Jodhpur Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Rajasthan, India
About Jodhpur
The wordjodhpurs(riding breeches, cut at the hips but tight fitting from knee to ankle, usually worn while riding horses or playing polo) owes its etymology to this city. Jodhpur is a historic city and the origin dates to the year 1459 AD when it was founded by Rao Jodha, the Rajput chieftan of the Rathores. The Rathore kingdom was also known as theMarwarand was the largest in Rajputana. The city was built as the new capital of the state ofMarwarto replace the ancient capitalMandore, the ruins of which can be seen near what is now the Mandore Gardens. The people of Jodhpur and surrounding areas are hence also commonly called as Marwaris. Jodhpur is also known as theBlue City, because most houses in the old city are painted in shades of blue. This is particularly noticeable on the north si
Top Attractions in Jodhpur
Explore the best things to see and do in Jodhpur:
- ★Baba Ramdev Temple
- ★Balsamand Lake
- ★Ganesh Temple Ratanada
- ★Ghanta Ghar
- ★Gulab Sagar Lake
- ★Isqkiya Gajanan Ji Temple
- ★Jaswant Thada
- ★Kailana Lake
Where to Eat in Jodhpur
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Gulab Jamun
- 🍴Gulab Jamun ki Sabji
- 🍴New Saheen Hotel (restaurant)
- 🍴Pillars
- 🍴Pukhraj Ji Ki Dhani
- 🍴Shandar Sweet Home
Where to Stay in Jodhpur
- 🏨Amar Niwas Guest House
- 🏨Chhotaram Prajapat's Homestay
- 🏨Devi Bhawan
- 🏨Durag Niwas Guest House
- 🏨Ganpati Guest House
- 🏨Heaven Guest House
Jodhpur Travel Guide Sections
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