roa Jodha Desert Rock Park: After visiting all the monuments in the Sun City it is a fresh experience to relax at Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park. The place is adjacent to Mehrangarh Fort and was subject to negligence for years. In order to preserve the ecology of the area, it was preserved and converted into a desert rock park in 2006. However, it was opened for the public in the year 2011. It is pleasant to witness the flora and fauna of the region at this 72 hectares park. Walking through the rocky paths around the fort in the natural environment will reenergize you to the maximum. This uniquely developed concept park adds to the tourism in Rajasthan.

Timing: 7 AM to 5:30 PM

#5 Kaylana Lake: Kaylana Lake is an artificial lake located 8 km away from Jodhpur city. It is believed that earlier this was a site of gardens built by Bhim Singh & Takhat Singh. In order to make a lake, these were destroyed. It was built by the Pratap Singh in 1872. The Kaylana Lake spreads over 84 km area and it is home to many species of birds. If you are visiting during the winter season you will be amazed by the view of thousands of migratory birds. You must include Kaylana Lake on your trip to Jodhpur.

Timing: Sunrise to sunset

Apart from the above, you can also visit Mandore Garden, Balasamand Lake, Kunj Bihari Temple, Arna Jharna Thar Desert Museum, etc.

We recommend you to visit Toorji ka Jhalra Stepwell in Jodhpur city to witness the exemplary architecture and technology for water conservation.

Shopping in Jodhpur

Sardar Market is the center of all the commercial activities in Jodhpur. You will get various artifacts, bangles, sarees, leather items, paintings, scarves, embroidered cloths, and unique silver jewelry, and many more in this market. The city has earned a name in exporting exquisite furniture as well.

Food in Jodhpur

The city is famous for the love of food. The dishes prepared change as per the change in the weather. Jodhana region is the hub of spicy food in Rajasthan. Pyaj kachori, Dal-bati churma, Gatte ki sabji, Lahsun ki chutney, malai ghever, makhaniya lassi, bajre ki roti, etc are some dishes that you must try while visiting the city. If you are looking for non-vegetarian food in Jodhpur then you must try the Rajput masala dishes here.

Highly recommended – Mirchi Bada of Jodhpur is a local dish available in every corner of the city.

What is the best time to visit Jodhpur

The best time for a trip to Rajasthan is from October to March. You can plan your journey to the city of Rathores in the winter season in Indian when traveling is supported by pleasant weather.

 How to reach Jodhpur, Rajasthan?

The city is very well connected via road and rails to major cities in India including Jaipur.

Distance between Jaipur and Jodhpur is approx 353 km.

It is located on National Highway 25 which connects Jaipur to Jodhpur. By car, you can reach the city within 6 hours. It is best to board a super luxury bus from Jaipur at night and you will reach the Sun City by the sunrise afresh. These buses are operated by government and private enterprises both.

Regular flights and trains are also available from Jaipur to Jodhpur City.

Flight Details here.

But if you want to experience the great Rajasthan landscapes and rural life then we recommend you to book a taxi from Jaipur to Jodhpur.

We hope this article answers all your questions related to places to visit in Jodhpur. If you like to recommend something for the trip to the Blue City in Rajasthan do let us know in the comments section. Namaste.