Things To Do in Jodhpur

Things To Do in Jodhpur, also known as the Blue City for its distinctive blue colour painted on houses across the city is the second-largest city of Rajasthan. The rich heritage and the golden rule than once reigned in Jodhpur attracts history and architecture lovers from all parts of the world. The tall and towering forts, sprawling palaces, airy Havelis, ancient step wells, alluring lakes, and brilliant temples still stand tall telling untold tales of the bygone era. Festivals of Jodhpur like Ranakpur Festival, Matsya Festival, and Shree The Sacred Festival gets the city on wheels and the markets are splashed in a riot of colours of fabrics, apparels, jootis, antiques, handicrafts, and jewellery. If you are wondering what to do in Jodhpur, this curated list should come handy.

Kaylana Lake
Kaylana Lake is one of the ancient artificial lakes of Jodhpur built by Pratap Singh in 1872. The lake is a great place to enjoy some peaceful time away from the bustling city and the cool breeze along the lake is soothing. It takes about 30 minutes to two hours to enjoy sightseeing in this place. On a lazy evening day, when you are clueless on what to do in Jodhpur, visit the Kaylana Lake during sunset and revel in the beauty of the lake that looks stunning with the golden rays of the sun spreading all over. There are not many eateries around the lake and hence, carry water and snacks to munch in, while relishing the lake’s beauty.

Flying Fox
Considered as one of the best things to do in Jodhpur at Mehrangarh Fort, is an exciting 6 zip line adventure operated with international safety standards. Glide over the endless landscapes of one of the largest forts in Rajasthan- the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur. Fly high over the outer fortifications of Rajasthan’s most majestic fortress, glide serenely over two desert lakes, trek through the Rao Jodha eco-park and enjoy the best view of Mehrangarh and the Blue City of Jodhpur. With Flying Fox, you get to see the view that most tourists miss!

Toorji ka Jhalra
Toorji Ka Jhalra is another stepwell in Jodhpur that was built by a queen of Maharaja Abhay Singh in 1740s. The stepwell looks clean and accessible today after a restoration drive. The steps on the sides of the wall are in a pattern that photography at this stepwell is one of the most common things to do in Jodhpur for tourists. There are cafes around the Toorji ka Jhalra stepwell to enjoy a hot cup of ‘chaai’.

Bishnoi Village Safari
The Village Safari is arranged by Chhotaram Prajapati, a weaver, to show you sights of the village life, its culture, exotic wildlife and the arts and crafts exercised here by the residents. You can get a touch of the tribal India along with scenic panoramas of the village marked with Khejri trees and natural beauty. The Guda Lake is visited by various wandering birds and animals including cranes, blackbucks, and chinkaras. It is a desert oasis where various animals come to rehydrate themselves. Get an insight of the art and crafts that these villagers build by hand. The villagers are faithful devotees of nature and pray to trees and animals as well.