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

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
15 May 2025Palace of Westminster, London, England

More Desktop Wallpapers:

20 Feb 2025Red deer, Canada
26 Jul 2025International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem
10 Aug 2024Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA
A bridge that holds up history
8 Nov 2023Llyn Padarn, Snowdonia, Wales
17 May 2025A delta in the Venetian Lagoon, Italy
6 Jul 2025Tour de France
All going swimmingly
8 Apr 2025Paro Tsechu Festival, Bhutan
5 Jun 2025World Environment Day
27 Jun 2024Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Italy
18 Jan 2025National Winnie-the-Pooh Day
22 Oct 2023Red grouse
To the infinite and back
14 Dec 2023Boreal owl
Aug 29, 2023American bison, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
King of the jungle? Nope
High above the Aegean Sea
A shallow sea
The road less taken?
6 Feb 2024Lake Tahoe, USA
27 Jul 2025Barracudas at Shark Reef, Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai Peninsula, Egypt
4 Feb 2025Golden Bridge, Bà Nà Hills, Da Nang, Vietnam
9 Oct 2025Space Week isnt over yet!
1 Jun 2024Pride Month
30 Sep 2023Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, USA
Kick-off in Qatar
21 Jun 2024World Giraffe Day
27 Oct 2024British Summer Time ends
In hot water