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The Blue City

Rajasthan’s second largest city, historic Jodhpur may just be its most photogenic.

Known as the Blue City, its 16th-century old town is crammed with hundreds of houses painted bright shades of blue. Labyrinthine streets, bustling spice bazaars and flitting multihued saris make for an overwhelmingly vibrant sight at every turn.

Overlooking it all is the Mehrangarh Fort, one of the largest forts in India. Built around 1460, with cliff sides chiselled flat to make them unscalable and monumental walls built on top, the vast complex envelops several of Rajasthan’s most beautiful palaces, a series of cool courtyards and an extensive garden. Grand gates bear the marks of numerous failed sieges and its museum holds a stunning array of arms, costumes and artwork from the Marwar kingdom’s glorious zenith.

Downhill from the fort is the Jaswant Thada, a mausoleum for the Maharajas of Marwar built out of intricately carved sheets of marble that glow in the afternoon sun. Another commanding landmark is the Umaid Bhawan Palace, one of the largest royal residences in the world on its opening in 1943, part of which is now the grandest hotel in the city.

Over the past decades, Jodhpur has expanded greatly and the more intrepid visitor can find an authentic taste of modern India and Jodhpur’s incredible handicraft industry by venturing outside the old walls. Go a little further and you’ll understand another of the city’s aliases – ‘The Gateway to the Thar’ – as the Great Indian Desert begins its sprawl westward to Pakistan.

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Get lost in the lanes of the old city

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Wind your way through the narrow streets of the old city

See the Umaid Bhawan Palace

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Visit the magnificent Umaid Bhawan Palace

Walk the Mandore Garden

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Explore the beautifully landscaped Mandore Garden

Luxury accommodation in Jodhpur

There are many incredible places to stay in Jodhpur. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

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RAAS Jodhpur
Located in the shadow of the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort, RAAS Jodhpur is a beautiful boutique hotel that flawlessly blends traditional Rajisthani architecture with contemporary design. The hotel comprises four buildings, the oldest of which was built in the late 18th century and would have served as the Maharaja’s family residence. Three contemporary buildings surround the original haveli, constructed from the local rose-red sandstone so as to maintain a harmony between old and new. With just 39 rooms, RAAS has a real boutique feel to it. Decor is sleek and understated so as not to detract from the beautiful views of the fort which can be enjoyed from almost every room in the hotel. Some of the suites feature exposed sandstone walls and elegant arches while every room leads out onto a balcony from which to soak up the surroundings. Walking between the buildings you’ll wind your way through tranquil gardens to a soundtrack of lemongrass swaying gently in the breeze and the occasional splash as a frog leaps into the cool waters of the pond. An outdoor pool is surrounded by cabanas under which you can escape the sun and there is a spa offering a range of holistic treatments. With seasonal vegetables and herbs grown in their own organic garden and spices hand selected from a 200-year-old spice shop, the cuisine here is something really special. Choose to enjoy your meals in the dining room or head out onto the terrace for a romantic meal overlooking the illuminated fort. Jodhpur is a fascinating place and you’re ideally situated to explore the Blue City being just a short walk from the Clock Tower and the bustling markets.
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