'Mehrangarh' is one of the largest forts in India.The fort is located at the centre of the city. The magnificent fort was originally started by Rao Jodha in 1459, but most of the fort which stands today dates from the period of Jaswant Singh (1638-78). The fort with walls up to 36m high and 21m wide houses some of the most intricately adorned palaces with exquisitely carved panels, latticed windows and brilliant stained glass.  Moti Mahal , Phool Mahal , Sheesh Mahal , Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana are some of the important palaces and apartments.

Village Safaris are becoming popular among tourists. Many agencies are offering a trip by jeep to the surrounding villages to see the local way of life. Settlements of the Bishnoi Tribal Community who are famous for their reverence for plant and animal life can be seen in the villages. These trips offer good opportunity to buy rugs and handicrafts. Visitors are shown how villagers make dhurries and can try making pots, grinding grain and firing slingshots.

It is situated 7kms from Jodhpur.The Balsamund Lake is surrounded by a garden built in 1159.A European style palace constructed in 1936, looms over the lake. Although its internal structures are in a European style, it has entirely traditional and beautifully carved red sand stone facade. The lake a popular excursion spot has been converted into a public park and bird sanctuary. The Balsamund Palace offers comfortable accommodation in a peaceful surrounding.

Built by Maharaja Umaid Singh in 1929 and completed in 1943, this exquisite palace also known as Chhittar Palace is a splendid example of Indo-Colonial art deco style of 30s. A Part of this magnificent sand stone and marble palace containing over 300 rooms have been converted into a museum, deluxe hotel and a royal residence. The architecture makes this palace unique in the state. The building was constructed without using cement. It is made of interlocking blocks of sandstone.

Mandore, the ancient capital of Marwar located 8 kms north of Jodhpur. These  gardens were beautifully laid out with high rock terraces. The 'Hall of Heroes' here contains 16 gigantic figures carved out of a single rock wall. The vividly painted figures represent Hindu and folk deities or local heroes on horseback. This garden also had a small museum. It houses the royal cenotaphs of the Maharajas, of which the temple shaped memorial of Maharaja Ajit Singh is the largest and the finest.

The town of Osian situated 65 kms from Jodhpur is an archaeologists delight. The 16 Brahmanical and Jain temples belonging to 8th and the 11th century are beautifully sculpted and designed. The largest and the best preserved among them are the Mahavir Jain temple dedicated to Mahavira, the last of the Jain Thirthankars and Sachchiya Mata temple. The early 8th century Surya temple has fascinating images of Durga, Surya and Ganesh.

The nearest airport of Jodhpur is Udaipur. The airport is well connected to Jodhpur by roadways.

Trains are available from Delhi and Mumbai to Jodhpur.
 

Frequent Rajasthan State Transport buses connect Jodhpur to other places of Rajasthan and the neighboring states.

Jodhpur has a rich cultural heritage.Man and women of Jodhpur sing devotional as well as festive songs. Songs by the saint-poets like Kabir, Meera and Malookdas are part of the folk repertoire The resonant singing of the Rajasthani folk is accompanied by music from simple instruments like the Baara and Algoza, that usually give a beat or a drone to offset the poetry.The famous Ghoomar dance,Jodhpur's popular dance derives its name from ghoomna, the pirouetting which displays the spectacular colours of the flowing ghagra, the long, skirt of the Marwari women. Men have a range of their own more vigorous dances. The Gair of Jodhpur is performed in a single file and marital costumes are worn for effect. Sticks or swords are often used in male dances.The dance of Kalbelia women is vivorous and graceful.Jodhpur is also famous for it's cuisines.Most of the citizen of this city start their breakfast with the world famous 'Samosas', 'Kachoris' and 'Mirchi Vadas', Its not only famous among jodhpur people but appeal to the palate of the tourists. A visit to Jodhpur would be wasted without a bite of its spicy ' Pyaz ki Kachori and Chaudhri ke Mirchi Vade'.Jodhpur is famous for its sweets. You can found a large crowd at every shop of sweet. Its in tradition of jodhpur that first you have to eat sweet and then start other food.'Mave ki Kachori' , 'Besan ki Chaaki', 'Maakhan Vade' are some of the most famous sweet of jodhpur.

One of the major tourist destinations in Rajasthan India, Jodhpur promises to offer an exciting and rewarding shopping experience to its visitors.Jodhpur is an antique hunter's paradise. Many of these are made-as-old artifacts from Jodhpur and the Shekhawati region. The handicraft emporiums in Jodhpur are well organized for exporting large quantities of handicrafts and antique items which include textiles, silver jewellery, pottery, carved ducks, metalwork, marble figures, paintings, antiques, ivory, bed covers, wall hangings, puppets, clothes, and especially designed furniture. The main centers for handicrafts and antique shopping are the Rajasthan Art Emporium, Rajasthan Arts and Crafts House and Sun City Art Exporters .

Taj Hari Mahal hotel offers traditional Marwari cuisine and Continental cuisine at Marwar. You may also check out the specialty Chinese restaurant of the hotel. For exotic cocktails you may visit the Bar. Then, there is the Pastry Shop that serves terrific tarts and truffles.The Trophy Bar, the Risala Restaurant ,the Marwar Hall, the Pillars restaurant and the Kebab Corner are the various eateries at the Umaid Bhawan Palace.

Anand Hospital,Ghanta Ghar Nai Sarak Corner , Jodhpur

Vijaya Bank , Station Road, Jodhpur

City Hospital, 19, High Court Colony Road Ratanada, Jodhpur

Union Bank of India,Sojati Gate, Jodhpur

Sanjeevani Hospital, A-19, Saraswati Nagar Basni, Jodhpur

State Bank of India,Railway Station, Jodhpur

Jodhpur Medical Research Centre,  Shastri Nagar, Jodhpur

Syndicate Bank, Sojati Gate, Jodhpur