The Blue City of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India May 15, 2024

The Blue City of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India

Welcome to Jodhpur, the second-largest city in the state of Rajasthan, India, where it isn"t just the sky that"s blue—it"s the houses too! Jodhpur is situated in the Thar Desert. The city is called the Blue City as all the buildings in the old district are painted light blue. The name "Jodhpur" finds its beginnings in its esteemed founder, Rao Jodha. Belonging to the Rathore clan, he is recognised for establishing the foundations of this city. For more than five centuries since its founding, the city has been known for its thriving textile industry, fine furniture shops, delectable cuisine and bustling markets. Famed for its forts, palaces, mausoleums, gardens and lakes, the city boasts some famous spots like Mehrangarh Fort and Umaid Bhawan Palace. Come and explore the wonders of this blue city!

© cinoby/Getty Images

palette

Today in History

An island crossroad of culture
Get ready for the blood moon
May 15, 2025Palace of Westminster, London, England

More Desktop Wallpapers:

Nimble and stealthy
Jul. 15, 2024Marine Day, Japan
Jun. 5, 2025World Environment Day
Oct. 14, 2025Village of Oia in Santorini, Greece
Jan. 6, 2024Vermilion Lakes, Banff
Mar. 13, 2024Lake Magadi, Kenya
Jul. 29, 2025International Tiger Day
Feb. 3, 2025Ribblehead Viaduct, North Yorkshire, England
Nature’s blue wonder
Sep. 3, 2024Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington, United States
Aug. 21, 2024Nazca boobies, Wolf Island, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
Aug. 21, 2023Discovery Day in Canada
Apr. 29, 2024Fujian Tulou, China
Jan. 30, 2025Vancouver International Boat Show
Where we go to play
Meet for lunch?
May 25, 2025Butchart Gardens in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia
Jan. 28, 2026Whanganui National Park, Retaruke, New Zealand
Jan. 17, 2024Bavarian Forest National Park, Germany
There’s more to Pisa than leaning towers
Aug. 8, 2024Spotted owlet, Bangkok, Thailand
Aug. 16, 2024Canadian National Exhibition 2024
Nov. 21, 2023Grey seal pup
Jan. 5, 2026A herd of impalas, Londolozi Game Reserve, South Africa
When life imitates art
A different kind of toucan
Apr. 20, 2024Grand Prismatic Spring at Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Feb. 17, 2025Coll dAres, Catalan Pyrenees
Blood moon
Mar. 25, 2024Happy Holi!