Shopping

Giridikot and Sardar Market are colourful shopping districts in the heart of the city with tiny shops squeezed into narrow lanes. Head here to pick up a selection of handicrafts – metal curios, leather goods, paintings,richly embroidered ‘jootis’ (open slippers), silverware, tie-dye fabrics and custom tailored ‘jodhpurs’, the breeches that are synonymous with the city. Look out for the fine ‘durries’ in cotton and wool in vibrant colours made in the villages around Jodhpur.

The other good shopping areas are Sojati Gate, Mochi ki Gali, Lakhara Bazaar and Tripolia Bazaar. For handlooms, the best place would be Rajasthan Khadi Sangh. Keeping in mind that Jodhpur was a rich princely state, the markets also offer some excellent deals in antiques from the houses of the erstwhile nobility. The inner city markets are good hunting grounds, especially for those who are cogniscent with fine pieces.

Shopping point in Jodhpur

Sojati Gate - Gifts shops and Tie & Dye Sarees

Station Road - Leather, Embroidered Shoes and Utensils

Sardar Market - General Mercandise

Tripollia Bazar - Loacal Handicrafts and Textiles

Mochi Bazar - Embroidered Shoes and Utensiles

Lakhera Bazar - Lac Work and Bangles