12 days in Jodhpur Itinerary

The blue-walled buildings in the old quarter of Jodhpur have a calming, quaint aesthetic when viewed from up high, but down on the streets the city bustles with a lively atmosphere that belies its toy-town color.

Get some historical perspective at Mehrangarh Fort and Sachiya Mata Temple. Get a sense of the local culture at Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum and Jaswant Thada. Change things up with these side-trips from Jodhpur: Pali (Jawai Dam & Adinath Temple) and Osian (Surya Temple & Shri Mandore Bheruji). There's still lots to do: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, admire the natural beauty at Balsamand Lake and Garden, make a trip to Ghanta Ghar, and take in the exciting artwork at Umaid Heritage Art School.

For photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Jodhpur day trip planning app.

In December, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.