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The Blue City
Jodhpur Travel Guide
Jodhpur's old city, seen from Mehrangarh Fort above it, is a sea of indigo-blue houses — one of Rajasthan's most striking skylines and the gateway to the Thar Desert.
Top attractions
- Mehrangarh Fort and its museum
- Jaswant Thada marble cenotaph
- The blue old city streets around Ghanta Ghar (clock tower)
- Umaid Bhawan Palace
- Mandore Gardens
Culture
Jodhpur's Marwar Festival (folk music and dance) and its proximity to the Thar make it a common stop before desert camel-safari routes to Jaisalmer.
Local food
Mirchi bada, makhaniya lassi, and Jodhpur-style mawa kachori from the stalls around the clock tower market.
Best time to visit
October to March — summer here regularly crosses 40°C.