How to get there
Air
Jodhpur is connected by flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Udaipur at least thrice a week. The airport is 5 km from the city centre and auto rickshaw or taxis are available for the ride into town. Fix the price before getting into the auto/taxi and bargain hard! You could also have your travel agent to get a car to meet you on arrival or have your hotel send you a pick up.
Rail
Jodhpur has direct rail connections with many important cities, notably Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Varanasi. The city is connected directly or indirectly too many places in the state and to important destinations in the neighbouring states of Gujarat and Delhi. Trains available are in the express, superfast and mail categories.
Road
The national and state highways that connect Jodhpur to Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, Ajmer and Ahmedabad are well maintained. Almost all rented cars and jeeps in India come with a chauffeur, so if you want to see the country and the weather is right, coming in to Jodhpur by road may be a good idea. State roadways buses and private bus services run air-conditioned coaches and regular buses on most routes. But the roads connecting Jodhpur to smaller destinations like Barmer and Pokhran may not be very good. Key distances – Delhi - 597 km; Udaipur – 260 km and Jaipur – 335 km.
Best time to visit
The best time to visit Jodhpur is between October and March when the weather is great, the desert sun is not so hot and no sand storms. The Marwar Festival is held in Oct-Nov – for an insight into royal yesteryears don’t miss this!
Dining Out
 Jodhpur has a few reasonably priced restaurants that serve a pot pourri of different cuisines with a la carte selection of local Rajasthani, North and South Indian, Chinese, Continental and American dishes catering to a wide variety of eating preferences. What the city is really famous for is a selection of spicy savouries and the sweet lover's delight, the famous ‘mawa ki kachori’ - a rich sweetmeat with a filling of thickened milk and dry fruits, served dripping in syrup. Jodhpur is equally famous for its milk products, particularly homemade ice creams, fresh and deliciously creamy. For those in search of fine dining, the Umaid Bhawan Palace restaurants offer good food in an elegant ambience.
A One Dal Bhati Churma - Opp. Kohinoor Cinema, 5th Road
Ajit Bhawan Palace - Opp. Circuit House (Indian, Continental)
Baba Ri Dhani - Behind Baba Mandir, 12th Road Circle
Balsamand Lake Palace - Mandore Road (Continental, Rajasthani, Chinese, Indian)
Bhati - Behind Municipalty, Sojati Gate
Blue Moon - Circuit House Road, Ratanada
Durian Niswas Hotel - Daspan Vihar, Old Loco Shed Road, Ratanadha (Multi-cuisine)
Golden Gate - Opp. Bheru Bagh, Near Mahavir Complex
Hotel Jhalamand Garh - Vill and Post Jhalamand Distt. (Indian, Continental)
Taj Hari Mahal - 5, Residency Road, Jodhpur (Rajasthani, Indian, Continental and Chinese)
Shopping
Giridikot and Sardar Market are colourful shopping districts in the heart of the city with tiny shops squeezed into narrow lanes. Head here to pick up a selection of handicrafts – metal curios, leather goods, paintings, richly embroidered ‘jootis’ (open slippers), silverware, tie-dye fabrics and custom tailored ‘jodhpurs’, the breeches that are synonymous with the city. Look out for the fine ‘durries’ in cotton and wool in vibrant colours made in the villages around Jodhpur.
The other good shopping areas are Sojati Gate, Mochi ki Gali, Lakhara Bazaar and Tripolia Bazaar. For handlooms, the best place would be Rajasthan Khadi Sangh. Keeping in mind that Jodhpur was a rich princely state, the markets also offer some excellent deals in antiques from the houses of the erstwhile nobility. The inner city markets are good hunting grounds, especially for those who are cogniscent with fine pieces.
Kapra Bazaar : At Kapra Bazaar, look out for bandhini and lahariya (hand-dyed) fabrics worn by the locals. Tie-dyed in small motifs or in wave-like strips, on cotton, chiffon or silk, these are available as sarees , Jodhpuri coats, Rajasthani dresses, salwar-kameez sets, yardages used for turbans. At Mehar Collection you will found all types of bandhini in a very suitable price
Mochi Bazaar : If you want to give a royal touch in your dresses Visit Mochi Bazaar in the walled city and Jutti Corner on Station Road for Jodhpuri footwear, or finely embroidered mojris. A pair should cost about Rs 450-500, though those with less embroidery & larger stitches is half that.
Tourist Offices
The RTDC office is at Hotel Ghoomar, on High Court Road in Jodhpur Tel#0291-45083. Another office of the RTDC is at the Tourism Centre, Hotel Swagatam, near the Railway Station Tel# 203531,202152.
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