The Blue City by Smasha

One of the largest forts in India, Mehrangarh Fort in the “Blue City” of Jodhpur is well worth the climb - you’ll be rewarded with great views of the city, including a peek at the blue painted houses below. The fort houses royal artifacts,artworks and furniture, giving you a glimpse into the past. Currently visiting India, RealTraveler Smasha spent a day exploring Jodhpur, and made the sweaty climb up to the fort:

“The fort is up on a hill that overlooks the city. The walk up only took 20 mins, but with the heat it was hard work. I had to sit and rest for a bit before going in to look round. The fort is huge. They have audio tours so I took one and just wandered about leisurely looking at all the various rooms and listening to the history. There is still present a maharaja in Jodhpur (with a handsome heir in the waiting). I watched a short video about the royal family. From the top of the fort the view of the city was awesome and I could see the blueness in the houses below.” (more…)

Visit Smasha’s blog My Year Out on the World, for more on her trip to India as part of her trip around the world - she includes great ideas on where to stay and what to see in Udaipur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer and more.

More information on India:
History of Mehrangarh Fort
India Travel Guide
Jodhpur Travel Guide