Private Jodhpur Blue City Walking Tour with Guide
Jodhpur is often referred to as the "Blue City" because many of its houses, havelis (traditional mansions), temples, and buildings in the old part of town are painted in vivid shades of blue. This distinctive color has a historical significance and is believed to have been used by the Brahmin caste to distinguish their homes from others.
Jodhpur's old city is a maze of narrow, winding lanes that are full of history. Exploring these lanes on foot allows you to discover hidden gems and experience the city's authentic charm up close.
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Private Jodhpur Blue City Walking Tour with Guide
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Sardar Market
The Ghanta Ghar in Jodhpur is a magnificent clock tower in the centre of the city, it was built in 1910 to 1912 by Maharaja Sardar Singh about 113 years ago. Known as the clock tower of Rajasthan, it is a popular landmark that signifies the start of Old Jodhpur. The tower offers a brilliant panoramic view of the city from the top. The area surrounding this imposing structure is bustling with locals presenting all sorts of products and services, making it the busiest and largest marketplace of Jodhpur. The markets and the tower are a must visit for travellers who want to witness and experience the culture and people of Jodhpur. The clock tower is surrounded by street markets, with the most famous amongst them being Sardar Market, named after the late king. One can find a variety of people in this locality, representing all walks of life. At night, the tower comes to life when it is all lit up, making for a glorious end to a day well spent at this bountiful market.
Toorji Ka Jhalra (Toorji’s Step Well)
Toorji’s Step Well – was built in the 1740s by Maharaja Abhaya Singh’s Queen. Submerged for nearly a century, its recent drainage, clean-up and restoration has uncovered over two hundred feet of hand carved treasure in Jodhpur’s famous Rose-Red Sand-Stone; intricate carvings of dancing elephants, medieval lion and cow water-spouts, and niches housing deities long gone. Your stay in Jodhpur would be incomplete without a visit to this wondrous monument.
Will walk to narrow street deep in city to view blue house and market in old city.
Inclusions
- Water bottle
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Samosa
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Entry/Admission - Sardar Market
- Local Tour Guide
- Entry/Admission - Ranisar Padamsar Lakes
- Private transportation
- Entry/Admission - Toorji Ka Jhalra (Toorji’s Step Well)
- Entry/Admission - Kunj Bihari Temple
- Guide tip
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We can pickup you from your hotel, airport, railway station and in end of tour we can departure you back to your hotel as well.
