Being a place of princely palaces, magnificent forts as well as age-old temples, this city of Rajasthan is among the famous tourist destinations in the state as well as India. Positioned in the Thar Desert’s stark landscape, Jodhpur experiences bright and sunny weather all through the year.

Why should I visit Jodhpur?

Jodhpur is famous for the distinctive color of its buildings, a reminder of the Brahmins, who used to paint their houses blue to deter insects and keep the dwellings cool during the summer. Founded in 1459, the old city is encircled by an imposing wall and accessed through eight magnificent gates.

2 Days in Jodhpur

One might feel two days is a short duration when it comes to exploring all that the ‘Blue City’ has to offer. Ideally, the itinerary for places to see in Jodhpur in 2 days can be started with Mehrangarh where you can go on guided tours around the in-house temples, gates, and palaces.

How far is the desert from Jodhpur?

The distance between Jodhpur and Thar Desert is 215 km. The road distance is 275.8 km. How do I travel from Jodhpur to Thar Desert without a car? The best way to get from Jodhpur to Thar Desert without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs ₹750 – ₹1,800.