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All India Jodhpur

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Jodhpur

6 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Jodhpur, India

Updated September 22, 2023

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Jodhpur, India

The Blue City of Jodhpur

Once an indicator of social class, the color blue has come to define this city on the edge of the Thar Desert.
Mahila Baag Jhalra

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Mahila Baag Jhalra

Hidden in the shadow of a rocky fortress is one concubine’s long-forgotten legacy.
 Mehrangarh Fort

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Mehrangarh Fort

This stunning 15th-century royal hill fort preserves the age of chivalry in Rajasthan.
Sati Handprints

Jodhpur, India

Sati Handprints

Fifteen Jodhpur queens left their handprints before going to their fiery death.
Mehrangarh.

Jodhpur, India

Rajaram Meghwal Burial Place

Legend has it a commoner volunteered to be buried alive in the foundation so that the great fortress could be built.
Ghanta Ghar

Jodhpur, India

Ghanta Ghar

The clock tower is a prominent landmark in the bustling commercial hub in the heart of Jodhpur, showcasing intricate architecture and cultural significance.
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