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Join us on this walking tour to explore the rich cultural heritage & legacy of princely state Jodhpur with eye-catching sea of boxy indigo houses, bustling markets, magnificent sights, friendly people

Highlights

• Wander through the streets adorned with historic architecture, indigo-hued homes
• Capture stunning photos featuring beautiful residences, temples, bustling market
• Uncover hidden stories and anecdotes about city with our knowledgeable guide

Description

Jodhpur is also known as Blue City because of its eye-catching sea of boxy indigo houses stretches for more than 10 kilometers along the walls of the historic walled old city, creating a luscious blue sea in the arid Indian landscape. Listen to the lots of wonderful stories on why local paint their houses in blue, rich cultural heritage and legacy of this fairytale-like former princely state which is an amazing concoction of dazzling colours, magnificent sights and humble residents. Highlights: 1. Wander through the serpentine streets adorned with historic architecture, markets, and charming indigo-hued homes located near the grand Mehrangarh Fort. 2. Capture stunning photographs featuring the myriad shades of Jodhpur’s beautiful residences, temples, bustling markets, and renowned blue havelis. 3. Stroll along narrow yet vibrant lanes within the Blue City; engage with residents to uncover hidden stories and anecdotes about this extraordinary place. 4. This walking tour offers an engaging introduction to Jodhpur: its history, lively culture and friendly people—with plenty of delightful narratives about what makes this city unique—presented in an enjoyable 'infotainment' style designed to keep you entertained regardless of your interest in history. Itinerary: 1. Walk through the locality of Navchowkiya, which boasts beautiful temples, busy markets, and famous blue havelis. 2. Capture the beauty of blue-hued houses, medieval buildings and winding streets, interact with the locals and discover some of the untold stories and tales about the place. 3. Discover the Ranisar Lake, historic man-made lakes inside the city wall 4. Pass by the Navchowkiya locality with beautiful temples, busy markets and famous blue havelis. 5. Explore the periphery of the majestic Mehrangarh fort, one to many forts, palaces and mansions that bear testimony to the splendor of the Rajput glory.

Includes

Highly trained, friendly, and English and Hindi-speaking storyteller/guide Great local tips and recommendations to save money and to explore the best of the city Access to hidden lanes and places Great conversation and interesting stories

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund