Jodhpur - The Magical Blue City!

Sun. Heritage. Sand

Rajasthan is a true state beautiful contrasts. My trip to the Blue city Jodhpur was adorned with innumerable sights of traditional architecture, desert, colourfully dressed locals and camels. Jodhpur is one of the biggest cities of Rajasthan, which is an Indian state. It is also known as the ‘Sun-city’ because it has the perfect, pleasant weather all year round or the ‘Blue-city’ because most of the houses are painted in the colour blue which looks incredible with the dusty desert-town backdrop.

If you are also intrigued by the royal maharaja times, then this could be a perfect city for you to explore. The city still holds its solid roots to the charismatic past, treating its tourists with enigmatic grandeur with various forts, palaces, gardens, lakes, shrines and museums.   

We visited many beautiful places in Jodhpur. So, let me give you a sneak peek of travel trails when I stepped into the bygone era of magnificent and majestic Mughal times.  

Mehrangarh Fort

Well, Mehrangarh Fort is counted amongst the most visited forts in Rajasthan. Depicting the deep blue skyline of the city, the fort was built around 1460 A.D. by Rao Jodha. The awe-inspiring architecture is made of red sandstone with gigantically thick walls and on the inside it is ornamented with intricate carvings.

The colossal fort also has a museum which sells souvenirs and other Rajasthani artefacts. Also look for Phool Mahal, Ranisar Lake, Sheesh Mahal inside the fort.

Jaswant Thada

The visit to the Mehrangarh Fort is incomplete without a trip to the Jaswant Thada. Both the monuments are situated quite nearby to each other. A cenotaph made with white marble and hints of sandstone which glows like a gold on a bright sunny day. It has a splendid garden with gazebos and a pond adding to its charismatic charm.

Umaid Bhavan Palace

Step into the elaborated splendour of Umaid Bhavan Palace. It is still home to the ancestral maharaja family of Gaj Singh. The palace has 347 rooms and a part of it is operated by the renowned Taj Group of Hotels. A museum is also part of this palace with galleries showcasing a host of vintage cars and royal clocks with spectacular murals on the walls. 

All in all, Jodhpur will leave you enthralled with its captivating old city charm, archaic architecture, warm-hearted people and scrumptious food. So, wait no more! And pack your bags to explore and unravel the majestic beauty of Jodhpur! Because, mine was truly enriching in every way. . :)