Jodhpur

The blue city of India is the Jodhpur.  Jodhpur is known for its heritage, Hindu pilgrimage site and for its blue painted houses which keep the houses cool.  Jodhpur comes under the Marwar region of Rajasthan. The city is also known as a “sun city”. The Jodhpur city has a population of 846,000(2001). Mandore was the earlier capital of Jodhpur.  Jodhpur is covered with the Shergarh (west side), Luni (in the south), Bilara (east side), Osian and Bhopalgarh (north side).

Attractions in Jodhpur 

Monument attractions

• Mehrangarh Fort
• The Jaswant Thada mausoleum
• Umaid Bhawan Palace
• Ghanta Ghar
• Mahar mandir
• Mandore

Natural tourist attractions

• Science Park
• Ummed Garden
• Chokelav Baag
• Machiya Safari Park
• Kaylana Lake
• Shastri Circle
• Masuria Hill Garden
• Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
• Mandore Gardens

Fairs attractions 

•  Marwar Mahotsav
• Baithmaar Gangaur Mela
• Nag Panchami Fair
• Sheetla Mata Fair
• Baba Ramdev Pir Mela
• Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF)
• World Sacred Spirit Festival

Popular temples attractions 

• Hamunda Mata Temple (near Mehrangarh Fort)
• Raj Ranchhodji Temple
• Achal Nath Shivalaya
• Siddhanth Shiv Temple
• Rasik Bihari Temple
• Ganesh Temple
• ISKCON Temple
• Baba Ramdeo Temple, Masuria hill
• Shiv Temple, Shiv Sagar, Mata ka than
• Udai Mandir in the city area
• Kunj Bihari Temple
• Dauji Temple, Hathi Ram ka Oda
• Ravan Temple
• Pal Balaji Temple (Pal Road a very famous Temple of Lord Human)
• Rotary Bala Ji (Temple near Rotary circle famous temple)
• Osian Mata temple
• Guru Raja Ram Temple (shikar pura)

Culinary Attractions

Rajasthani food is the among the major attraction in India

•  Makhaniya Lassi
•  Mawa Ki Kachori
•  Pyaaj Ki Kachori (kachori of onion)
•  Hot & Spicy Mirchi Bada
• Dal Bati Churma
•  Lasan Ki Chutney (special gravy of garlic)
• Mirchi Ka Kutii
• Gatte Ki Sabzi
•  Ker Sangri Sabzi
• Raab
• Aate Ka Halwa
• Kachara Mircha Sabzi
• Kadhi Pakoda with Baajre Ka Sogra.
• Malpua 
• Ghevar
• Motichur Ke Laddu
• Besan barfi
• Thorr

Markets of Jodhpur

The spectacular and the charm of this destination is to perceive by visit marketplaces for exploring the authentic and the regional culture of the destination. The best markets to visit in Jodhpur are listed below by the travel specialist of Globalduniya.

• Clocktower market
• Nai Sadak
• Sojati Gate Market
• Mocha Bazar
• Umaid Bhawan palace market
• Kapra Bazar
• Sarafa Bazar
• Tripolia Bazar

Malls in Jodhpur

Ansal Royal Plaza Mall

National Handloom Corporation

Aiport of Jodhpur

Jodhpur airport is under the military airbase of India.  It is a very prominent airport for the military due to its location and it is among the most important airport for the Indian air force.

Popular air routes

• Jodhpur to Delhi
• Jodhpur to Mumbai
•  Jodhpur to Udaipur
• Jodhpur to Jaipur
• Jodhpur to Bangalore
• Jodhpur to Surat
• Jodhpur to Goa

This operates by the Air India jet airways and Spice, Jet airlines.

Bus transportation in Jodhpur

Jodhpur is mainly connected by the road to the major cities of the state Rajasthan as well as to the nearby states and to the capital of India i.e. New Delhi.  Jodhpur is connected with three national highways and ten state highways.

• Jodhpur to Ahmadabad
•  Jodhpur to Udaipur
• Jodhpur to Delhi
• Jodhpur to Ajmer
• Jodhpur to Kota

Bus stands in Jodhpur

Rakia Bagh Central Bus Station

Paota Roadways Bus Stand

Bhadwasiya Bus Stand

Jodhpur road transport provides deluxe and express bus services (Volvo buses, Mercedes Benz buses and etc).

Local transportation in Jodhpur

The transportation is very necessary to reach and travel around the cities by gripping in mind about the safety and security, the list of the most suitable mode of transportation in Jodhpur is given below

Cabs (Ola, uber, meri cab, meri auto and etc)

 Local buses

Taxies

Top Hotels in Jodhpur

• Mihir Garh
• Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace
• Rohetgarh
• Raas
• Hari Mahal
• Indiana Palace
• Park Plaza
• Ranbanka Palace
• Bijolai Palace
• The Marugarh Resort & Spa

Top Restaurants in Jodhpur 

• Kesar Heritage Restaurant
• JHANKAR Choti Haveli Restaurant
• Kalinga Restaurant
• Janta Sweet Home
• Indique
• Hanwant Mahal
• Gypsy
• Shandar Sweet Home

Weeknd Gateways from Jodhpur

1. Udaipur: - 263 km - 4 Hrs, 20 min
2. Phalodi: - 130 km - 2 Hrs
3. Sawai Madhopur: - 426 km - 6 Hrs, 50 min
4. Barmer: - 205 km - 3 Hrs, 10 min
5. Ranakpur:- 170 km - 2 Hrs, 50 min
6. Kishangarh: - 232 km - 3 Hrs, 35 min
7. Nagaur: - 138 km - 2 Hrs, 25 min
8. Deshnok: - 220 km - 3 Hrs, 45 min
9. Nathdwara: - 216 km - 3 Hrs, 20 min
10. Kheechan: - 143 km - 2 Hrs, 15 min
11. Kumbhalgarh: - 171 km - 2 Hrs, 50 min
12. Ajmer :- 199 km - 3 Hrs
13. Cochran :- 206 km - 3 Hrs, 25 min
14. Mount Abu: - 270 km - 4 Hrs, 30 min
15. Pali: - 70 km - 1 Hrs 15 min
16. Khimsar: - 98 km - 1 Hrs 45 min
17. Pushkar: -  185 km - 2 Hrs, 55 min

Facts about Jodhpur

 Known as Sun City due to its spectacular bright and high sunny weather.

 Earlier the city of painted by the brahmins cast people only after a certain time period non-brahmins started to paint their houses by blue colors the reason behind it is to keep the houses cool and the second reason is that blue color is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Jodhpur have the lots of Shiva followers.

 In 1459 the king Raja Rao Jodha the chief of Rathore clan founded the city of Jodhpur and as it is situated in Marwar region so its cultural style is malware itself.

Jodhpur Fort is famous for its walls and the architecture, the walls of the fort is 9.5km long along with 101 baritones.

Best time to Visit Jodhpur

• October to March is the fittest time period for visiting the Jodhpur.
• Marwar song and dance festival is the most suitable time period for the leisure and pleasure.