Jodhpur

Overview

Jodhpur is a city in the Thar Desert of the northwest Indian state of Rajasthan. Its 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort is a former palace that’s now a museum, displaying weapons, paintings and elaborates royal palanquins (sedan chairs). Set on on a rocky outcrop, the fort overlooks the walled city, where many buildings are painted the city’s iconic shade of blue.

Jodhpur is also well known for its furniture industry, handicrafts, glass bangles, cutlery, carpets and marble goods. Jodhpur also boasts of a unique cuisine. The local eateries accord the tourists a delectable platter of local culinary delights. Jodhpur is a colourful city.

October to March is a good time to visit Jodhpur. However, depending on what you want to do, here’s a monthly breakup of Jodhpur’s climatic conditions so that you can plan when to go: October to February: October marks the onset of peak season in Jodhpur with weather turning pleasant.

Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts, and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar Desert. It is popularly known as the “Blue City” among people of Rajasthan and all over India.

Bishnoi Village Safari, Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mandore Garden, Osian, Jaswant Thada, Ghanta Ghar and Sardar Market and many more places. Having a lot of historical significance and loaded with attractions depicting the same, you will find an array of places to visit in Jodhpur in one day.

» The Legend of the Jodhpur Curse.

» Remedies Taken to Ward off This Curse.

» The Sheer Size of the Fort.

» Site of the Fort: Volcanic Hill.

» Naming of Mehrangarh Fort.

» Movies Shot at Mehrangarh Fort.

» Timeline for Completion of the Fort: 500 Years.

» Ancient Volcanic Rock.

» Gulab Halwa