City in Rajasthan, India
Jodhpur
Rajasthan's Blue City beneath the Mehrangarh Fort: rooftop cafés, bazaars and desert day trips. Easy, compact and good for a few days; summers are brutally hot.
At a glance
- Safety4/5Safe with normal careDetails
- Monthly budget$363–571Comfortable, one person · ₹35,000–55,000Details
- Value for money97/100Better value than 96% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goOct–FebWarmest: May, 42°CDetails
- Air quality75 µg/m³PM2.5 annual average (2021) · Severely pollutedDetails
- Internet64 MbpsFixed broadband, India medianDetails
- Tap waterNo, drink bottledDrink bottled or filtered water; many rooftop cafés and guesthouses offer refills.Details
- LGBTQ+3/5Tolerant, but be discreetDetails
- Solo travel4/5English: common in tourist areasDetails
- Doctor's visit$3.1–9.3Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundUberWalkable centerDetails
- Cash or cardMixed: cards and cashCards and UPI at hotels, restaurants and shops; cash for autos, bazaars, street food and small guesthouses.Details
Where to stay in Jodhpur
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Blue City (Brahmpuri and Navchokiya) | Rooftop guesthouses, photographers, fort views |
| Clock Tower and Sardar Market | Markets, street food and central transport |
| Ratanada and Paota | Modern hotels, restaurants and calmer streets |
Apps that work in Jodhpur
Ride-hailing
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp
- IRCTC Rail Connect: Booking Indian Railways train tickets
- CheqUPI: UPI payments without an Indian bank
- Where is my Train: Live train running status
- Taxis: Autos set the price; use apps or agree fares first. The Old City is mostly walkable and lanes are too narrow for cars.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in India.
- Mixed: cards and cash Cards and UPI at hotels, restaurants and shops; cash for autos, bazaars, street food and small guesthouses.
- Currency: Rupee (INR). US$1 ≈ ₹96.37 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Per-withdrawal limits are often ₹10,000–20,000 and some banks add a fee. Decline the ATM's own currency conversion.
- Tipping: Not obligatory. Leave about 10% in sit-down restaurants without a service charge, ₹50–100 for porters and hotel staff, and tip drivers and guides.
- Paying by phone: UPI One World wallets (e.g. CheqUPI) let visitors pay UPI QR codes with passport, visa and an Indian number.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Most visitors need an e-Visa from indianvisaonline.gov.in; apply at least four days before arrival and avoid look-alike agent sites.
- Since April 2026 foreigners must file the free e-Arrival Card online or in the Su-Swagatam app within 72 hours before landing.
- Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and parts of Ladakh need Protected or Restricted Area Permits, arranged locally or through registered agencies.
Emergency numbers
Police 100 · Ambulance 108 · Fire 101 · Tourist police 1363 · All emergencies 112
Plugs
Type C, D, M · 230 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Airtel kiosks in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru arrivals halls; passport, visa and photo needed. About ₹350–450 for 28 days with 1.5–2 GB a day. eSIMs work for visitors.
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