Jodhpur trip planner: best time, cost and things to do

Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Photo: Wikipedia

Blue City dominated by Mehrangarh Fort, with old-town lanes and ziplining. The best time to visit Jodhpur is October to February, and April to June is best avoided (extreme heat). Plan 2 days; on the ground you can expect about ₹900 to ₹6,200 per person per day.

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Jodhpur at a glance

State
Rajasthan
Best months
October to February
Best avoided
April to June (extreme heat)
Suggested stay
2 days
Nearest airport
JDH (in town)
Nearest railway station
Jodhpur Junction (JU)
Good for
heritage, foodie, adventure
Ground cost per person per day
₹900 budget, ₹2,250 mid-range, ₹6,200 comfort

How much does a trip to Jodhpur cost?

About ₹900 (budget), ₹2,250 (mid-range) or ₹6,200 (comfort) per person per day, two sharing a room and a cab, excluding the journey to Jodhpur.

What to eat in Jodhpur

  • Mirchi bada
  • Mawa kachori
  • Makhaniya lassi
  • Laal maas

Top things to do in Jodhpur

  • Mehrangarh Fort: One of India's mightiest forts, rising from a cliff. about 3 hours. entry about ₹200
  • Blue city walk: Indigo lanes below the fort. about 2 hours. free entry
  • Jaswant Thada: A marble cenotaph that glows at sunset. about 1 hour. entry about ₹50
  • Flying Fox zipline: Six ziplines around the fort walls. about 1.5 hours. entry about ₹2,000
  • Clock Tower market: Spices, bangles and omelettes. about 1.5 hours. free entry
  • Umaid Bhawan Palace museum: An art deco palace, part hotel, part museum. about 1 hour. entry about ₹100
  • Toorji ka Jhalra: A restored 1740 stepwell. about 0.5 hours. free entry
  • Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park: Desert plants on volcanic rock. about 1.5 hours. entry about ₹100

How to get to Jodhpur

To reach Jodhpur, Jodhpur has its own airport (JDH), and Jodhpur Junction (JU) is the railway station.

Frequently asked questions about Jodhpur

When is the best time to visit Jodhpur?

The best months for Jodhpur are October to February. April to June: extreme heat. Prices for stays and flights rise around holidays and long weekends, so book early for those dates.

How much does a trip to Jodhpur cost?

On the ground in Jodhpur a budget trip costs about ₹900 per person per day, a mid-range trip about ₹2,250 and a comfortable one about ₹6,200, assuming two people share a room and a cab. That covers stay, food and local transport but not the journey to Jodhpur. TripRoast works out the full cost per person from your city, including transport.

How many days do you need in Jodhpur?

Plan at least 2 days in Jodhpur. It works well as a short break.

What should you eat in Jodhpur?

Try Mirchi bada, Mawa kachori, Makhaniya lassi, Laal maas.

How do you get to Jodhpur?

To reach Jodhpur, Jodhpur has its own airport (JDH), and Jodhpur Junction (JU) is the railway station.

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