The Blue City, seen best from above.
Jodhpur
Below Mehrangarh Fort, the old city spreads out in shades of indigo-blue, a color originally used to mark Brahmin houses and now simply the look of Jodhpur.
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Mehrangarh Fort walls
Blue rooftops, old city
Jaswant Thada marble
Clock tower marketWhere to go in Jodhpur
Mehrangarh Fort — photoMehrangarh Fort
One of India's largest forts, standing 400 feet above the Blue City.
Jaswant Thada — photoJaswant Thada
A white marble cenotaph, sometimes called the "Taj Mahal of Marwar".
Umaid Bhawan Palace — photoUmaid Bhawan Palace
One of the largest private residences in the world, part still a museum.
Things to do in Jodhpur
Zip-lining across Mehrangarh Fort — photoZip-lining across Mehrangarh Fort
A series of ziplines strung through the fort's ramparts and courtyards.
Walking the Blue City's old lanes — photoWalking the Blue City's old lanes
A wander through the indigo-washed streets below the fort, best done on foot.
Camel safari on the outskirts — photoCamel safari on the outskirts
A half-day ride into the scrubland surrounding the city, usually timed for sunset.
Local food in Jodhpur
Mirchi bada — photoMirchi bada
A large green chili stuffed with spiced potato, battered, and fried — a Jodhpur specialty.
Makhaniya lassi — photoMakhaniya lassi
A thick, saffron-topped yogurt drink, sold from stalls that have made nothing else for generations.
Mawa kachori — photoMawa kachori
A sweet kachori stuffed with a rich reduced-milk filling — dessert disguised as a savory snack.
Traditional dress in Jodhpur
Jodhpuri bandhgala suit — photoJodhpuri bandhgala suit
A tailored, stand-collared jacket that gave the "jodhpurs" trouser style its name.
Mojari — photoMojari
Handcrafted leather shoes with a curled toe, often embroidered, worn across Rajasthan.