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Dating in Jodhpur: first dates and weekend trips

Updated · by the SwipeTrip team

Jodhpur is the blue city below Mehrangarh Fort, at the edge of the Thar desert, where the old town's lanes climb towards one of India's most dramatic forts. Dates here mean sunsets from a rooftop, a stepwell at dusk and a mirchi vada at the Clock Tower, and the desert of Osian and Jaisalmer makes a first trip to remember.

First date ideas in Jodhpur

  • Mehrangarh Fort

    Old City

    The great fort on its rock above the city, with museums inside and views over the blue houses. Allow a few hours.

  • Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park

    Below Mehrangarh

    A restored desert landscape with walking trails beneath the fort walls, best in the early morning or late afternoon.

  • Jaswant Thada

    Near Mehrangarh

    A white marble memorial by a small lake, with a quiet garden and views of the fort.

  • Toorji ka Jhalra

    Old City

    An 18th-century stepwell surrounded by cafés and shops. Lovely at dusk.

  • Clock Tower and Sardar Market

    Old City

    The busy heart of the old city, with spice stalls and the famous mirchi vada and makhaniya lassi nearby.

  • Mandore Gardens

    Mandore

    Old royal cenotaphs and temples in a garden just north of the city, calm and shaded.

  • Umaid Bhawan Palace museum

    Chittar Hill

    Part of one of the world's largest private homes is a museum open to visitors, with views across the city.

Weekend trips from Jodhpur

For when a few good dates turn into a plan to go somewhere together.

  • Osian

    Rajasthan

    Old carved temples and sand dunes for a first taste of the desert, with camp stays nearby.

    about 1.5 hours by roadOctober to March

  • Jaisalmer

    Rajasthan

    The living golden fort, carved havelis and a night in the dunes at Sam or Khuri.

    about 5 hours by roadOctober to March

  • Khichan

    Rajasthan

    A village where thousands of demoiselle cranes spend the winter, fed by locals every morning.

    about 3 hours by roadSeptember to March

  • Ranakpur

    Rajasthan

    A stunning marble Jain temple with hundreds of carved pillars, set among the Aravalli hills.

    about 3 hours by roadOctober to March

  • Mount Abu

    Rajasthan

    Rajasthan's only hill station, with Nakki Lake and the Dilwara temples.

    about 4.5 to 5 hours by roadOctober to June

First-date tips for Jodhpur

  • Pick the winter: October to March is the time for walks and desert trips. Summers are extremely hot; stay indoors in the afternoon.
  • Use the rooftops: Many old-city cafés have roof terraces facing the fort. A sunset there is the classic Jodhpur date.
  • Time it with the folk festival: The Rajasthan International Folk Festival is held at Mehrangarh each October, with music late into the night.
  • Plan your ride back: Old-city lanes are narrow and confusing at night. Agree a pick-up point and tell a friend your plan.

Questions people ask

  • Is SwipeTrip available in Jodhpur?

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  • What are good first date ideas in Jodhpur?

    An afternoon at Mehrangarh, a morning walk in the Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, dusk at Toorji ka Jhalra, or snacks at the Clock Tower.

  • Where can couples go for a weekend trip from Jodhpur?

    Osian for the dunes, Jaisalmer for the golden fort, Ranakpur for its marble temple, Khichan for the cranes in winter, and Mount Abu for the hills.

  • Is it safe to meet a match from a dating app in Jodhpur?

    Talk on video before meeting, keep the first date to a lively spot like the Clock Tower or a fort café, sort out your own ride through the old city and keep a friend in the loop. Every SwipeTrip member is checked with Aadhaar and a live selfie.

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