The first thing that hits you when you enter Jodhpur in western Rajasthan is its mass of blue houses. As you enter the old part of the city, the blue walls dazzle in the noonday sun and create a magical setting heightened by the 16th century, 10km-long, wall that surrounds Jodhpur.
A walk through the medieval bazaars of Jodhpur and their meandering lanes is filled with surprises. Curio shops sell trumpets, saris and woodwork miniatures. The scent of roses and incense hangs heavy in the air. The second largest city in Rajasthan has a massive fort on a rocky ridge that looms over the blue houses of Jodhpur.
Best Time to Visit:
July-March
Tourist Attractions:
Mehrangarh Fort, Khejarla Fort, Umaid Bhavan Palace Museum, Ghanta Ghar, Tripolia Market, Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Ranisar Lake, Padamsar Lake, Jaswant Thada, Mandore Gardens, Balsamand Lake, Masuria Hills, Guda Village, Chokhelao Bagh, Umed Garden Zoo, Chand Baori
Nearest Railway Station:
Jodhpur Junction Railway Station
Weather:
Summer (April-June), Monsoon (July-August), Winter (October-March)
