Jodhpur

Jodhpur, the Blue City in Rajasthan, is the second largest city in Rajasthan. It is called the City of the Sun due to the strong sun and the hot weather that prevails there most of the year. Following the sun, a large part of the city's houses, especially in the old part of the city, are painted blue, which is why it was named the Blue City. It is located at the foot of the Thar Desert and below a large and impressive fort - Marnagar Fort, which sits on a hill above the old blue city. The bright blue houses against the backdrop of the desert and the fort create a pastoral and special spectacle that attracts many tourists from all over the world. As a result, Jodhpur has become a vibrant and modern city with a scene of innovative and hipster cafes, boutique shops, and authentic shops with colorful Rajasthani goods, of course alongside fascinating historical sites and colorful markets. Jodhpur is definitely a special and colorful city that is a whole fabric of colors, sounds, and flavors with a traditional and historical scent. Definitely a city worth visiting and will make you feel like you've jumped into a Rajasthani fairy tale.

Have you ever wondered why the houses in Jodhpur are painted blue?

There are several explanations for this, according to tradition. The first explanation is that the city's residents painted the exterior walls of their houses in a bright, shiny color to prevent the houses from getting too hot from the scorching sun. Another reason, according to tradition, is that they painted the houses in royal blue to distinguish the houses of the upper class - the Brahmin caste - from the rest of the population.

Recommended season for a trip to Jodhpur

Jodhpur is a desert city and the climate there is accordingly very dry, with temperatures that can reach extreme heat or extreme cold, so the most recommended season is during the transitional seasons - spring and winter. The ideal months are September - December, before it gets too cold, and March - April before it gets too hot.

How to get to Jodhpur?

Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan and is very accessible. There is a large airport in Jodhpur, so you can of course get there by domestic flight from airports throughout India, there are train stations, and of course countless buses and sleepers. In addition, Jodhpur is centrally located in Rajasthan and close to many cities – 6 hours from Jaipur, 5 hours from Jaisalmer, 4 hours from Pushkar, and therefore many travelers choose to get there and back by taxi.

What to do in Jodhpur?

– Marangor Fort – Jodhpur Fort is probably the most popular attraction in the city and among the most impressive forts in Rajasthan and India. The fort is large and very impressive, it is located on a high hill in the middle of the city and overlooks the entire 360 ​​degrees. Today, the interior of the fort is a beautiful and magnificent museum that displays works of art, paintings, sculptures, weapons and historical Rajasthani accessories that tell the stories and heritage of the Maharajas who ruled the area and illustrate the aristocratic life of the period. In addition, there are several palaces in the fort complex. One of the main highlights is that the fort provides an amazing view of the entire blue city that stands out against the colors of the desert.

– Near the fort there is a desert ecological park that was established in 2006 with the aim of preserving and presenting the natural ecosystem of the area, it has various species of desert plants and succulents alongside rocks that create a wild desert atmosphere.

– JASWANT THADA PALACE – A Rajasthani palace that is open to visitors and is located a few minutes’ walk from the fort. A beautiful building made of white marble that characterizes Rajasthani architecture with a well-kept garden and a fountain.

-The Clock Tower – is an ancient tower built by one of the rulers during the Maharaja period for merchants and the local population so that they could know what time it was. The tower still constitutes the busy and vibrant center of Jodhpur and there is a lot of hustle and bustle around it. You can climb the tower and get a view of everything that is happening and the hustle and bustle around it.

– Sardar Market – A lively local market that surrounds the clock tower and branches into colorful alleys that sell all kinds of local goods – silver and gold jewelry, saris (traditional Indian clothing) and fabrics, spices and more. The perfect place for those looking to meet the local culture.

– STEPWELL – In the middle of the old city there is a large and beautiful well with ridges of steps that descend to the water and fit together in a geometric shape unique to Rajasthan.

– MANDORE GARDENS – A complex of impressive and ancient monuments that have been preserved for many years, along with manicured gardens and fountains, entrance to the complex is free and there is also a museum that costs money. The complex is located close to the city, a 15-minute drive.