Jodhpur, also known as the "The Blue City", "Sun City" and "Gateway to Thar", Jodhpur is famous for its Mehrangarh fort, blue houses, temples, sweets and snacks. Apart from the fort, there are multiple temples, lakes, shopping streets that are like a mirage from a bygone era.
By Air: The Civil Airport Jodhpur (JDH) has direct flights flying in from and out to New Delhi and Mumbai. The Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi is the nearest international airport from Jodhpur. The airfare is not too high, as the travel duration is very less. The airport is 3 kilometres away from the main city, 5 kilometres away from the railway station and 9 kilometres away from the bus stand. Taxis can be hired to go from the airport, bus stand or the railway station to commute till your hotel.
By Train: Traveling by train is undoubtedly the cheapest and most affordable option for commuting till Jodhpur. Trains from Jodhpur run to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata. Trains run all round the year, usually on all days of the week. Schedules of trains from Jodhpur to Delhi and other places are listed out on various websites and seats for the same can also be booked online / Travel agents.
By Road: It is always a good idea to go on a road trip, so if you decide to embark on a trip to Jodhpur by road, rest assured. All roads in Jodhpur have been well-constructed and connected.
You can reach Jodhpur by road from Udaipur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Mount Abu easily as the distance between Jodhpur and Jaipur is 5 hours and 30 minutes, via NH 48 and 25; Udaipur to Jodhpur is 4 hours and 30 minutes via NH 58 and 62, Jaisalmer to Jodhpur is 4 hours and 50 minutes via NH 11 and 125 (which run via Agoli and Pokaran); Bikaner to Jodhpur is almost 5 hours via Bikaner-Barmar road and NH 62; and Mount Abu to Jodhpur is 4 hours and 30 minutes via NH 62. These durations make road trip an ideal option for traveling till Jodhpur.
Buses also ply on these routes, making public transport easily accessible for everyone.
November to February is the best months to visit Jodhpur, although they are cold, with temperatures going close to 0 degree celsius for a few days in January. This is a good weather to visit the forts of Jodhpur. October and March also provides pleasant weather for a trip to Jodhpur. However, being in an arid land, Rajasthan and also Jodhpur is extremely hot during summers, so April to September must be avoided.
The former capital of Marwar, Jodhpur is one of the most enchanting cities of Rajasthan, with its mighty Mehrangarh fort overlooking the city. The city is called the Blue City as it looks completely blue in colour from an aerial view because of its blue walls and blue houses. Nearby Jaswant Tada and Umaid Bhawan Palace are also among the top attractions in Jodhpur. However, the magic lies in the old city itself with hundreds of shops, guesthouses, eating joints and vendors make it a chirpy bustling city, especially near the landmark clock tower and Sardar Market.
Seen in the backdrop of the movie, The Dark Knight Rises, Jodhpur attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world. Jodhpur is conveniently located in the centre of Rajasthan making it easier for people visiting Jodhpur to explore other destinations of the state.