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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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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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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Toorji Ka Jhalra (Stepwell)

An 18th-century stepwell built in 1740 by Maharaja Abhay Singh's queen, Maharani Toorji. The restored sandstone structure descends through multiple levels of carved steps and is one of the most photographed sites in the old city.

Timing: Open daily
Entry Fee: No entry fee
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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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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 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.

Metro in Jodhpur

Metro is not available in Jodhpur.

Local buses in Jodhpur

Local buses are not practical in Jodhpur. City buses run across the city but routes are difficult to navigate without local knowledge.

Ride-hailing apps in Jodhpur

Ride-hailing apps like Ola and Uber are partially practical and operate in Jodhpur. Select the vehicle type and book through the app; fares are shown upfront before confirmation. Drivers may call to confirm the pickup point. Before getting in, verify the vehicle number and OTP shown in the app. Payment can be made by card through the app or in cash directly to the driver at the end of the trip.

Street hailed auto rickshaw in Jodhpur

Street hailed auto-rickshaw is practical in Jodhpur for short distances (5-10 km) or when apps are unavailable. Tell or show the auto driver your destination — they can refuse, in which case move to the next one. Agree on the fare (approx. ₹20—₹30 per km) before you get in. Know the distance to your destination via maps before negotiating.

Marwar Festival in Jodhpur

A cultural festival celebrating the heroes of Marwar — folk music, dance, and performances at Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace lawns, and Mandore Gardens. The festival features Kalbeliya and Ghoomar dance, camel shows and polo, turban-tying competition, puppet shows, and craft exhibitions.
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Nagaur Fair in Jodhpur

One of the largest livestock fairs in Rajasthan, held at Nagaur, 135 km from Jodhpur — camels, bullocks, and horses traded across four days. Folk performances, handicraft stalls, and traditional food accompany the trading activity.
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Bandhani (tie-dye)

Jodhpur is a primary production centre for Bandhani — the Rajasthani tie-dye tradition of tiny knotted dots producing geometric patterns across fabric. Turbans, saris, dupattas, and scarves in the vivid reds, yellows, and oranges of Marwari dress.
Find it: Sardar Market (Clock Tower market). Nai Sarak in the old city.

Mojari footwear

Hand-stitched embroidered leather footwear with pointed or curled toes — produced by Mochi artisan families in Jodhpur's old city. Available in traditional embroidered designs and contemporary colourways.
Find it: Sardar Market. Tripolia Bazaar area.

Lacquerware and wood craft

Brightly lacquered wooden furniture, storage boxes, and decorative items — Jodhpur is one of India's largest exporters of antique reproduction and contemporary lacquered furniture, produced in workshops throughout the city.
Find it: Umaid Heritage Arts (institutional showrooms on Circuit House Road). Old city workshops for direct-from-artisan pieces.

Rajasthani silver jewellery

Chunky tribal silver jewellery in traditional Marwari forms — heavy necklaces, kadas (bangles), and anklets produced by hereditary silversmith communities.
Find it: Sardar Market. Nai Sarak silver shops.

Jodhpur's food is Marwari — one of the most distinctive regional cuisines of Rajasthan, characterized by the use of desert vegetables like ker and sangri, buttermilk-based preparations, and a non-vegetarian tradition centered on mutton. Mirchi bada and mawa kachori are the defining street foods of the city.

Local food to eat in Jodhpur

Mirchi bada · Mawa kachori · Dal baati churma · Ker sangri · Gatte ki sabzi · Safed maas (non-veg) · Laal maas (non-veg) · Makhaniya lassi · Malpua · Ghewar

Food streets in Jodhpur

• Sardar Market (Clock Tower) — the primary food and street snack area
• Janta Sweet Home, Sojati Gate — famous for mirchi bada
• Nai Sarak — kachori, sweets, local halwai shops
• Station Road area — dhabas, thalis, Marwari food

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). Jodhpur Junction (JU) is the main station. 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 — these cover the full domestic network from Jodhpur.

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 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.

All fees and charges listed on this page are applicable to foreign nationals only.