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Jodhpur Blue City
The old quarter of Jodhpur is painted in vivid shades of blue, creating a striking cityscape visible from Mehrangarh Fort above.
3 km · about 5 min drive
Rajasthan, India · Asia
Jodhpur is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Sāngaria, 4km from Mehrangarh Fort.
Jodhpur is a major city located in Rajasthan, India. With a population of 1,056,191, it is one of the largest urban centers in Asia.
On a road trip, Jodhpur sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Jodhpur to your route.
Jodhpur (Hindi pronunciation: [ˈd͡ʒoːd̪ʱ.pʊr] ) is the second-largest city of the north-western Indian state of Rajasthan, after its capital Jaipur. As of 2025, the city has a population of 1.6 million. It serves as the administrative headquarters of the Jodhpur district and Jodhpur division. It is the historicRead more
capital of the Kingdom of Marwar, founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, a Rajput chief of the Rathore clan. On 11 August 1947, 4 days prior to the Indian independence, Maharaja Hanwant Singh the last ruler of Jodhpur state signed the Instrument of Accession and merged his state in Union of India. On 30 March 1949, it became part of the newly formed state of Rajasthan, which was created after merging the states of the erstwhile Rajputana.
Jodhpur is a famous tourist spot with a palace, fort, and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar Desert. It is also known as the 'Blue City' due to the dominant color scheme of its buildings in the old town. The old city circles the Mehrangarh Fort and is bounded by a wall with several gates. Jodhpur lies near the geographic centre of the Rajasthan state, which makes it a convenient base for travel in a region much frequented by tourists.
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Jodhpur is located in Rajasthan, India, Asia. The coordinates are 26.2684 latitude, 73.0059 longitude.
Jodhpur has a population of approximately 1,056,191 people, making it a major city in India.
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The old quarter of Jodhpur is painted in vivid shades of blue, creating a striking cityscape visible from Mehrangarh Fort above.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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One of the largest forts in India, rising 125 meters above the Blue City of Jodhpur with imposing thick walls and expansive courtyards.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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