Jodhpur - the blue city

Jodhpur also known as the Blue city is the second largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was formerly the seat of a princely state of the same name, the capital of the kingdom known as Marwar. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar desert

Jodhpur is also referred to as the Blue City due to the blue-painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort. Jodhpur is a convenient base for travel in a region much frequented by tourists. The old city of Jodhpur is surrounded by a thick stone wall
A number of historical monuments dot the city and surrounding region

How to Reach Jodhpur?

By Air
Jodhpur Airport is at a distance of 5 km from the city centre.

By Rail
The city is well connected by the railway lines and trains are available from all major cities in the country for here.

By Road
There are many semi deluxe and deluxe buses to Jodhpur at regular intervals. Deluxe A/C buses are also available from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer, Udaipur and Bikaner.

Distances from Jodhpur

Jodhpur to Agra - 580 km                     Jodhpur to Ajmer - 200 km

Jodhpur to Bikaner - 200 km                  Jodhpur to Jaipur - 345 km

Jodhpur to Jaisalmer - 290 km               Jodhpur to Osian - 60 km

Jodhpur to Ranakpur - 175 km               Jodhpur to Udaipur - 275 km

Jodhpur to New Delhi - 590 km              Jodhpur to Barmer - 220 km

Sightseeing  in Jodhpur

Umaid Bhawan Palace - The Umaid Bhawan Palace (One of the biggest private residence in the World) named after its builder Maharaja Umaid Singh is not only one of India's most imposing palaces but also among its most recent. This lavish art deco monument to royal living had an improbable conception: it was built as a public relief and employment project during a long period of drough with over one million square feet of the finest marble and took about 15 years to make. A special type of sandstone, called Chittar sandstone, has been used in constructing the palace and this gives it a special effect.
 

Mehrangarh Fort - The iconic Mehrangarh Fort voted "Asia's Best Fortess" by Times Magazine is one of the largest iconic fort which lies in the heart of the old city of Jodhpur and is located atop a 125 m high hill. The fort was started by the founder of Jodhpur, Rao Jodha, however, most of the extant fort dates from the period of Jaswant Singh. The walls of the fort are up to 36 m high and 21 m wide. The fort museum houses an exquisite collection of palanquins, howdahs, royal cradles, miniatures, musical instruments, costumes and furniture. The ramparts of Mehrangarh Fort provide not only excellently preserved cannons but also a breath-taking view of the city.
 

Jaswant Thada - Close to the fort complex, lies Jaswant Thada. This 19th century royal cenotaph built in white marble in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II and three other cenotaphs, stand nearby.

Achal Nath Shivalaya - Achal Nath Shivalaya was constructed by Nanak Devi, queen of Rao Ganga. The construction was completed on 21st May 1531. A large water reservoir called Bawari was made near the Shivlinga which is known as Ganga Bawari.

Siddhnath - Siddhnath Shiv temple is located between Takhat Sagar hills. On the road going from the right of filter house on Jodhpur-Chopasani Road, on crossing the stairs made by cutting rocks

Mandor - At justs 8 kms North of Jodhpur is the ancient capital of Marwar, Mandor.  Main attractions of the place are hall of Heroes where sixteen huge figures which have been carved out of a single rock, the shrine of 330 million Gods and the royal cenotaphs.

Ossian -65 Kms from Jodhpur, lies ruins of an ancient city called Ossian. This city is famous for Brahmanical and Jain temples, which belong to 8th and 11th century.
 

Raj Ranchhodji Temple - It was made by queen Jadechi Rajkanwar after the death of her husband, king Jaswant Singh. Major Part of the temple is made of red sandstone, carved with beautiful filigree work. The heart of the temple has the statue of Ranchhodji made of black marble.It has green, yellow and blue glassess fixed on its main door.

Guda Bishnoi - This village is inhabitated by the Bishnoi community. They are staunch believers in the sanctity of plant and animal life. Villages are marked by Khejri trees and deers which thrive.

Balsamand Lake Palace- Balsamand Lake is the most popular picnic spot around Jodhpur. It is an artificial lake, built in 1159 AD as a water reservoir to provide water to the city. The lake is situated in the Jodhpur-Mandore Road, around seven kilometres from the centre of Jodhpur city. Adjacent to the lake stands one of the several imposing palaces in the region, Balsamand Lake Palace.

Kaylana Lake- Situated about 8 kilometers west of Jodhpur on the Jaisalmer Road, the Kalyana Lake is an artificial lake constructed IN 1872 by Pratap Singh. Built on the site where two palaces were formerly set up, Kalyana Lake covers an area of about 72 sq. km. The area surrounding this lake was once densely populated by wild bears. Due to this reason, this area was officially declared as a secured hunting ground for the royal family then. Presently its a wonderful picknic spot with boating facilities.

Sardar Samand Lake
Approximately 60 kilometers south east of Jodhpur on the Jodhpur – Pali Road is positioned the Sardar Samand Lake. Rightly called as the paradise of the ornithologists, bird lovers and photographers, Sardar Samand Lake attracts innumerable varieties of migratory bird’s species.

                           Rajasthan International Folk Festival

 The folk festival brings together Musicians and performing artists from across Rajasthan and around the world to celebrate their musical heritage and create new sounds through innovative collaborations, for five days in October each year.

Timed to coincide with the brightest full moon of the year in north India, Sharad Poornima, Rajasthan International Fold Festival features a series of spectacular concerts and events based in and around Mehrangarh Fort.

Rajasthan Holiday Packages

Royal Rajasthan (14 days)	Forts and Palaces tour (21 days)
Rajasthan with Golden triangle (16 days)	Rajasthan Cultural Tours (16 days)
Pushkar Fair Tours (19 days)	Rural Rajasthan Tour (12 days)