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The Blue City · Rajasthan city guide
Jodhpur, the Blue City
A city of indigo houses at the edge of the Thar, watched over by the mighty Mehrangarh Fort.
Ideal stay1–2 nights
Best timeOctober – March
AirportJodhpur Airport
From JaipurAbout 340 km
About Jodhpur
Why visit.
Rao Jodha founded Jodhpur in 1459 as the capital of the Rathore kingdom of Marwar. Its old city spreads out below Mehrangarh in a maze of blue-painted houses.
Jodhpur is the gateway to the western desert and a natural stop between Jaipur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur.
01 / Things to do
Top things to do in Jodhpur.
- Mehrangarh FortOne of India's mightiest forts, with a superb museum.
- Umaid Bhawan PalaceAn Art Deco palace, part museum and part hotel.
- Jaswant ThadaA white marble royal memorial near the fort.
- Clock Tower & Sardar MarketThe busy heart of the old city.
- Toorji ka JhalraA beautifully restored stepwell.
- Mandore GardensRoyal cenotaphs and temples north of the city.
- Rao Jodha Desert Rock ParkWalking trails through native desert plants beneath the fort walls.
- Blue city walkA guided wander through the indigo lanes below the fort.
Our tip: Visit Mehrangarh at opening time, then walk down through the blue lanes of Brahmpuri instead of driving.
Festivals
Music under the full moon.
- Marwar FestivalTwo days of folk music and dance on Sharad Purnima.
- Nagaur FairA great winter cattle fair, about 3 hours away.
Attraction guides
Hill fortMehrangarh Fort
A colossal fort rising from a sheer rock above the blue city, home to one of India's finest palace museums.
Palace & museumUmaid Bhawan Palace
The last great palace built in India: an Art Deco landmark on Chittar Hill, part royal home, part hotel and part museum.
FestivalMarwar Festival
Two days of folk music and dance under the autumn full moon, in honour of the heroes of Marwar.
02 / Food & shopping
Eat, browse and take home.
- Mirchi badaChillies stuffed with spiced potato and fried.
- Makhaniya lassiThick lassi topped with butter and saffron.
- SpicesBlends for curries, chai and pickles.
- Bandhani textilesHand tie-dyed fabrics in desert colours.
- Mawa kachoriA rich sweet pastry filled with milk solids and soaked in syrup.
- Sardar MarketThe busy heart of the old city for spices, textiles and snacks.
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03 / Getting there
How to reach Jodhpur.
- By airJodhpur Airport has flights from Delhi, Mumbai and other cities.
- By railJodhpur Junction connects to Jaipur, Delhi and Jaisalmer.
- By roadAbout 6 hours from Jaipur and 5 hours from Udaipur or Jaisalmer.
04 / Good to know
A few friendly tips.
Why are Jodhpur's houses blue?
Local stories say blue marked Brahmin homes, or that it helps keep houses cool and insects away.
Is one day enough for Jodhpur?
One day covers the fort and old city. Two nights allow a slower pace.
Is Jodhpur close to the desert?
Yes. Jaisalmer is about 5 hours away, and Osian's dunes about 1.5 hours.
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