The blue city of India - jodhpur

The second largest city in state of Rajasthan -  jodhpur also known as blue city and sun city is famous for its magnificent and ancient places ! If you are planning to visit blue city of our india , this blog is perfect to plan your trip to jodhpur !

10 places to visit in jodhpur

1) Umaid bhavan palace

Umaid bhavan palace is situated on the highest point of jodhpur city . This palace is famous for architecture and carvings . The palace is divided into three parts , 1st part is for the residence of royal family , which entry is prohibited, while other two parts are taj palace hotel and museum which is open to the public. Over there you can enjoy the stunning vintage car collection .   

Entry fees - 25 rs INR
Museum fees - 50 rs INR 

2) jaswant thanda
It take 6-10 min to travel to jaswant thada from umaid bhavan . Jaswant thada is an amazing place to see the marble construction and this fort is famous for its enchanting view. This place is surrounded by beautiful lakes and garden where you can click photos and videos and can relax.
Entey fees - 10 rs INR

3)Mehrangarh fort
At the distance of 3 minutes from jaswant thada , mehrangrah is located. Its the one of the largest fort and museum of jodhpur. Rao jodha constructed this fort in 1459 AD and it took many century to complete the construction. Over there you can visit the ranisar and padmasar lake . And also dont forget to visit chokelao bhag which is situated in this fort

Fort entry - free
Museum fee - 100 rs INR
                         - 50 rs for senior citizen and students

4) kaylana lake

Kaylana Lake is  artificial lake located in the west of Jodhpur city. It is considered to be one of the most visited lake destinations in Rajasthan state.  This lake is surrounded with lush greens and is home for some of the exotic species of birds. Birdwatching is one of the best activities one can engage in at this location. You can enjoy photography session and sunset over there .
No entry fee

5) Flying fox

If you are a adventure lover , just like me , you should definitely visit this small adventure patk which is situated near  mehrangarh fort. From ziplining to rock climbing and from rope walking to flying fox, there are various activities  you can enjoy there !

The price of adventure is based on which activity you want to do

6) Ghanta ghar
The ghanta ghar, also known as clock tower is one of the famous place and it is situated at the centre of city. This clock tower is surrounded by most famous and busiest market known as sardar market . This market presents all sorts of products and services. The markets and the tower are a must visit for travellers who want to witness and experience the culture and people of Jodhpur.

No entry fee

7) Masuriya hill garden

The Masuriya Hill Garden lies on top of the Masuriya Hill, offering a 360-degree panoramic view of the city of Jodhpur. Inside, one can find a statue of Veer Durgadas Rathore and  a temple of Baba Ramdev.it is a favourite spot among locals for its panoramic view and amazing sunset experience
No entry fee

8)Toorji ka jalra
Toorji Ka Jhalra, also called stepwell of Jodhpur,
depicts  the traditional water management systems of Jodhpur. There were two levels of access and a separate tank which were meant to receive water from the wheel system powered by the bullocks. Its impressive design attracts many tourists
It  is near the sardar market . This is an amazing place to have fun

No entry fee

9) Shastri circle
Shastri circle is a lively and vibrant place to chill. Its a relaxing place to hangout after a long day in blue city. The evenings see a musical fountain show with lights to jazz it up. There are many eateries surrounding this area  Post 6:30 PM, there is an entry charge as the light show and musical fountains are organised as entertainment. There is also horse riding and a walking track.
Entry fee depends on what you want to watch and do