Blue city walking tour with guide

  • 2:30 Hours
  • Maximum Capacity: 15
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Description

Jodhpur, famously known as the “Blue City,” offers a captivating blend of history, culture, and architecture. The city tour begins at Toorji Ka at Toorji Ka Jhalra, an 18th-century stepwell built by a queen, showcasing the region’s ingenious water management systems. Next, visitors head to Pachetia Hill for stunning 360-degree views of the blue-painted houses and Mehrangarh Fort. The tour continues through Navchowkiya, a 15th-century colony, offering a glimpse into the city’s ancient neighborhoods. The serene Ranisar and Padamsar Lakes, dating back to 1459, highlight the city’s age-old water conservation efforts. Finally, the tour ends at the Clock Tower Market, a vibrant hub of local life and culture, rich in spices, textiles, and handicrafts.

Morning Time 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM,
Tour Start Time TableEvening Time 5:00 PM

Duration

2:30 Hours

Group Size

10

Language

English, Hindi, Spanish

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Jodhpur, known as the "Blue City," has a fascinating history and cultural richness that is reflected in the architecture and monuments throughout the city. Here's a brief overview of the itinerary you mentioned:

  1. Toorji Ka Jhalra (Stepwell): This beautiful stepwell, built by a queen in the 18th century, showcases the incredible water-harvesting systems of Rajasthan. It's an architectural wonder with intricate stone carvings and a serene atmosphere.
  2. Pachetia Hill: From here, you get a panoramic 360-degree view of Jodhpur's famous blue-painted houses and the imposing Mehrangarh Fort in the distance. It's a must-visit for photographers and those seeking scenic views.
  3. Navchowkiya: This historical neighborhood is part of Jodhpur's 15th-century Brahmpuri colony, located near the mighty Mehrangarh Fort. Walking through this area takes you back to the foundation years of Jodhpur, with its narrow streets and old-world charm.
  4. Ranisar and Padamsar Lakes: These adjacent lakes were created in 1459, serving as important water reservoirs for the city. They reflect the foresight in water management that Jodhpur's rulers displayed in the arid region.
  5. Clock Tower Market: A bustling marketplace near the Clock Tower, built in the late 19th to early 20th century, is the perfect place to experience local life. The market is famous for spices, textiles, and handicrafts.
This itinerary offers a journey through Jodhpur’s rich historical layers, from ancient water structures to vibrant markets, with stunning vistas of the city in between.

Additional information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Included

  • Local Samosa
  • Bottled Water
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Entry/Admission

Excluded

  • Private transportation

Travel Itinerary

Stop At: - Ghantaghar Market, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342001, India

I will be just under the Clock tower

Stop At: - Clock Tower Road

Clock Tower in Jodhpur was built during the reign of Maharaja Sardar Singh ( between late - 19th Century and early 20th Century )

Stop At: - Toorji Ka Jhalra

Toorji ka Jhalra (Toorji's Step Well) was built in Jodhpur the 1740s by a Queen, Maharaja Abhay Singh's

Stop At: - Blue City - Brahmpuri

Navchowkiya (Brahmpuri 15th Centuries colony) located in the erstwhile precincts of Jodhpur, near Fateh Pol. It dates back to 1459 when the Foundation of the Mehrangarh Fort was laid.

Stop At: - Pachetia Hill

Pachetia Hill is a hill in the middle of the city, which offer a 360o degrees view for the blue City.

Stop At: - Ranisar - Padamsar Talab

Ranisar and Padamsar are adjacent Lakes that were constructed in the year 1459.

Stop At: - Tour start and end at the Clock Tower

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