Rajasthan · India
Where to stay in Jodhpur
Jodhpur is a city in Rajasthan, India, home to about 1,034,000 people.
- Best months
- December to February
- Nearest airport
- JDH5 km · Jodhpur Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Jodhpur
Jodhpur is the second-largest city of the north-western Indian state of Rajasthan, after its capital Jaipur. As of 2025, the city has a population of 1.6 million.
Jodhpur is a historic city and the origin dates to the year 1459 AD when it was founded by Rao Jodha, the Rajput chieftan of the Rathores. The Rathore kingdom was also known as the Marwar and was the largest in Rajputana. The city was built as the new capital of the state of Marwar to replace the ancient capital Mandore, the ruins of which can be seen near what is now the Mandore Gardens. The people of Jodhpur and surrounding areas are hence also commonly called Marwaris. Jodhpur is also known as the Blue City, because most houses in the old city are painted in shades of blue.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Jodhpur
See
- Mehrangarh Fort
- Jaswant Thada
- Mandore
- Umaid Bhawan Palace
- Ghanta Ghar
- Balsamand Lake
- Gulab Sagar Lake
- Kailana Lake
- Ranisar Padamsar
- Baba Ramdev Temple
- Ganesh Temple Ratanada
- Isqkiya Gajanan Ji Temple
Do
- Rajasthan International Folk Festival
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Where to stay
Hotels in Jodhpur
103 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata; the 40 best known are shown, by the number of Wikipedia editions that cover them. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Amar Niwas Guesthouse | 1.4 km | |
| Baijoo Niwas | 0.8 km | |
| Bijolai Palace, Jodhpur | 6.5 km | |
| Capital O 11973 Badri Palace OYO Rooms | 7.5 km | |
| Capital O 13000 Hotel Utsav Residency OYO Rooms | 1.1 km | |
| Capital O 1623 Hotel JS Regency OYO Rooms | 8.6 km | |
| Capital O 3960 Shree Mohan Villas OYO Rooms | 1.0 km | |
| Capital O 74609 Raj Hari Hotel & Restaurant OYO Rooms | 9.8 km | |
| Capital O 78300 Maurya Inn OYO Rooms | 9.1 km | |
| Castle View Home Stay | 1.3 km | |
| Chandra Imperial | 3.6 km | |
| Collection O 38804 Eight Steps Resort OYO Rooms | 13.7 km | |
| Collection O 512 S B Excellency OYO Rooms | 5.1 km | |
| Corsican Haveli | 7.4 km | |
| Dev Kothi - Boutique Heritage Stay | 0.7 km | |
| Devi Bhawan - A Heritage Hotel | 3.1 km | |
| Fairfield by Marriott Jodhpur | 8.8 km | |
| Fern Residency Jodhpur | 1.6 km | |
| Hotel Inn Season | 2.7 km | |
| Hotel Kasturi Orchid | 9.9 km | |
| Hotel Niky International | 3.3 km | |
| Hotel Park Plaza Jodhpur | 3.1 km | |
| Hotel Shri Ram Empire | 3.2 km | |
| Hotel The Balam | 4.8 km | |
| Indana Palace, Jodhpur | 5.0 km | |
| Jaswant Bhawan Homestay | 1.4 km | |
| Jee Ri Haveli | 0.4 km | |
| Jog Niwas | 13.5 km | |
| Juna Mahal | 1.4 km | |
| Kalinga Hotel | 1.3 km | |
| Kesar Heritage Boutique Home Stay | 0.7 km | |
| Kings Retreat Jodhpur | 0.7 km | |
| Lakeside Inn Ratanada | 2.3 km | |
| Lords Inn Jodhpur | 2.4 km | |
| Marugarh Resort and Spa | 9.5 km | |
| Nain's Kunj A Traveller's Home | 2.7 km | |
| Nature Horizon | 1.0 km | |
| Nirvana Home | 0.5 km | |
| OYO 10326 Hotel Royal Inn OYO Rooms | 1.9 km | |
| OYO 10342 Hotel Krishna INN OYO Rooms | 9.7 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Jodhpur
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Jodhpur are December to February. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 42 °C; July is the wettest, with about 127 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Jodhpur: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Jodhpur Airport (JDH), about 5.3 km from the city centre in a straight line.
Getting in
Jodhpur is well connected by road, rail and air to all major cities and towns in the country.
Getting around
Local government-run bus services are readily available from bus stops at every single landmark for transportation. However, some people consider public transport in Jodhpur to be chaotic and only for those on a shoestring budget. Taxis ply on a minimum distance/hour per day basis.
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JDH · Jodhpur Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Jodhpur
Eat
Restaurants as you find them elsewhere are somewhat hard to find in Jodhpur, except for around the tourist areas such as in front of the Fort. Otherwise, especially for lunch it's stand-up street food such as samosas.
Stay safe
This is a comparatively safe city, however it is advisable not to venture out late in the night alone. Only take advice on directions, travel and other things from the concierge desks at the hotel where you are staying or from some other reliable and trustworthy people. Local district administration is extremely helpful, so they too may be contacted in case the need arises. While travelling in trains or buses, avoid any snacks offered by seemingly well meaning strangers. There have been some incidents where tourists or even locals have been drugged and robbed after consuming narcotic-laced biscuits or tea.
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Questions
Jodhpur: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Jodhpur?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Jodhpur are December to February. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 42 °C; July is the wettest, with about 127 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Jodhpur?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Jodhpur Airport (JDH), about 5.3 km from the city centre in a straight line.
What currency is used in Jodhpur?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Jodhpur
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.