Jodhpur was next destination after Jaisalmer. Jodhpur is also known as “Blue – city” or Sun city and Marwar in olden times. It is a home to Mighty Mehrangarh fort.  

Things to do in Jodhpur

Mehrangarh Fort

Mehrangarh Fort is one of the largest fort in India. The fort is 400 feet above the city.

Entrance to Mehrangarh Fort

Interiors of Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur

Beautiful intricate designs at Mehrangarh Fort

Close look at designs of Mehrangarh Fort

Minutely done interiors

Designer walls and ceilings

Mehrangarh Fort is indeed a Royal Palace.

Museum at Mehrangarh Fort

It has a unmatchable collection of rare masterpieces in the museum.

Weapons displayed at Mehrangarh Fort museum

Display of defence shields used during war

Full body armour

Guns display

Variety of swords

Elephant Howdah gifted by Shahjahan to King of Mewar

Palanquin at Mehrangarh Fort

This fort is surrounded by old city with blue coloured houses – giving the city its name.

Blue view of Jodhpur from Mehrangarh Fort

Spectacular blue view of the fort and city

Another view of Jodhpur city from Mehrangarh Fort

Bird’s eye view of the city from the fort was memorable. There are seven gates with a winding road to and fro from the city. 

Bird’s eye view of Jodhpur from Mehrangarh Fort

Another view from Fort

Close view of houses from Mehrangarh Fort

City view

Apart from its history and rich culture , Jodhpur is known for its most exquisite palace – The Umaid bhawan.

Umaid Bhawan

One of the world’s largest private residences. It is divided in three parts – a Top most Luxury hotel around the world – Taj Palace, Residence of earstwhile royal family members and a museum. Umaid Bhawan was built between 1928 and 1943 for King Umaid Singh.

Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur

Shopping

Shops at the base of Chhattar Hill house antique stuff like doorways, lintels, carved balconies, windows, pillars, furniture, utensils, old pictures etc.

Around Jodhpur

• Dhanis and drive to villages of Bishnoi
• Luni is a large stone residence
• Fort Chanwa , now a heritage property converted into hotel. Originally, it was a legacy granted to King Dalip Singh in 1948. The starting ranges from Rs4,314.
• Rohet Garh

Where to stay

Umaid Bhawan Palace- tariff starting  approximately Rs.19,771; Taj Hari Mahal- tariff starting approximately, Rs. 6,351 , Ajit Bhawan Palace- tariff starting approximately Rs. 6,232 ;  Hotel Abhay Days- tariff starting appgroximately Rs.2,696; Hotel Karni Bhawan tariff starting Rs.3,056; Bal Samand starting Tariff approximaterly Rs.20,284.

Where to eat

Jodhpur’s famous sweet Kachori and laddoos are must eat at Sojati Gate district. Hotels also have restaurants serving these.

How to reach Jodhpur

By Air – Jodhpur Civil Aerodrome

By train- Jodhpur Station

By road – approximately 600kms. Route- Delhi>Gurgaon> Behror>Kot putli>Shahpura> Amer> Jaipur>Dudu> Ajmer>Bar> Bilara>Jodhpur

Jodhpur is atleast one time must visit destination.

Article by Dr Vandana Dhingra

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