A glimpse of Jodhpur's magnificent architecture, from its imposing fort gateways to its intricately carved royal palaces, showcasing the city's rich heritage and regal charm. (Image Credits: Instagram - @arihantbaidofficial) Travel creator Arihant Baid has put Jodhpur in the spotlight with a reel comparing the city's blue-painted streets and desert backdrop to Morocco, before firmly rejecting the comparison and making the case for the city's own royal history instead. The video works as a quick guide to the city, listing seven places to see and three spots for vegetarian food. Umaid Bhawan Palace, built in the last century, now serves three roles at once: part museum, part luxury hotel, and still home to the royal family. Its sandstone domes and sprawling grounds make it one of the city's most recognisable landmarks. Just below the fort sits Jaswant Thada, a white marble memorial built for a former maharaja. It's known for the fine, almost lace-like carving across its walls, and for the calm gardens surrounding it. The Blue City refers to the Old City's cluster of indigo-washed houses, best viewed from above at the fort. The colour is said to have started as a way to mark Brahmin homes. Read More: Radhika Nomllers Explores Washington’s Surreal Hoh Rain Forest: What To Know Before You Visit Toorji Ka Jhalra is a stepwell in the Old City, restored in recent years after decades of disuse. It's now surrounded by cafes. From its historic stepwells to colourful blue-painted streets, Jodhpur offers a striking mix of heritage, architecture and vibrant local culture. Mandore Gardens sits on the city's outskirts and holds old cenotaphs and temples set among tree-lined gardens. It was once the seat of the Rathore rulers before Jodhpur itself was founded. Osian, a small desert town outside the city, is known for its camel safaris across the surrounding dunes. It's also home to the Sachiya Mata Temple, an old pilgrimage site with its own local following. Travel creator Arihant Baid explores the city's lively lanes, showcasing vibrant murals, traditional homes and the artistic details that make Jodhpur so distinctive. Shri Mishrilal Hotel is known mainly for one thing: makhaniya lassi, a rich, saffron-topped version of the drink. It's a that's built its reputation almost entirely around that one item. Shahi Samosa Arora Namkeen is a stop for Jodhpur's savoury snacks, from samosas to a range of namkeens. Shops like this are common across the city and tied closely to its food identity. Jodhpur sits on the edge of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan and was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, a chief of the Rathore clan. It served as the capital of the former Marwar kingdom, and much of the city's architecture still carries that royal history, from grand forts to palaces built for the ruling family. In the caption, Baid frames Jodhpur as a rival to a more commonly cited international destination, calling it the city of maharajas and pointing to its pride, courage and valour. He closes by encouraging viewers to plan a trip and experience Rajasthan's hospitality.