Jodhpur - A city of 'blues' and 'hues'

Popularly known as the 'Sun City', Jodhpur is a land of historic beauty of India.

How to get there : Train, Air or Bus. Only two airlines frequent there - Jet Airways and Air India.

Hotel - We stayed at Pal Haveli at Ghantagarh. Its a heritage hotel. Given its prime location in the market area, its beautiful architecture and the warm hospitality, it is definitely a place to stay in a budget of 3000 per night.

Touristy things to do : Visit Mehranagarh Fort and Umaid Bhavan Palace.



Mehranagarh Fort
Entry Fee - Rs. 50 for an indian.

Sheesh Mahal at Mehranagarh Fort

If you are a fan of architecture, history and arts, Mehranagarh is definitely a place to visit. It is one of the most well preserved and mantained forts of India. And you definitely must see the sheesh mahal. It is unreal.
And even if you are not a fan of royal history, you could visit the fort for its adventurous activity. The zipline by Flying Fox. It is for Rs. 1200 and there is student discount also so do not forget to carry your id cards. And I highly recommend everyone to do the zipline. It is SAFE. And yes, please do carry your own keds, because if you dont you will be wearing the sweaty sticky stinky shoes of the person who wore them before you. And that I am sure you would like to avoid. The sweaty gloves, I doubt you can avoid wearing those as I doubt most of you would not have a pair of leather gloves lying at home, but if you do, do take it.

Batman was shot here at Mehranagarh Fort

Blue City view from Mehranagarh Fort

P.S. -  This is from where you see the city turn 'blue' so keep your eyes open.


Umaid Bhavan Palace

Umaid Bhavan Palace

When I think Umaid, I think 'grandeur', 'splendour' 'royalty'.  When you dream of a wedding that spells of magnificence and ancestral royal lineage this is where you make it come real.
We had made a reservation for dinner. The dinner was very average and not many options to satisfy a vegetarian palette. And without booking our dinner, it would be difficult to enter the palace in the night unless you are staying there.
There is also a museum there which we missed out on as we couldnt make it on time, but that is accessible at a nominal fee.

Foodie Places to go to in Jodhpur
'Gypsy' restaurant at sardarapura C road. It serves all kind of cuisines. We tried the thali there.
At the same road there is a chole kulcha street vendor.
Jodhpur is known for the rajasthani food, kachoris and mirchi vadas.
If you are a true connoisseur of food you must eat the street food at jodhpur. Its deli!! And you must also try the sweet matka lassi and soda pop to drink.
Hanuwant Bhavan for dinner - You must seat yourself on the rooftop and take in the breathtaking and mesmerizing view of the Umaid Bhavan Palace.
On the Rocks - If you still are missing out on the city life then you can find some cocktails here.
I had breafast at the rooftop hotel of this restaurant. You must have the aloo parathas there, its yumilicious!!

Shopping
Sardarapura C Road is mainly the shopping area as well as the market place in and around ghantagarh.
Handicraft industry is really popular. You could buy mojdis from here.

Travelling In and around Jodhpur - Use auto rickshaws. There is no fixed price so do use your bargaining skills well.

This is it for now about Jodhpur!! 
P.S. - Photos will be soon uploaded.