Rajasthan
Jodhpur
The Blue City beneath Mehrangarh — Marwar's capital, and our home base.
Jodhpur sits at the eastern edge of the Thar, built in indigo-washed lanes below one of India's most complete hill forts. It is the natural launch point for the desert circuit and for Marwar's temple towns, with good highways running out in every direction.
What to see
- 01
Mehrangarh Fort
410 feet above the city, with the finest fort museum in Rajasthan.
9:00–17:00
- 02
Jaswant Thada
Marble cenotaph with a quiet lake view — best in the first hour of light.
9:00–17:00
- 03
Umaid Bhawan Palace
Part royal residence, part hotel, part museum of the Art Deco era.
10:00–17:00
- 04
Toorji Ka Jhalra & Clock Tower
Restored stepwell, with the Sardar Market bazaar around it.
- 05
Mandore Gardens
The older capital of Marwar — cenotaphs among old trees, 9 km north.
8:00–20:00
Getting here
Jodhpur — Jaisalmer285 km5hJodhpur — Udaipur250 km4h 45mJodhpur — Jaipur335 km5h 30mJodhpur — Mount Abu265 km5hJodhpur — Bikaner250 km4h 30mJodhpur — Ajmer & Pushkar200 km3h 45mJodhpur — Ranakpur160 km3hJodhpur — Jawai Bandh155 km3hJodhpur — Osian65 km1h 15mJodhpur — Nakoda Ji110 km2h 15mJodhpur — Khatu Shyamji320 km5h 30mJodhpur — Barmer200 km3h 30mJodhpur — Delhi600 km9h 30mJodhpur — Agra585 km9h 30mJodhpur — Ahmedabad450 km7h 30mJodhpur — Ranthambore450 km7h 15m
