As a princely state, also known as the Blue City, Jodhpur exhibits various shades of blue through its architectural forts, havelis, palaces and other monuments. With squeezed entangled lanes embedded with interesting artifacts, the city gives you enough reasons to unfurl what it upholds for you to explore.
As the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan, Jodhpur comprises of interesting traditional and contemporary infrastructure with unique features, making it one of the most exquisite cities of India. With the combination of existing monarchs and democracy, the city has developed over the period and flourished as one of the popular tourist destinations.
Travelers from different parts of the world find it easy to
book Jodhpur tour packages for an all-round detailed visit of the city so that they do not miss anything. It saves time and also makes the trip economical.
Pro Tip : Use private transfer service for
Jodhpur airport to hotel transfer.
From powerful history backing its existence and imperial heritage and culture, there are enormous
places to see in Jodhpur. The city has one of India's most magnificent forts, the Mehrangarh Fort, which is an implausible architectural masterpiece and also one of the largest forts in India. The fort is 410 feet above the city. It is sure to dominate your memory as it does the Old side of the place. Another fort is Jaswant Thada, built in 1899, in honor of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. It features white marble patterned screens and capricious domes. It is a serene place to relax as many tired tourists sprawl on the front of lawn to recuperate while sightseeing in Jodhpur. Other forts and palaces like the Khejarla Fort half converted to a heritage hotel, Phool Mahal, Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Sardar Samand Palace and other monuments are amongst the
famous points of interest in Jodhpur. Not forgetting the Umaid Bhawan, which is also one of the finest palaces of India. The reigning monarchs of the city with their family reside in one half of the palace and other half is converted to a heritage hotel by Taj. Other attractions like the Chamunda Mata Devi temple and others, Ranisar, Padmasar Lakes, Jodhpur Government Museum, Ghanta Ghar and many more add to the list of must-visits here. Across the streets of this magical city, you will enjoy the sight of decorated autos, the motorcyclists wearing caps and houses painted in blue. You can stroll through the blissful tangle of meandering lanes and glittering bazaars to pick traditional Rajasthani clothes or items.
Pro Tip : Experience private half & full day
city tours in Jodhpur
When it comes to
Jodhpur ‘s tourist places, the traditional songs and dance are a must watch. Don't forget to savor the Rajasthani Thali. If you want to have a regal dining experience, book a table at Umaid Bhawan in advance. Whether you want to relish the royal cuisines or enjoy the street food, the city will never disappoint you. For fine dining visit-Bal Samad Lake Palace, Pillars or Darikhana at RAAS Jodhpur. For locals- Om cafe, Jhankar, Kesar Heritage and others which will give you some mouth-watering dishes to try.
Pro Tip : Don't forget to go on
food tours in Jodhpur to enjoy famous local food.
To find a comfortable hotel
stay in Jodhpur, you can browse through yatra.com. It will give you a consolidated list of hotels according to your budget and preference to book. You can scroll through the pictures and get a glimpse of each property and the facilities they are offering to pick the best one.
Do not forget to read a few
Jodhpur travel guides before you head for the city, to make the most of your trip to this royal place.
