Jodhpur

Also Known as the “Gateway to Thar”, it is famous for its Mehrangarh fort, blue houses, temples, sweets and snacks. Jodhpur, the second largest city in Rajasthan  has a fascinating past. The city was built as the new capital of the state of Marwar to replace the ancient capital Mandore, the ruins of which can be seen near what is now the Mandore Gardens. Jodhpur is also known as the Blue City, an apt name as most houses in the old city are shades of blue. This is particularly noticeable on the north side of the town, known as Brahmpuri for the many Brahmins that live there. Jodhpur is one of the most enchanting cities of Rajasthan, with its mighty Mehrangarh fort overlooking the city. An architectural masterpiece in itself, Mehrangarh Fort is a magnificent fort and is among one of the largest forts in Rajasthan.

Main Attraction

The main attractions of the city include Jaswant Thada, Ghanta Ghar, Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace and many beautiful lakes and temples. The Marwar festival and the Nagaur festival are the two most popular festivals in Jodhpur. 

Myths

It is said that hermit called Cheeria Nathji, the lord of birds, cursed this land with hot and thirsty fate. This is the reason why some of the residents still believe that they face drought in every three and four years even after so much of rain. 

Best Time to Visit

  • Winter (October to February) is pleasant with a mild and cool atmosphere. Temperature levels during winters range between 10°C to 24°C. This is the perfect time to enjoy Jodhpur tourism at its best.
  • Summer (March to June) are severely hot and humid with temperature levels ranging between 36°C and 42°C making it impossible to enjoy outdoor activities. Sunstroke is also a very common occurrence.
  • Monsoon (July to September) offer low to medium rainfalls in Jodhpur. Though the temperature settles down to a more comfortable level, excessive humidity makes it difficult to travel outdoors.

How to Reach

By Air: The Jodhpur Airport is 5 km from the city center. Regular flight services connect the city with other major cities in and around Rajasthan. There are daily flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur and Jaipur.

By Train: Jodhpur is well connected by railway lines. Trains to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata are easily available

By Road: Another convenient mode of transportation to Jodhpur is by road. The main highway between Jodhpur and Jaisalmer is via Agoli and Pokaran.