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Things to do in Jodhpur

12 sights, walks and activities, 4 of them free.

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12
Free
4
Best months
Oct–Mar
Ideal stay
2 nights
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Things to do in Jodhpur

  • Mehrangarh Fort museum entry (Indian adult)

    Mehrangarh Fort museum entry (Indian adult)

    ₹100–₹150 per person2.5 hours

    A massive fort on a rock above the blue city, its palaces holding a museum of palanquins, arms and paintings.

    Photo: Photo by Abhinav Tripathi on Pexels

  • Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park trail

    Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park trail

    ₹100–₹150 per person1.5 hours

    Trails through restored desert scrubland on volcanic rock below Mehrangarh, with native plants and birds.

    Photo: Photo by Sasha Pshenkov on Pexels

  • Old-city food and blue-lanes walk

    Old-city food and blue-lanes walk

    ₹800–₹1,000 per person3 hours

    The steep lanes of Brahmpuri below the fort, lined with indigo-washed houses, small temples and doorways.

    Representative photo · Photo by Ravi Mittal on Pexels

  • Jaswant Thada marble cenotaph

    Jaswant Thada marble cenotaph

    ₹50–₹100 per person45 minutes

    A white marble cenotaph built for Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, with a view across to Mehrangarh.

    Photo: Jakub Hałun · CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Flying Fox zip-line over Mehrangarh

    Flying Fox zip-line over Mehrangarh

    ₹1,699–₹2,200 per person1.5 hours

    Representative photo · Sbohra · CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Toorji ka Jhalra stepwell

    Toorji ka Jhalra stepwell

    Free30 minutes

    A carved sandstone stepwell in the old city, cleared and restored, with cafés and shops around its edge.

    Photo: Dr. Raju Kasambe · CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Clock Tower and Sardar Market

    Clock Tower and Sardar Market

    Free1 hour

    The old clock tower and the busy Sardar Market around it, selling spices, textiles and bangles.

    Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0

  • Umaid Bhawan Palace museum

    Umaid Bhawan Palace museum

    Price on request1 hour

    One of the world's largest private homes, an Art Deco palace with a museum of clocks and royal objects.

    Photo: Ishadave2204 · CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Mandore Gardens and cenotaphs

    Mandore Gardens and cenotaphs

    Free1.5 hours

    The old capital of Marwar, with red sandstone cenotaphs of the Rathore rulers set in a garden.

    Photo: Pinakpani · CC BY 4.0

  • Sardar Government Museum

    Sardar Government Museum

    ₹20–₹50 per person45 minutes

    Photo: Atcelsius · CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Machiya Biological Park

    Machiya Biological Park

    ₹30–₹50 per person1.5 hours

    Photo: Wikiwizardinho · CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Sunset at Kaylana Lake

    Sunset at Kaylana Lake

    Free1 hour

    Photo: Archan dave · CC BY-SA 3.0

Good to know

  • Mandore Express leaves Old Delhi about 21:20 and reaches Jodhpur about 07:30; the return leaves Jodhpur 20:30 and reaches Delhi about 06:45.
  • Mehrangarh is open 09:00–17:00; buy tickets at the top lift area or online.
  • Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.

Questions

What are the best things to do in Jodhpur?

Mehrangarh Fort museum entry (Indian adult); Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park trail; Old-city food and blue-lanes walk; Jaswant Thada marble cenotaph; Flying Fox zip-line over Mehrangarh; Toorji ka Jhalra stepwell.

What can you do for free in Jodhpur?

Toorji ka Jhalra stepwell; Clock Tower and Sardar Market; Mandore Gardens and cenotaphs; Sunset at Kaylana Lake.

Can you do adventure activities in Jodhpur?

Yes: Flying Fox zip-line over Mehrangarh (₹1,699–₹2,200).

What is the best time to visit Jodhpur?

Oct–Mar. Avoid Apr–Jun.

How many days do you need in Jodhpur?

2 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend or a Friday-to-Sunday trip.

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