Traditional Rajasthani figures greet visitors on either side of a doorway.

Jodhpur's Old City with its distinctive blue painted houses.

Colourful rooftops and blue painted houses.

Mehrangarh Fort's wooden door, reinforced with iron spikes to protect against war elephant attacks.

Palace room inside Mehrangarh Fort with gold detailing, stained glass windows and an ornate ceiling.

Traditional Rajasthani musician playing a bowed string instrument.

Built in 1899, Jaswant Thada is a marble memorial honouring Maharaja Jaswant Singh II.

Traditional blue painted houses line the winding lanes.

Even the walls are decorated with plants growing in recycled containers.

Rajasthani man in traditional dress smoking a hookah.

A street musician performing alongside his family.

Bustling market streets are lined with shops selling textiles, clothing and household goods.

Locals shopping for fresh fruit and vegetables at a busy street market.

Jodhpur

Oct 13–15 in India ☀️ 37 °C

Jodhpur is a fascinating mix of history, architecture, colour and culture. Known as the Blue City, it is famous for its indigo painted houses in the Old City. Towering above the city is Mehrangarh Fort, one of the largest forts in India. The Clock Tower is another well known landmark, surrounded by the bustling Sardar Market, which was full of colour and activity, with shops selling everything from fabrics and clothing to fresh produce.Read more