Mehrangarh Fort
Mehrangarh Fort
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Jodhpur is a city in the Thar Desert of the northwest Indian state of Rajasthan. Its 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort is a former palace that’s now a museum, displaying weapons, paintings and elaborate royal palanquins (sedan chairs). Set on on a rocky outcrop, the fort overlooks the walled city, where many buildings are painted the city’s iconic shade of blue.Explore Jodhpur holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. | Mighty Mehrangarh, the muscular fort that towers over the Blue City of Jodhpur,
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- Dr Radhika SIndia297 contributionsBeautiful scenic must visit fortA beautiful and wonderful place to visit in Jodhpur. Recommended with a guide or else you would miss the entire charm of the place. Ticket cost is INR 250 inclusive of the lift which takes you to the 12th floor. Guide charges are INR 500. A private property very well maintained by the Maharaja himself. Very clean and the guards at the entry make sure you don't carry anything to litter in the fort. Has must visit blocks, rooms, display pieces, of swords, jewellery, miniature paintings, cradles of royal children, sheesh mahal, moti Mahal etc has everything the Maharaja clan used. It has beautiful crafted sandstone and pop carvings. One of the most beautiful forts in the country. It has 15 floors. Guide took us by lift to the 12th floor first then we went up to 15th floor and climbed back to the exit. Has a Meena bazaar, craft bazaar and small snack shop inside. Beautiful scenic view from the fort walls. One can see the Blue city houses, Umaid bhawan, Jaswanthda etc from here. Must visit place! Just loved it!Visited September 2023Traveled with familyWritten September 21, 2023
- MonicaJodhpur, India8 contributionsMesmerizing ViewSuch a breathtaking view from the fort side. A very good sight seeing was available from the fort sight to the blue City. Unlimited display options were there. In India, it is the only fort where you have access towards all antiques ornaments, Maharaj's & Maharani's Poshak, equipments, etc A beautiful detailing of the architecture.Visited October 2023Traveled with friendsWritten October 1, 2023
- PriyaJaipur, India27 contributionsAmazing 🤩Very well maintained place. There is a museum and 3 to 4 temples inside. Around an hour in this place, the staff are very polite and helpful. The ticket costs around 200 rupees but worth the visit. The fort opens at around 9 am. We were pleasantly surprised by the music as well in this place. Good to go 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻Visited October 2023Traveled with friendsWritten October 1, 2023
- Amit SPune, India39 contributionsBeautiful FortGreat tour of the fort with a knowledgable guide who took us through the optimal route and explained the main attractions of the fort. It is well worth to take the govt. appointed guides who will make your tour of the fort that much more fulfilling with their tidbits of information. Several uniquely decorated rooms apart from the Sheesh Mahal, definitely worth the time and the ticket price. If the fort authorities perform some restoration work on the balconies and courtyards it would be even more breathtaking to see in its original colour and glory.Visited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 3, 2023
- PavalikaVChennai (Madras), India538 contributionsMagnificent FortFort is truly magnificent in imagination, execution, foresightedness of erstwhile rulers. Takes about 1-2hrs to do justice to one’s trip to Jodhpur. But for this attraction there’s really nothing worth one’s time in Jodhpur. Wish more wheel chair facilities, personnel to attend to differently abled and senior citizens exist. Ticket counter can be better organised. Usual swarming of guides soliciting the business, hangs around the counters. Cost effective cafe would be better in the premises. Prepaid Tuk Tuk counters and cab counters would be required. Overall, the only reason to visit Jodhpur.Visited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 20, 2023
- Swiss_SpringbokBasel, Switzerland21 contributionsGreat Guide to the FortAn excellent Tour to the dort with our guide Dr Jeetender Singh. He knows so much about the history and the displays in the fort, which really makes the tour highly enjoyable. Thanks to him we were able to really enjoy Jodhpur’s attractions.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 27, 2023
- Dr AshouAhmedabad, India132 contributionsVist of Great Rajputana heritage with great guide Mr Pushpendra Singh ji.Mehrangarh fort of Jodhpur, it is a must-see fort in Rajasthan to understand Rajputana culture and the history of Rathores. It is beautiful and well managed fort by trust. We had visited with a well educated and knowledgeable guide Mr Pushpendra Singh. He explained each and every part of the fort along with related history. If you are planning to visit Mehrangarh,you can contact him on 94139 89258.Visited November 2023Traveled with familyWritten November 14, 2023
