Clock Tower & Sardar Market
घंटाघर एवं सरदार मार्केट
A clock tower market in the old city center, lined with spice, textile and handicraft stalls, where you can experience the lively everyday life of Jodhpur.
The Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar) was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh in the late 19th century and is the landmark at the heart of Jodhpur's old city. The surrounding Sardar Market, named after the maharaja, radiates outward from it. It sells spices, dried fruit, Rajasthani tie-dye and embroidered textiles, bangles, leather shoes, silver jewelry and wood carvings, as well as many vegetable and household stalls, so it is lively and chaotic. Near the clock tower are several long-established snack shops. Mirchi vada (fried chili fritters) and saffron lassi (Makhaniya Lassi) are Jodhpur specialties and are best tasted at busy shops. Bargain patiently when shopping, since spice shops often claim to be a famous name, so compare before you buy. Pickpockets are common in the market, so keep your valuables safe.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–21:00 (some shops closed on Sundays)
Nearby sights
- Toorji Ka Jhalra Stepwell
- Gulab Sagar
- Blue City (Brahmpuri)
- Mehrangarh Fort
- Umaid Garden & Sardar Government Museum
- Jaswant Thada
- Ranisar & Padamsar Lakes
- Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park