Blue City Of Jodhpur

 One of the most popular Tourist Destinations in Rajasthan, the Blue City of Jodhpur is famous worldwide. Our memories of reading the front page of the newspaper mentioning the inclusion of the name of Suncity in the list of Top 100 Tourist Destinations in India published by the New York Times.

Jodhpur is the second-largest city of Rajasthan. Rao Jodha, the then ruler of Mewar Dynasty founded Jodhpur in the year 1459.

Jodhpur is a famous tourist destination for its rich cultural and architectural heritage, which includes a variety of forts, temples, palaces, lakes and towers set in the beautiful landscape of Thar Desert. 

Initially circling the fort bounded by a wall with several gates, the old city gradually extends far into all directions over the last decade. 

Sightseeing Locations:

Jodhpur’s most notable tourist destinations are Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Ghantaghar, Mandore Garden ruins, Balsamanad Lake, Kaylana Lake, Ranisar Padamsar, Veer Durgadas Temple, Sardar Samand Lake and Palace, Bhim Bhadak Caves, Ratanada Ganesh Temple, Mandalnath, Siddhanath, Bhutnath-Jagannath, Machiya Biological Park, Rao Jodha Desert Park, Railway Station, etc. Apart from these locations, there are a lot of ancient as well as modern temples in Jodhpur too which all have a fascinating story attached to their existence.

These historic building and locations have been featured in a lot of movies, both Hollywood and Bollywood. If you are visiting Jodhpur recently, it is advised that you hire a car rental Rajasthan or a taxi in Jodhpur to make the most of your days here.

Above all, these palaces are loved by celebs of film industries and have been a favourite spot for several celebs as a marriage location.

There are various parks and gardens everywhere in the city, and temples around every street corner. The buildings inside the old city area are whitewashed in blue colour, hence giving it its popular name.

Cuisine: 

Marwari or Rajasthani cuisine is famous all around the world. Jodhpuri delicacy includes dishes made of pure ghee and jaggery which melt in your mouth as soon as you eat them. Sweets from Jodhpur such as Mawa Ki Kachori, Gulab Jamun, Gud Ka Halva, Malpua, Ghewar, Makhanbada, Thhorr, Besan ki Chakki, etc. are loved by the visitors. Spicy food dishes like Mirchi Bada, Dal Baati Churma, Kachara, Baajre ka Sogra, Lasan ki Chatni are popular and eaten very frequently by the locals. Famous non-vegetarian dishes include Laal Maas, Shahi Tukda, Murg-e-subz, etc. which blend the Mughlai cuisine with Marwari flavours. The best thing about visiting Jodhpur is trying various street food in the locality. Hire a taxi in Jodhpur and go on a street food eating spree to enjoy the best of the delicacies here.

Fairs and festivals:

Jodhpur is home to cultural fests with colourful costumes, echoing dhol nagada and Kalbeliya dancers. Some of the most popular fests happening in this city every year include Gangaur Mela, Baba Ramdev Mela, Sheetla Mata Fair, Baithmaar Mela, and Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF) which is attended by various national and international guests including celebs landing into Jodhpur on the same day just to hear popular international musicians live inside the Fort.

The Blue City of Jodhpur is loved by the tourists coming in from various locations in the country, just as much as the locals here. The moment you land into the city, you can almost sense their love for their hometown in the air. The people here are so friendly and treat the guests like ‘GOD’, following the famous saying of Indian culture ‘Atithi Devo Bhavah’. 

If you are a travel lover too, Jodhpur is an unmissable travel destination for you.

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