Rajasthan, India

Jodhpur

Jodhpur's blue-washed old town spreads below the massive Mehrangarh Fort, with a bustling clock-tower market.

Jodhpur: Jodhpur Heritage Pvt Tour Monuments Step Well and Local Bazaar
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The city on foot

Jodhpur was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha. Mehrangarh Fort is one of India's largest forts.

The old city's blue lanes are best explored on foot with a guide.

What makes Jodhpur distinctive

  • Mehrangarh Fort
  • Blue houses
  • Clock Tower market
  • Stepwells

Walking tours in Jodhpur

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Neighbourhoods worth wandering

  • Old city

    Blue lanes.

  • Navchokiya

    Blue houses below the fort.

  • Sardar Market

    Around the clock tower.

Free self-guided walk

Blue city to Mehrangarh

A free self-guided walk in Jodhpur, from the Clock Tower past the stepwell and through the blue lanes up to Mehrangarh Fort.

1.2 km · 3 stops · map and directions

See the walk

Best areas to explore on foot

  1. Blue city

    Lanes below the fort.

  2. Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park

    Trails.

  3. Market

    Sardar Market.

Practical walking notes

  • Terrain

    Steep lanes.

  • Heat

    Very hot summers.

  • Touts

    Be firm.

When to visit

  • October to March

    Best.

  • Summer

    Very hot.

  • Monsoon

    Some rain.

Getting there and getting around

Arriving

  • By rail

    Trains run to Jaipur and Delhi.

Local transport

  • Rickshaws

    Common.

Questions travellers ask about Jodhpur

Why is it blue?

Many houses are painted blue; explanations vary.

How many days do I need?

Two days.

Can I zipline at the fort?

Yes.

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Sources and review date

This guide was last updated on 2026-10-28. Opening hours, fares and services change; please confirm details with official sources before travelling.