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Jodhpur, the only blue city in the world that takes away all the blues of a traveler has all the reasons to rejoice and celebrate. The second largest city of Rajasthan has been named 10th most popular tourist destination in the world and 3rd most popular in Asia by TripAdvisor’s Global Travelers Choice Awards for 2017!

Defined by rustic forts, grand palaces, serpentine streets painted in blue, and rich traditions that ain’t dying soon, Jodhpur very well deserves the prestigious award conferred to it. The photos below take you through the inherent charm and rich traditions of Jodhpur, and bring alive the many moods and hues of the Blue City.

The Blue City lit up in shades of blue, red, and yellow

The Blue City lit up in shades of blue, red, and yellow

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Dark clouds hovering above the camps at Desert Haveli Resort in the Thar desert

Dark clouds hovering above the camps at Desert Haveli Resort in the Thar desert

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City view on a cloudy day as tones of blue get deeper and darker

City view on a cloudy day as tones of blue get deeper and darker

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Sunrise at Mehrangarh Fort

Sunrise at Mehrangarh Fort

Famous victorian Clock Tower

Famous victorian Clock Tower in Jodhpur

The night view of the centuries old tower

The night view of the centuries old tower

The splendid view of Umaid Bhawan Palace

The splendid view of Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur

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Entrance to the Jaswant Thada Mausoleum, flaunting the elegant marble work

Entrance to the Jaswant Thada Mausoleum in Jodhpur

Rooftop cafe with view to Mehrangarh Fort on a cloudy day

Rooftop cafe with view to Mehrangarh Fort on a cloudy day

Colorful mosaic windows and doors in the emperor hall of Mehrangarh Fort

Colorful mosaic windows and doors in the emperor hall of Mehrangarh Fort

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A flautist playing outside Jodhpur Fort

A flautist playing outside Jodhpur Fort

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Man smoking pipe inside Mehrangarh Fort

Man smoking pipe inside Mehrangarh Fort

A colorful spring evening as Jodhpur soaks in the spirit of Mewar Festival

A colorful spring evening as Jodhpur soaks in the spirit of Mewar Festival

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Locals soaking in the sun in Mehrangarh Fort premises

Locals soaking in the sun in Mehrangarh Fort premises

An old woman standing at the door of her colorful home

An old woman standing at the door of her colorful home

Portrait of a local man wearing dhoti-kurta and turban

Portrait of local men wearing dhoti-kurta and turban

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Further Read: Top 40 Places To Visit In Jodhpur That You Just Can’t Afford To Miss In 2022


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