Famously known as the ‘Blue City’, Jodhpur is the second largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Portraying an extravagant splash of colors, mesmerizing bazaars and busy streets, this city is rightly called ‘an exploration to the senses’.
Why is it called ‘The Blue City’?
Some say the colour is associated closely with the Brahmins, India’s priestly caste, and the blue houses of the old city belong to families of that caste. While some argue the walls of all the houses were painted blue to stop the growth of termites. Though the actual reason behind the mysterious blue color remains unknown, the result is a mystical maze, full of blue architecture and delicate details.
The beautiful alleys of Jodhpur
But is The city really blue?
The most eminent place to spot the eye-catching blue color of this city is from the top of the Mehrangarh Fort. But does one really witness the ‘Blue City’?
The answer is NO.
City View from Mehrangarh Fort
Within the last few years, the city has changed and the traces of it being blue have been blurred out. With changing times and recent developments, the settlements now comprise of distinct colors and it won’t be wrong to say, this is the ‘Modern Jodhpur’.
Navchokiya - The Hidden Blue Treasure Of Jodhpur
Known to locals and still unknown to online maps, Navchokiya is the hidden treasure of Jodhpur. Situated towards the west of the old city, Navchokiya (a part of old town) still comprises of traditional blue houses with delicate architecture, making it the most photogenic part of the city! This gem is packed with narrow lanes and the best way to explore it by taking a walk!
Soaking in the blue!
An abandoned vehicle surrounded by a burst of colour.
A visit to Jodhpur is incomplete without visiting Navchokiya. While the entire city is a splurge of colors, Navchokiya is truly the blue heart of Jodhpur!
We were extremely lucky to meet this bunch of goofballs who took us around Navchokiya and be our most beautiful guides!
This frame makes our heart smil:)
The stunning vibe of this place will make you fall in love with it!
Your camera will thank your heart for bringing it here! :)
The mystic blue clouds amalgamting with the blue houses!
All they wanted to see were their own shots!
The Blue World- Work In Progress
The blue house and the freshly painted blue pots!
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