Things to do in Jodhpur, Rajasthan
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.
7 places to visit in and around Jodhpur, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Mehrangarh
Mehrangarh is a historic fort located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. It stands on a hilltop, rising about 122 m above the surrounding plains, and the complex spans 1,200 acres.
- 2Umaid Bhawan Palace
Umaid Bhawan Palace, located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, is one of the world's largest private residences. A part of the palace is managed by Taj Hotels.
- 3Sardar Government Museum
The Sardar Government Museum is located in Public Park, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. The museum is named in memory of Maharaja Sardar Singh, a ruler of Jodhpur from 1895 to 1911.
- 4Balsamand Lake
Balsamand Lake is a lake situated 5 kilometres from Jodhpur on Jodhpur-Mandore Road. This lake is a popular picnic spot, by Balak Rao Pratihar in 1159 AD who belongs to the kshatriya community.
- 5Machia Biological Park
Machia Biological Park is a zoological garden and wildlife conservation facility located near Kaylana Lake, approximately 7–8 km west of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India.
- 6Kaylana Lake
Kaylana Lake is located 8 km west of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India. It is an artificial lake, built by Pratap Singh in 1872.
- 7Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, spreads over 72 hectares, near the historic Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. The park contains ecologically restored desert and arid land vegetation.