Jodhpur

Mehrangarh Fort
One of the largest and best-preserved forts in India. The fort contains seven successive gates, each commemorating a military victory. The interior holds a series of decorated palaces, housing royal artefacts, palanquins, miniature paintings, and weapons.

Timing: Open daily, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: ₹800 (online pay or cash at counter); Student ₹500 (student id required)
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Jaswant Thara
A white marble cenotaph built in 1899 in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, located just below Mehrangarh Fort. The structure uses translucent Makrana marble — the same stone used for the Taj Mahal — which glows in the afternoon light.

Timing: Open daily, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: ₹100 (online pay or cash at counter)
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Umaid Bhawan Palace
A large sandstone palace built between 1928 and 1943. The palace is divided into three sections — a luxury hotel, a residence of the royal family, and a museum open to the public. The museum section contains vintage cars, clocks, and personal effects of the Jodhpur royal family.

Timing: Museum — Open daily, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: ₹100 (cash at counter)
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Mandore Gardens
A garden complex containing the cenotaphs (dewals) of the Marwar rulers. The cenotaphs are in the Hindu temple style rather than the dome-based Mughal style used elsewhere in Rajasthan.

Timing: Open daily, 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Entry Fee: ₹50 (cash at counter)
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Ghanta Ghar and Sardar Market
The 19th-century clock tower at the center of the old city and the surrounding Sardar Market. The market lanes radiating from the clock tower are organized by trade: spices, textiles, silver, and handicrafts.

Timing: Most shops – daily, 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Entry Fee: No entry fee
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Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
A ecological restoration park at the base of Mehrangarh Fort, to restore the native desert scrubland that had been displaced by invasive plants. The park contains walking trails through the rocky landscape.

Timing: Open daily, 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM (April to Sep); 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Oct to March)
Entry Fee: ₹100 (online pay or cash at counter)
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Osian Temples
Known as the Khajuraho of Rajasthan — a cluster of 15th–16th century Hindu and Jain temples in the desert town of Osian, 65 km north of Jodhpur. The Sachiya Mata Temple, Mahavira Temple, and Sun Temple represent the finest examples of early medieval Pratihara and Gurjara architectural styles in Rajasthan.

Timing: Open daily, 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Entry Fee: No entry fee
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In some temples, priority entry may be available through a paid ticket.

Jodhpur is well connected by road, rail and has a domestic airport. Whether arriving or departing, use the station codes, airport, and bus terminal information below.

Jodhpur — Stations, Terminals & Bus Stands

Rail Station: Jodhpur Junction (JU)
Airport: Jodhpur Airport (JDH)
Bus Terminal: Jodhpur Bus Stand

By Train
Search “Jodhpur” as your origin (if departing) or destination (if arriving). A city may have multiple railway stations — select the main one (usually named after the city) and choose a train based on journey duration, departure time, and class availability.

By Flight
Search by city name across Air India, Air India Express, and IndiGo. All flights operate from Jodhpur Airport (JDH).

By Bus
Buses (AC or non-AC) operate from the bus terminal — head to the counter and ask for your destination. Or, use app-based platforms such as redBus or AbhiBus to search and book buses on your route. Both state-run (RSRTC) and private operators are listed — prefer buses with ratings of 4★ or higher.

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