- Yuvraj KakadeTalegaon, India80 contributionsMust visit attraction in Jodhpur.must visit place of Jodhpur. It’s astonishingly beautiful. The fort is awesome and speaks about its golden time. You need atleast 3 hours to cover all the major points. Lots of things to see here. The ticket price is 200/- per person. Totally worth the price. The carvings made on the jodhpuri stone are simply mind-blowing. The jharokhaa for queens, meeting halls, kings bedroom, small museum are worth to watch. At the backyard there is garden, temple and lots of canons are placed there. You can enjoy the blue city view from the top of the fort. Please do take a guide, the guide provides good history about the fort. The guides are government certified.Visited November 2023Traveled with familyWritten November 25, 2023
- Teertha GKolkata (Calcutta), India763 contributionsThe premium attraction of JodhpurA historical fort which has been well preserved, beautifully maintained and tries to make the visit as easy as possible. The elevator, only fort to have one, makes it easy even for people who has mobility problems. Entry fee for Indians is INR 200 and elevator costs another INR 50. Apart from the different mahals, most of which beautifully decorated, the court provides a bird's eye view of Jodhpur and its famous blue houses. Chamunda Mata temple area has the best view. There are a few eating options inside but we found the Cafe Mehran to be overpriced with ordinary food. The fort also looks great from outside particularly during evening when the lights are on. For those interested in photography and would like to photograph the fort and Jaswant Thada together, go to Rao Jodha Desert Park and visit the Blue Trail along with a guide.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten December 11, 2023
- Sumeet GararaKenya59 contributionsAmazingAmong history and 12 floors. For the convenience of tourists a lift has been installed which is paid. It will take you to the top most floor and then you can come down while observing things. Very well maintained place. Around an hour in this place, You should tour guides. The ticket costs around 200 rupees worth the visit.Visited December 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten December 13, 2023
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Khush
Mumbai, India118 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Beautiful and not to be missed. It is better to buy tickets online and avoid the crowds because visitors are not wearing masks. The elevator takes you directly to the rampart and one has to buy separate tickets for that. All the restaurants inside the fort are closed like the Chokelao. A guide is a must at this palace as audio guide has been discontinued and the guides are extremely well informed about the palace and the city history. The tour takes 2.5 hour and the palace doesn't have ac rooms but inside it is cool and easy for children to go around.
Written August 10, 2021
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SalimM
London, UK1,912 contributions
Dec 2019
Mehrangarh Fort is the star of Jodhpur. It is on a hill and can be seen from afar. The architecture of the buildings inside are amazing and each has its own diverse history associated with it. It is also a formidable fort that invaders never succeeded in breaching it. In fact, you can see signs of cannons that were fired at its huge walls barely causing a dent. It was built in 1459 making it even more of a wonder when you see the architecture and the way some of the sections are carved into the rocks. A unique feature of this fort is that there is a lift to take you to the top for a small extra fee.
From the top, you get panoramic views of the Blue City. The houses below look like blue carpets laid out at the bottom. It is worth going round the different corners after coming out of the lift to enjoy the sights.
Within the fort you can see the magnificent palaces. The main palaces are Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Zenana Dude, Takht Vilas and Jhanki Mahal. There are also two temples located inside the fort - Chamundi Devi Mandir and Nagnechiaji Mandir. There is also a museum which exhibits a rich collection of palanquins, musical instruments, royal cradles, costumes, arms, furniture and paintings. It is awesome.
To fully enjoy Mehrangarh fort and to make sure you do not miss any part it is better to take a guide as you will most certainly miss the nooks and cranies within the palaces.
From the top, you get panoramic views of the Blue City. The houses below look like blue carpets laid out at the bottom. It is worth going round the different corners after coming out of the lift to enjoy the sights.
Within the fort you can see the magnificent palaces. The main palaces are Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Zenana Dude, Takht Vilas and Jhanki Mahal. There are also two temples located inside the fort - Chamundi Devi Mandir and Nagnechiaji Mandir. There is also a museum which exhibits a rich collection of palanquins, musical instruments, royal cradles, costumes, arms, furniture and paintings. It is awesome.
To fully enjoy Mehrangarh fort and to make sure you do not miss any part it is better to take a guide as you will most certainly miss the nooks and cranies within the palaces.
