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Jodhpur
The Blue City of Neurons
Sandstone forts above indigo lanes, the gateway to the Thar — and the setting for four days of pediatric neurology this February.
“Khamma Ghani... Padharo Mhare Desh!” — Greetings, and welcome to our land.
Four Places That Define the City
Each within a short drive of the venue. Start with the fort — everything else in Jodhpur is measured against it.
Iconic MonumentMehrangarh Fort
The Majestic Sentinel Above the Blue City
Royal LandmarkUmaid Bhawan Palace
Grandeur, Heritage & Timeless Elegance
Cenotaph & GardensJaswant Thada
Marble Beauty & Serene Legacy
Cultural WalkThe Historic Blue City & Stepwells
Labyrinths of Indigo, Spices & Architecture
Mehrangarh Fort
Perched 410 feet above the city on a sheer cliff, Mehrangarh is one of India's largest and most formidable hill fortresses, renowned for exquisite sandstone carvings and royal palanquins.
15th Century Citadel with sweeping city vistas
Umaid Bhawan Palace
One of the world's largest private residences, crafted with golden Chittar sandstone in Art Deco and classical Rajput revival architecture amidst 26 acres of lush royal gardens.
Golden Sandstone Royal Palace & Museum
Jaswant Thada
A peaceful royal memorial built with intricately carved translucent white Makrana marble sheets that radiate a warm golden glow in the desert sunlight, set by a scenic lake.
The Taj Mahal of Marwar
The Historic Blue City & Stepwells
Wander through the cobalt-blue lanes of the old city beneath the fort, visit the stepwell of Toorji Ka Jhalra, and explore the bustling aromatic Sardar Market around Ghanta Ghar.
Cobalt alleyways & Rajput stepwells
Worth the Detour
A lake for sunset, a stepwell for the heat of the day, and the bazaar that never quite closes.
About 8 km westKaylana Lake
An artificial lake ringed by low Thar hills — the city's sunset spot.
Old cityToorji Ka Jhalra
An 18th-century stepwell in carved sandstone, restored at the heart of the old city.
Old cityGhanta Ghar & Sardar Market
The clock tower and the spice bazaar that circles it.
Akshardham Temple
A calm Swaminarayan temple in white stone, set in quiet gardens.
A City You Eat Standing Up
Jodhpur's best cooking happens at street counters around Ghanta Ghar — kachori at breakfast, mirchi vada by noon, jalebi whenever.
Pyaaz Kachori
Flaky onion-stuffed pastry — the city's breakfast.
Mirchi Vada
Batter-fried green chilli, a Jodhpur original.
Samosa
Crisp, spiced and served scalding hot with chutney.
Jalebi
Coiled, syrup-soaked and best straight from the pan.
Ker Sangri
Desert berries and beans, the signature Marwari dish — here on a full Rajasthani thali.
Dal Baati Churma
Baked wheat rolls, lentils and sweet crumbled churma.
Makhaniya Lassi
Thick saffron lassi, a Jodhpur institution.
Beyond the City Walls
Marwari craft traditions, and the desert and leopard country an hour or two out.
Thar DesertAbout 65 kmOsian Sand Dunes
Camel Safari
Into the Thar
Desert dunes and ancient temples north of the city.
Dune rides at golden hour, often with a folk evening.
Osian is about 65 km north of the venue
Leopard Country
Granite hills and leopard country beside the dam.
Leopards live openly among the granite outcrops here — a dawn or dusk drive is the most reliable big-cat sighting in Rajasthan.
About 150 km south — a full-day or overnight trip
WildlifeAbout 150 kmJawai Dam & Leopard Safari
Folk TheaterKathputli Puppetry
Bandhani & Kashida
Bazaar Crafts
Made in Marwar
Rajasthan's string-puppet theater, performed to live folk music.
Fine mirror-and-thread needlework on Marwari textiles.
Tie-dye, block print, lac bangles and carved wood.
Sardar Market and the lanes below the fort
How Much Time Do You Have?
Three ways to fit Jodhpur around the conference days. February is the finest month in the Thar — clear skies and comfortable days.
One free evening
- Sunset at Kaylana Lake
- Pyaaz kachori and jalebi at Ghanta Ghar
- A walk through the Blue City lanes
One full day
- Mehrangarh Fort in the morning light
- Jaswant Thada next door
- Toorji Ka Jhalra and Sardar Market
- Kathputli show after dark
Stay the weekend
- Umaid Bhawan Palace museum
- Osian dunes and a camel ride at dusk
- Jawai leopard safari at dawn
- Bandhani shopping before you fly
Season
Desert winter — pleasant days, cool evenings
Typical February
Roughly 10°C to 26°C; carry a light jacket
Airport
Jodhpur Airport (JDH), 8 km from the venue
Language
Hindi, Marwari and English widely spoken
Site photography via Wikimedia Commons — credits & licences
- File:Jodhpur rooftops.jpg — Paul Goyette, CC BY-SA 2.0
- File:Sunset with camel.jpg — Sahaamit457, CC BY-SA 4.0
- File:"Delectable Dal Baati Churma".jpg — Mahi Tatavarty, CC BY-SA 4.0
- File:20191210 Widok z dachu w Dźodhpurze 1556 8059.jpg — Jakub Hałun, CC BY-SA 4.0
- File:Rajasthani handicrafts selling inside Meherangarh Fort 23.jpg — Schwiki, CC BY-SA 3.0
- File:Jalebi image.jpg — Charles Haynes, CC BY-SA 2.0
- File:Jaswant Thada cenotaph 2.jpg — Clément Bardot, CC BY-SA 4.0
- File:Indian leopard in Jawai Bandh April 2025 by Tisha Mukherjee 02.jpg — Tisha Mukherjee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- File:Purple and green bandhej.jpg — Soulful sunshine, CC BY-SA 4.0
- File:MadhuJagdhish Kathputli Nrity 2.jpg — Jmadhu, CC BY-SA 4.0
- File:Sunset on the kaylana lake.jpg — Shubh168, CC BY-SA 4.0
- File:Rajasthani thali - Mahabhog Thali, Pune - Maharashtra - 001.jpg — Bhuppigraphy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- File:Chilli Garlic Chuntney and Namkeen Lassi.JPG — Miansari66, CC0
- File:Fort w Jodhpurze.jpg — Dlinemedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- File:Mirchi Bada from Jodhpur 1.jpg — Pyaaz Kachori, CC0
- File:Sand Dunes Camp, Osiyan, Jodhpur 06.jpg — Rajsethi13, CC BY-SA 4.0
- File:Pyaaz ki Kachori.jpg — Harshitdenovo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- File:Kerala samosa.jpg — Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- File:Toorji Ka Jhalra Toorji's Step Well Jodhpur DSCN0671 (1) 03.jpg — Dr. Raju Kasambe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- File:Rajsthan-1 (200).JPG — Deepak Bansi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jharokha of Meherengarh Fort.jpg — Halders72, CC BY-SA 4.0