Ranisar Lake

You probably haven’t seen many shots of Jodhpur that look like this.

That’s because we always go the extra mile to bring you guys unique, original content and images that you’ll rarely find elsewhere.

Twobirdsbreakingfree is about innovation, creativity, pushing your edges and blazing your own trail as a traveller.

We like guidebooks but we don’t follow them slavishly.

To get our exclusive images we often have to gain access to restricted or off-limits areas, sometimes even risking our safety.

You’ll often see us leaning backwards over the edge of a cliff or a high wall to get that perfect camera angle.

To get this shot of Ranisar Talab lake behind the majestic Mehrangarh fort of the blue city of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India, we had to step outside of what would be most people’s comfort zones.

We had to traverse a wild, rocky desert landscape, navigate a steep incline, pass through a tiny doorway in an ancient crumbling fort wall, and then clamber up a steep slope of rubble and loose rocks to get up on top of that very same fort wall.

Once at the very top of the wall looking out over the lake, I had to back up to the very edge of the wall and avoid falling to my death to the ground over 30 metres below, just to get that perfect shot.

This was an off-limits part of the Mehrangarh fort complex where the vast majority of tourists almost never venture!

Epic shots often have epic stories behind them! We wanted to bring this issue to light, as many people don’t understand that if you want to take extraordinary travel photos, you sometimes have to be willing to do extraordinary things and step far outside of your comfort zone.

And what about you? Do you go the extra mile for your travel photos or do you prefer the more passive approach, waiting until an amazing image finds you instead? Do you go chasing light, or wait for the light to come to you?

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Activities

Jodhpur travel guide

Tours & day trips

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Private Jodhpur Blue City Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off

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Food, drink & nightlife

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jodhpur: street food tour with over 8 food tastings

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Classes & workshops

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Jodhpur: Yoga Retreat with Cooking Class & Workshops

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Spa & wellness

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Jodhpur: Yoga Retreat with Cooking Class & Workshops

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Shopping & fashion

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Jodhpur overnight desert camping with camel safari Jodhpur

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Popular places to visit

Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park

Explore the great outdoors at Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, a lovely green space in Jodhpur. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this quaint area.

Mehrangarh Fort

Peek inside regal palaces, courtyards and temples, spot beautiful artwork and learn about Jodhpur’s royal history at this magnificent 15th-century fortress.

Jaswant Thada

Admire exquisite artwork, relax in flower-filled gardens and enjoy fine views of Jodhpur’s pretty cityscape at this architecturally impressive mausoleum.

The clock tower that is surrounded by markets and all the hustle and bustle that goes along with that.

Ghantaghar Clock

Learn about the local history of Jodhpur with a stop at Ghantaghar Clock. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.

Sardar Market

During your visit to Jodhpur, you can do some window-shopping at Sardar Market. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this culturally rich area.

Padamsar Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Padamsar Lake during your travels in Jodhpur. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this culturally rich area.

Top Hotel Deals

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Radisson Hotel Jodhpur

8 Residency Road, Gaurav Path Jodhpur Rajasthan

RAAS Jodhpur

Tunwarji Ka Jhalara Jodhpur Rajasthan

THE STEPWELL HOTEL

TUNWARJI KA JHALARA, MAKRANA MOHALLA Jodhpur RJ

Ajit Bhawan - A Palace Resort

Circuit House Road Jodhpur Rajasthan

Singhvi's Haveli

NAVCHOKIYA ROAD Jodhpur RAJASTHAN

Taj Hari Mahal Jodhpur

5 Residency Road Jodhpur Rajasthan

WelcomHeritage Bal Samand Lake Palace

BSF STC, Mandore Rd, Mandore Jodhpur Rajasthan

Jhankar Haveli

Makrana Mohalla,Near Tuwar ji ka Jhalra Jodhpur RJ

Kankariya Heritage

Kankariya Heritage, Gulab Sagar Jodhpur Rajasthan

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