Written March 21, 2020
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Sam194852
Mumbai, India87 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Jodhpur is a city in the Thar Desert of the northwest Indian state of Rajasthan. Its 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort is a former palace that’s now a museum, displaying weapons, paintings and elaborate royal palanquins (sedan chairs). Set on on a rocky and more. Before this fort, I visited other forts like Amber Fort,Jaisalmer Fort as part of my Rajasthan tour. But,in this fort, one thing was very disappointed me that separate tickets for climbing the fort and for elevator in addition to the entry ticket as the elevator shouldn't be charged and it should be provided for ease of climbing/reaching of tourists like old age and children. And other thing , selfie stick usage charges are also there as camera/mobile phone is free, I don't understand why thhi discrimination exists. The fort guide charges are also too expensive starting form RS 500/- which won't be affordable for lower middle class people, Govt must consider about the same and offer previlages to visit these ancient forts for memorising our fore Heroes... The Fort converted Museum is really a must visit place as part of Rajasthan Trip to witness and remembering the past and ancient times art, sculpture,palki,arms used etc
Written February 14, 2020
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PhilthetravellerXI
Avoca Beach, Australia863 contributions
Feb 2020
Jodhpur is a most interesting city, known as the Blue City – you can appreciate that especially in the late afternoon from the top of the expansive famous Mehrangarh Fort. This is a must to visit – we took the audio tour which leads you around the major buildings of this Fort which goes back to the mid-1400s. It is divided into a number of stages which are well marked and numbered so that the self-guided tour works very well. There are a number of museum area with beautifully preserved and displayed features – weapons, carriages, and clothing. You certainly get a feeling of what life was like in this part of India over the centuries. There are plenty of viewing areas to photograph the fort and the views over Jodhpur. Allow at least 2 hours. There is a very good souvenir shop with books and items of clothing and also a fine café to rest. The views from the roof gardens and main restaurant at sunset are amazing and well worth booking a meal. As darkness falls the Fort is progressively lit and beautifully displayed.
Written May 15, 2020
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Tom
Sheffield, UK38 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
It's probably the best architectural landmark I have ever visited. Mind-blowingly beautiful grand and intricate, it was sometimes hard to comprehend that this had been built. It wasn't busy when we went, slightly out of season and around 1030 on a hot day. It was also a really cool temperature in the Fort, so there no need to worry about walking around it in high heat. However, I would recommend going at 9 when it opens as it is hot in the sun in the courtyards etc and less busy. We took a guide to help us (the audio headsets are either no longer available or they were broken, which I was dubious about), and I throughly recommend using a guide. For 500 rupee, they were able to tell us more than we would have been able to learn ourselves. With a guide it was about 1 hour but I think you can spend more about 2 hours here if you want to take it slower. Recomend also taking the lift, even though it's another 50 rupee. The entry cost was 600 rupee pp. It officially says no bags or food and drink, however we took in a bottle of water and small shoulder bags which were fine. There is a beautiful gift shop and a small bazaar selling things which are much more expensive here than in the town markets however some things like the art work is exclusive to the Fort markets.
Written April 13, 2023
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MoominJ
Kettering, UK35 contributions
Jan 2020
Absolutly do not miss a visit to Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur. The foundation of the fort was started in 1459, quite how they built it I don't know is a mighty construction, the drive to it is impressive and gives a flavour of what is to come. We had an audio guide which I would recommend, this is very informative and you learn so much. We saw many forts on our tour of Rajastan and I think that for me this is one of the most imressive. I would allow a good 2-3 hours perhaps even longer if you can.
There are various cafe and restaurants to get refreshments and gift shop as well.
There are various cafe and restaurants to get refreshments and gift shop as well.
Written February 13, 2020
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GstarLondon
London, UK41 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Spectacular! Mind blowing, to see a perfectly preserved fortified palace like this was just amazing. The entry fee includes an audio tour that was informative and provided a glimpse of what life must have been like here. The views are stunning from the top, 2 hours very well spent.
Written January 21, 2020
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Abuzar Siddiqui
New Delhi, India57 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
The fort is absolutely beautiful and breathtaking. It was built on a rock therefore it involves a lot of slope walking. The charges are ₹120/person and if you take a lift it cost extra ₹50. The fort is one of the finest pieces of Mewar architecture. The major portion of jodhpur is visible from the top of the fort. There are small museums within the fort. It's definitely a must visit site.
Written March 11, 2020
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Fraser66
Norwich, UK364 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
You can get the the fort either by car or elephant our travel agent would not book the elephants and I am so glad we took the car. These magnificent animals are worked so hard in extreme heat, I know they need to make a living but it's awful to see these animals suffering so much.
Right the fort looks amazing when you 1st see it from the dam at the base of it all the way through the amazing rooms and also the views from it to Jodphur city. We had a personal guide and the information was vital to get the full benefit of visiting the fort, pay for a guide worth every penny. They have so much history about each room, the rulers and the events in each h of the courtyards. The elephant Howdah and Palanquins are amazing and in great condition considering there age.
Other than the fort which was one of the best we seen in Rajasthan, Jodphur doesn't have a lot else but the fort is worth visiting and give a good 4 hours to see everything.
