Walking down the city of blues sounds dreamy right? It’s no dream but the “blue city” of Jodhpur in India. Jodhpur, which formerly served as the capital of the Marwar province, is the second-largest city in Rajasthan. The title is perfect since most of the architecture – forts, palaces, temples, Havelis and even houses in Jodhpur are painted with different shades of blue. This mesmerizing city is home to the mighty fortress of Mehrangarh. But modern Jodhpur offers many things beyond its old mammoth-size fortresses and temples. And here is a list of that:
Mehrangarh Fort is the pride and joy of old and modern Jodhpur. Built by RaoJodha in the year 1459, this magnificent Fort is famous for its awe-inspiring architecture and epic history. It covers an area of 5 km and is built on a 125 m high hill on the outskirts of Jodhpur city.
Built by Maharaja Umaid Singh in 1929,
UmaidBhawan Palace is the world’s largest private residence having 372 rooms, a wood-paneled library, a private museum, an indoor swimming pool, a billiards room, tennis courts, and unique marble squash courts.
Jodhpur is home to marvelous architectural beauty. Mahamandir Temple is simply one of them. The temple stands on 84 pillars decorated with frescoes and fine artwork.
Hop on a camel and go on a desert adventure in Jodhpur. Explore the wild wonders in the desert while spotting blackbucks, foxes, and blue bulls here and there.
Explore the modern Jodhpur in the vibrant Sardar Market close to the famous clock tower. Walk down the buzzing streets and narrow alleys while shopping for Indian sweets, spices, textiles, silver, and handicrafts.
This famous man-made lake is one of the best places to visit in Rajasthan. Built back in 1159 AD by BalakRaoParihar for water supply to Mandore, the lake is 1 km long,
50 m broad, and 15 m deep, a perfect spot to spend a quality evening. But be careful if you spot some monkeys.
Experience the luxury and royalty at the heart of SardarSamand Lake Palace in Jodhpur. Built by Maharaja Umaid Singh in 1933 this palace is now a finest resort featuring original watercolor paintings and African trophies, a lush manicured garden, a boat house, a swimming pool, a tennis court, a squash courts and the marvelous SardarSamand Lake where you can spot many migratory and local birds like the yellow-legged green pigeon, Himalayan griffon, and Dalmatian pelican.
Mandore is an ancient town established in 1459 AD. It plays a significant role in the old Indian mythology, Ramayana. This ancient town is said to be the place where the great demon king, Ravana, got married to his wife, Mandodari.
Besides the above tourist spots, Jodhpur is also home to other mesmerizing beauties: Khejarla Fort, MotiMahal, Sheesh Mahal, PhoolMahal, ChamundaMataji Temple, RanisarPadamsar, JaswantThada, Jodhpur Government Museum, Kailana Lake, ChokhelaoBagh, and more.