Jodhpur: The Sapphire Jewel of the Thar Desert

Perched on the southern edge of India's Thar Desert, Jodhpur sits midway between Jaipur and Jaisalmer (each ~300km away), earning its title as Rajasthan's second-largest city. 🏰 Mehrangarh Fort: The Sentinel of Stone The city's crown jewel, this 15th-century fortress looms 125m above the city on a sheer cliff. Its impenetrable walls witnessed:500+ years of Rathore dynasty dramaCannon scars from Mughal sieges still visible 💙 The "Blue City" Myth While postcards show an azure dreamscape, the truth is:Only 1/4 of the old city is painted blue (originally a Brahmin caste marker)The iconic view comes from one specific angle near the fort 📸 🌙 A Fleeting Stay We spent just one magical night, but captured:Clock Tower Market's spice-scented alleys (follow the red turban vendors!)Jaswant Thada's marble cenotaphs glowing at sunset🌇Blue houses transforming from cobalt to indigo under shifting light #Jodhpur# Mehrangarh Fort#India#India guide#travel guide#trip diary#india travel