Jodhpur | 09.06.2019 | 05:30 pm ~ 07:00 pm

Trailing through Jodhpur’s Blue Gorge - Brahmpuri

About the walk

Brahmpuri, the oldest settlement in the historical Jodhpur state of Marwar, is located in the western foothills of the Mehrangarh Fort and is believed to be as old as the fort itself. The locality is identifiable by the vibrant indigo tinge, which can be seen on almost all houses, hence the name, 'the blue city'.

The area is inhabited of the Shrimali Brahmins, who were the spiritual advisors of the kings back in the day. 'Marwar' means 'the land of death', because of the harsh sun and the hot winds that affected the nomads in these areas. Thus, the fact that such a region was comfortably inhabited by people makes the traditional walled city of Jodhpur an architectural wonder. Brahmpuri is a quintessential example of Jodhpur's architecture. The meandering streets, the sudden occurrence of chowks, the blue houses and enthralling vistas of the Brahmpuri valley make its streetscape one of a kind in the world.

Join us as we explore Brahmpuri's history, people, culture and architectural nuances. The walk shall start from the Chandpole Darwaza and end at the Ranisar-Padamsar lakes.

This guided tour is free. 

Walk Time
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Walk Date
Meeting Time
05:15 pm

About the walk

Brahmpuri, the oldest settlement in the historical Jodhpur state of Marwar, is located in the western foothills of the Mehrangarh Fort and is believed to be as old as the fort itself. The locality is identifiable by the vibrant indigo tinge, which can be seen on almost all houses, hence the name, 'the blue city'.

The area is inhabited of the Shrimali Brahmins, who were the spiritual advisors of the kings back in the day. 'Marwar' means 'the land of death', because of the harsh sun and the hot winds that affected the nomads in these areas. Thus, the fact that such a region was comfortably inhabited by people makes the traditional walled city of Jodhpur an architectural wonder. Brahmpuri is a quintessential example of Jodhpur's architecture. The meandering streets, the sudden occurrence of chowks, the blue houses and enthralling vistas of the Brahmpuri valley make its streetscape one of a kind in the world.

Join us as we explore Brahmpuri's history, people, culture and architectural nuances. The walk shall start from the Chandpole Darwaza and end at the Ranisar-Padamsar lakes.

This guided tour is free. 

Led By

Hemant Joshi
Hemant Joshi- He is a Fifth-year B.Arch. student with broad design interests. Over a period of four years of pursuing B.Arch., his inclination has always been towards discovering the finer nuances of built spaces. He believes culture, sociology, philosophy, and history when interlaced form a platform for the discourse of architecture. Being an Architecture research enthusiast and a diligent enquirer he believes in the idea that the objective reality of the Indian context is far from what we are…

Meeting Time

05:15 PM

Meeting point

 Chandpole Darwaza

Nearest Bus/Metro station

Vyas Park bus stand

Disclaimer

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Maintaining safety during our events is our main priority. We have implemented several social distancing and safety measures to limit physical interactions between all attendees at the walk. Sahapedia/ India Heritage Walks is not responsible for any illnesses developing due to participation in physical events. 

 

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Please Note

  • Limited parking facilities are available at Chandpole. We recommend that you use public transport.
  • No entry fees.  
  • Photography is allowed. You may carry your cameras and notebooks.
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and carry water.