Jodhpur Highlights: Guided City Tour

Explore Jodhpur’s highlights with a local guide. Visit Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, and the blue lanes of the old town.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Clock Tower Market - The tower was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh, from whom the adjacent Sardar Market takes its name. An ancient clock tower 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
  • Mehrangarh Fort - Mehrangarh Fort stands a hundred feet in splendor on a perpendicular cliff, four hundred feet above the sky line of Jodhpur. Burnished red sand stone, imposing, invincible and yet with a strange haunting beauty that beckons . Much has been written about the Citadel of the Sun, for truly, it is one of the most impressive in all Rajasthan. So colossal are its proportions that Rudyard Kipling called it “ the work of giants”. Today, it is acknowledged as one of the best preserved fort in India.
  • Jaswant Thada - Beautiful memorial in marble often described as the “Taj Mahal of Marwar” was built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singhjill of Jodhpur (1873-1895) by his son Maharaja Sardar Singhji (1895-1911) completed in 1906 A.D.

The main hall has been built like a temple where puja (ritual) is also performed. The worship of ancestors is common to the Rajput clans.

Today, Jaswant Thada is managed and looked after by the Mehrangarh Museum Trust (MMT) and is open to public. The Trust is operating a Museum in Jaswant Thada displaying portraits of Marwar rulers along with informative didactics – the information serves as orientation space to understand the history of Marwar through the Portraits. Its grounds serve as a serene venue for morning concerts during music festivals such as the Rajasthan International Folk Festival and the World Sacred Spirit Festival.

  • Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum - Gleaming in golden sandstone, the Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur sits high above the Blue City, amid 26 acres of gardens. This heritage palace hotel in Jodhpur awaits your arrival for a truly regal sojourn. Even today, it remains an active royal residence with family members residing in their own wing. Each room and suite at Umaid Bhawan Palace features modern comforts and luxurious furnishings for an unparalleled experience of authentic royalty. Like the Maharajas of the past, dine on recipes handed down generations of royal chefs or on the European favourites brought back
  • Toorji Ka Jhalra (Toorji’s Step Well) - The Step Well Square is a mini-architectural tour with the Toorji’s Step Well at the center, and almost 250 yrs of building traddition on view. Built in the 1740s, submerged for decades, its recent restoration uncovered over 200 hundred feet of hand carved treasure. Spend a few hours exploring this architectural wonder, and lunch, dine, sip or shop at the many restaurants and shops in the square.
  • Navchowkiya - THE SECOND LARGEST CITY IN the Indian state of Rajasthan, this “Blue City” is a mesmerizing collection of azure abodes that soothes and delights anyone that beholds it.

In the city of Jodhpur, a sea of boxy indigo houses stretches for more than 10 kilometers along the walls of the historic walled old city. A blue pigment coating on a house used to indicate that a Brahmin—the priests of the Indian caste system—dwelled there, but over time the color became a badge of identity for non-Brahmins, too. It’s also said to have insect-repelling abilities.Situated on the edge of the Thar Desert, Jodhpur is also called the “Sun City,” named for the overwhelming amount of bright and sunny days it experiences. It is home to famed forts, palaces, mausoleums, gardens, lakes, and towers, making it a hotspot for tourist activity. Since its founding more than 500 years ago, the city has earned renown for its textile industry, exquisite furniture shops, delectable cuisine, and bustling bazaars.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Experienced Tour Guide
  • Snacks
  • Pick up & drop off from your location
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • other
Additional Information

Experience the stunning highlights of Jodhpur city without the worry of losing your way on this enjoyable guided tour. Your local guide will provide an insider’s view of the culture and history of the Blue City. You’ll explore essential attractions such as the hilltop Mehrangarh Fort, the Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum, and the charming blue streets of the old town.

Location
Clock Tower Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Hopw2024
Aug 28, 2024
-thanks for tour mr.singh - Mr. Singh gave us an excellent 5 hour tour of jodhpur. He is a local guide with a great knowledge of the historical, cultural and religious significance of jodhpur. He was very insightful and took us a tour of the main point of jodhpur The highlight was undoubtedly the Fort and Blue city walk. Mr. Singh is also a very warm and friendly person and made us feel comfortable and very welcome in his home town. I would highly recommend mr. kuku singh.
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Odyssey54627209842
Aug 28, 2024
The real local tourist guide - kuku is a very hospitable, friendly guide with excellent knowledge of the local area, culture, religions and people. Choose this tour if you want something more than just the usual tourist places, and to feel immersed in the local environment. We also felt completely safe at all times, and the food and drink stops were yummy!
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Navigator16557659143
Aug 27, 2024
See jodhpur in new way - Amazing experience, MUST do. We actually had 2 tours with kuku jodhpur sight seen & blue city walk .I can't even choose which was our best one. The routes are well thought out and include lots of goodwill from local people who are happy to share their lives with us, even if just for a few moments. Our guide, kuku is like a whirlwind of positive energy. He knows every nook and cranny of Jodhpur and showed us parts other guides probably don't know about.
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Relax15406772165
Aug 25, 2024
See jodhpur in new way - Amazing experience, MUST do We actually did 2 tours with kuku jodhpur sight seen & blue city walk .I can't even choose which was my favourite. The routes are well thought out and include lots of goodwill from local people who are happy to share their lives with us, even if just for a few moments. Our guide, he is like a whirlwind of positive energy. He knows every nook and cranny of Jodhpur and showed us parts other guides probably don't know about.
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Curiosity16618263978
Aug 17, 2024
We had very nice tour with kuku thanks! - I recommend jodhpur walk with kuku he took us to very interesting place in jodhpur. Camel safari and ble City walk was very nice and comfortable.
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Tourist24585210134
Aug 10, 2024
Best guide in Jodhpur - I had the pleasure of meeting kuku who showed me around the beautiful and hidden Blue City. It was truly a pleasure discovering the secrets of Jodhpur through his guide. Kuku shared his love for Jodhpur in a way that make it unique. Plus he know all the secrets spots and can offer you the best samosa in town. Really recommended.
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Explorer05178170284
Jul 20, 2024
Thank for your great service - Nice walk,good experience,beautiful view of blue city.we did also camel safari, jeep safari lots of fun there and delicious food
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T3642snannaa
Jul 15, 2024
Grreat guide - Great local guide,very experienced. Whole trip to Jodhpur was amazing and in friendly atmosphere. Book it if you want to see whole city.
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Pioneer06967526256
Jul 10, 2024
Fantastic tour & guide - Jodhpur walk tour for our family was informative, interesting, and memorable. Our first time traveling in India and kuku made us feel welcomed and comfortable. He took many pictures for us, knew the area well for best time to go, where to eat, and what to visit to make our tour very special! We appreciated his knowledge of the history. Kuku was easy to understand and was very professional. We would recommend this tour with kuku. We book camel safari with him.
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Michaels22161
Jul 7, 2024
Walking tour with friendly guide - Strolling Jodhpur walk with Kuku is like spending time with a friend. He seemed to all the time in the world to make sure you have an excellent experience, and to answer any questions. He is gregarious, kind, polite and very knowledgeable about his city. We tucked into small alleys and temples, but also braved the marketplace. A truly local encounter. We are highly recommend.
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