How do I get to Jodhpur?

Visiting Jodhpur requires some level of commitment. A short flight gets you there from New Delhi, but then it’s either a five-hour drive south to Udaipur, six hours east to Jaipur, or 4.5 hours west to Jaisalmer. For that reason, it’s often overlooked in favor of more mainstream Jaipur, but we think it’s a more interesting option if you want to wander a hair off the beaten path.

Jodhpur Trips – Tailor-Made India Itineraries

Sitting on the fringe of India‘s great Thar Desert, Jodhpur is a blazing blue beacon of what is so enchanting about Rajasthan.

It is vibrant, grand, colorful, and dizzying…all on the same magnificent scale as the colossal Mehrangarh Fort which towers over the ancient walled city. Widely considered the best-maintained fort in Rajasthan, a visit to Mehrangarh is not to be missed. Wind your way back down the hill to the beautiful white marble Jaswant Thada crematorium, and spend the rest of your visit getting lost in the winding alleyways of town and among the iconic blue Brahmin houses which gives the ‘Blue City’ its name. A landmark clock tower marks the heart of the Sardar Market where you’ll find traders bartering for handicrafts like the city’s traditional embroidered shoes and its namesake baggy pants, textiles, and extensive collections of reproduction antique furniture, all while dodging the camels passing through.

Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada overlooking Jodhpur's Blue City, India

Locksmith and umbrella repair shop in Jodhpur's old city, India

Women in saris walking through the blue lanes of Jodhpur, India

Why visit Jodhpur?

For culture enthusiasts, Jodhpur offers a unique opportunity to visit the Bishnoi village for a glimpse of the cultural life of Marwar, the original community of Rajasthan.

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For culture enthusiasts, Jodhpur offers a unique opportunity to visit the Bishnoi village for a glimpse of the cultural life of Marwar, the original community of Rajasthan.
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Further afield are the ruined eighth-century Brahmin and Jain temples which dot the Thar Desert outside Osian. Combine your visit with an afternoon desert safari to fully capture the spirit of the region.
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If you plan to travel at the end of October, take in the UNESCO-endorsed RIFF (Rajasthan International Folk Festival) at Mehrangarh Fort.

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