Top Places To Visit In Jodhpur in 2025

Jodhpur is a city in the Thar Desert of the northwest Indian state of Rajasthan, and along its 15th-century walls. This place is a famous tourist spot with a palace, fort, and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar Desert that is also known as the ‘Blue City’ due to the dominant color scheme of its buildings in the town. In this blog, we are going to know more about the top places that we must visit in Jodhpur, as there are so many beautiful forts, huge gardens and many more. Some markets and points of attraction are also there that we can go and explore.

List of Top Places To Visit In Jodhpur in 2025

Jodhpur, the “Blue City” of Rajasthan, is renowned for its rich history, vibrant culture, and architectural splendor. As of 2025, here are some must-visit attractions that showcase the city’s heritage and charm:​

1. Mehrangarh Fort

This is one of the most beautiful forts that stands on a hilltop, rising about 122 m above the surrounding plains and lush mountains. Within its boundaries, there are several palaces known for their intricate carvings and expansive courtyards, as there is a huge winding road that leads to and from the city below, and the imprints of the impact of cannonballs fired by the attacking armies of Jaipur can still be seen on the second gate. While in the direction of north-east of the fort, there is the chhatri of Kirat Singh Sodha, a soldier who fell on the spot defending Mehrangarh, which we can experience while visiting the fort.

• Location: centrally located on a hilltop
• Timings: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Distance: 5 km

2. Jaswant Thada

This is another fort which was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh of Jodhpur State in 1899 in memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, and serves as the cremation ground for the royal Rajput family of Marwar. The cenotaph is built out of intricately carved sheets of Makrana marble and these sheets are extremely thin and polished so that they emit a warm glow when illuminated by the Sun. There are three other cenotaphs in the grounds that are grounded on the earth in the historical times to represent the Marwari culture.

• Location: right near Mehrangarh Fort
• Timings: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Distance: 5.5 km

3. Umaid Bhawan Palace

This is one of the world’s largest private residences, which is also a part of the palace and is managed by Taj Hotels. The groundbreaking for the foundations of the building was carried out on 18 November 1929 by Maharaja Umaid Singh, and the construction work was completed in 1943, while the architect patterned the Umaid Palace on the lines of the New Delhi building complex by adopting the theme of domes and columns. The beautiful palace was designed as a blend of Western technology and Indian architectural features which are a must to explore.

• Location: Chittar Hill. jodhpur
• Timings: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Distance: 3.5 km

4. Mandore Garden

The beautiful garden is an ancient town and was the seat of the Gurjar Pratiharas of Mandavyapura, who ruled the region in the 6th century CE, and even after the disintegration of the Gurjara-Pratihara empire, a Gurjar family continued to rule at Mandore over many years. The ‘Mandore gardens’, with their charming collection of temples and their high rock terraces, are another major attraction. The gardens house the Chhatris (cenotaphs) of many rulers of the Jodhpur state.  The most prominent among them is the chhatri of Maharaja Ajit Singh, built in 1793, where each rock signifies something historical.

• Location: mandore, jodhpur
• Timings: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
• Distance: 9.5 km

5. Toorji Ka Jhalra Stepwell

This is an ancient and historical stepwell, modelled on the ‘Bawris’ of Gujarat, which holds water 300 feet deep, with steps descending to the well that is uilt in 1740 AD, by a queen of Marwar – Raani Tawarji, consort of Maharaja Abhay Singh of Jodhpur, the stepwell resembles those from the queen’s home Kingdom in Patan, Gujarat which is carved with Jodhpur’s characteristic rose-red sandstone,  the walls of the stepwell are engraved with carvings of dancing elephants and niches that hold sculptures of deities that is submerged for over a century, the stepwell was painstakingly restored to its former glory by RAAS through the JDH foundation to represent the marwari culture.

• Location: gulab sagar, makrana mohalla
• Timings: open 24 hours
• Distance: 2.5 km

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6. Sardar Market & Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower)

This place is heaven for shopaholics of all types, The Sardar Market is amongst the bustling marketplaces of the city that draws a huge influx of locals and every tourist all day long to its wide variety of souvenirs that caters to everyone’s needs. On the other side, the clock tower was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh, from whom the adjacent Sardar Market takes its name. It is an ancient clock tower that stands tall, preserved in the middle of the city, believed to be the sole source for tracking time for locals in earlier times. The top of this tower gives an amazing panorama of the city that looks stunning at night.

• Location: Rawatn ka bass, Jodhpur
• Timings: open 24 hours
• Distance: 3.1 km

7. Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park

This is one of the popular desert parks that spreads over 72 hectares, near the historic Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. The park contains ecologically restored desert and arid land vegetation along with green grasslands. It was created in 2006 to try and restore the natural ecology of a large, rocky area adjoining and below the fort. The park includes a Visitors Centre with Interpretation Gallery, a native plant nursery, a small shop and cafe, as there are four trails, about 880 m to 1115 m long, that visitors can take, and trained guides and naturalists are also there so that we can try and explore the nature’s beauty. 

• Location: near Mehrangarh Fort
• Timings: 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
• Distance: 3 km

8. The Blue City (Brahmpuri) 

The blue city is located at the foot of the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, which is a settlement of Brahmins, a caste in the Hindu system, and is distinguished by its electric and blue colored walls, due to which Jodhpur is sometimes known as the “Blue City” of India.  Brahmapuri is characterized by its organic street pattern, where the primary lane bifurcates into a complex skein of sub-lanes that are so narrow that we can go through. The main street, however, runs North-South and slopes downwards steeply and ends at the twin lake, which are namely the Roop Sagar and Padam Sagar, at the foot of the fort that we can explore.

• Location: around the Mehrangarh Fort
• Timings:  open 24 hours
• Distance: 3 km 

Conclusion

Jodhpur is very popular for its delectable food items, such as Pyaaj Kachori, Mirchi Bada, and Mawa Kachori. In September, the city hosts the colourful Marwar Festival and the Rajasthan International Folk Festival, where some of the traditional villages that are located around Jodhpur, and a tour of these villages is a Village Safari, which is one of the popular things to do here. There is one of the strangest temples in India, where a Royal Enfield motorbike is worshipped, which is located nearby and worth visiting. The ancient Thar desert town of Osian is also located here, 65km north of Jodhpur, which we must explore as this place is also known as the “Heart of Marwar”.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What are the must-visit attractions in Jodhpur for first-time travelers?
Ans: If you’re visiting Jodhpur for the first time, don’t miss Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada, and the Clock Tower with Sardar Market. These spots capture the essence of Jodhpur’s royal legacy and vibrant local life.

2. When is the best time to visit Jodhpur?
Ans: The ideal time to explore Jodhpur is from October to March, when the weather is cool and pleasant—perfect for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

3. Are there any offbeat or hidden places to explore in Jodhpur?
Ans: Yes, spots like Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Toorji Ka Jhalra (Stepwell), and the mysterious Bhim Bhadak Cave near Kaylana Lake are less touristy but absolutely worth visiting.

4. What local experiences should tourists not miss in Jodhpur?
Ans: Enjoy a traditional Rajasthani thali, take a heritage walk through the blue lanes, shop for handicrafts at Sardar Market, and consider a Bishnoi village safari for a glimpse into rural Rajasthan life.

5. How many days are enough to explore Jodhpur fully?
Ans: 2 to 3 days are ideal to cover the major attractions of Jodhpur comfortably, including cultural experiences, shopping, and local cuisine.