Right the fort looks amazing when you 1st see it from the dam at the base of it all the way through the amazing rooms and also the views from it to Jodphur city. We had a personal guide and the information was vital to get the full benefit of visiting the fort, pay for a guide worth every penny. They have so much history about each room, the rulers and the events in each h of the courtyards. The elephant Howdah and Palanquins are amazing and in great condition considering there age.
Other than the fort which was one of the best we seen in Rajasthan, Jodphur doesn't have a lot else but the fort is worth visiting and give a good 4 hours to see everything.
Written March 12, 2020
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Brun066
Florence, Italy13,372 contributions
Sep 2019
Mehrangarh Fort, together with Jaipur's Amber Fort, is probably the most splendid of Rajasthan's royal residences. But its added value, even compared to the Amber Fort, is the greater care it presents both in the conservation and in the presentation of its parts.
This is due to the existence of a "Mehrangarh Museum Trust", which manages the monument, and which appears very well organized and active.
In addition to taking good care of the monument, the trust also has a website of rare completeness and interest, which, read before the visit (in addition hopefully to the news of a guidebook) makes superfluous any guided visit.
The birth of the current city of Jodhpur at the base of the fort coincides with the foundation of the fort itself, traditionally set in 1459. And unlike the rajahs of Jaipur, the rajahs of Jodhpur have never abandoned this palace to move to the city center: so it has been the object of attention and enrichment up to the threshold of our age.
The fort therefore perfectly tells the story of the powerful dynasty of the local rajahs, the Marwar, their wealth and their ability to mobilize human resources for a long time, which made possible the real "masonry mountain" that the Fort is.
In singular contrast with the martial aspect of the fortifications is the gracefulness and magnificence of the internal buildings and their rooms, the product of a constructive story that has lasted for more than half a millennium. The concept of "oriental pomp" finds full personification in these rooms. We find here, as in the Mughal imperial palaces (but generally better preserved than in them) rooms of various eras, expressing various styles and devoted to different functions, which is superfluous to list here minutely. A hasty visit to this palace is strongly not recommended: please take advantage of the fact that the Mehrangarh is by far the most time-consuming attraction in Jodhpur, and dedicate yourself to it at least three quarters of a day.
In addition to the rooms that are a monument in themselves, there are the rooms whose value is to host splendid collections of art and crafts, proportionate to the wealth of the rulers.
I have already written for Amber Fort that it symbolizes well the idea we make of Rajasthan; but I must repeat this sentence (and perhaps even more rightly) for the Mehrangarh.
This is due to the existence of a "Mehrangarh Museum Trust", which manages the monument, and which appears very well organized and active.
In addition to taking good care of the monument, the trust also has a website of rare completeness and interest, which, read before the visit (in addition hopefully to the news of a guidebook) makes superfluous any guided visit.
The birth of the current city of Jodhpur at the base of the fort coincides with the foundation of the fort itself, traditionally set in 1459. And unlike the rajahs of Jaipur, the rajahs of Jodhpur have never abandoned this palace to move to the city center: so it has been the object of attention and enrichment up to the threshold of our age.
The fort therefore perfectly tells the story of the powerful dynasty of the local rajahs, the Marwar, their wealth and their ability to mobilize human resources for a long time, which made possible the real "masonry mountain" that the Fort is.
In singular contrast with the martial aspect of the fortifications is the gracefulness and magnificence of the internal buildings and their rooms, the product of a constructive story that has lasted for more than half a millennium. The concept of "oriental pomp" finds full personification in these rooms. We find here, as in the Mughal imperial palaces (but generally better preserved than in them) rooms of various eras, expressing various styles and devoted to different functions, which is superfluous to list here minutely. A hasty visit to this palace is strongly not recommended: please take advantage of the fact that the Mehrangarh is by far the most time-consuming attraction in Jodhpur, and dedicate yourself to it at least three quarters of a day.
In addition to the rooms that are a monument in themselves, there are the rooms whose value is to host splendid collections of art and crafts, proportionate to the wealth of the rulers.
I have already written for Amber Fort that it symbolizes well the idea we make of Rajasthan; but I must repeat this sentence (and perhaps even more rightly) for the Mehrangarh.
Written March 4, 2020
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Hi. Will be visiting Jodhpur in Nov with Senior family members. Kindly confirm if Wheelchair access or Buggy service available at Mehrangarh fort? Ive read in the review that their is a lift to take u up - hopefully it gets you down too? Is it advisable for seniors to visit the fort? If someone can suggest which other tourist attractions they can visit in Jodhpur easily?
Written August 22, 2022
Yes you can find there Wheel Chair and also elevator so she can go with the elevator she can see visit Umaid Bhawan Palace and Jaswant Thada Mandore Garden
Written August 22, 2022
Auto will be available.
however pre booked taxis are safe
Written June 19, 2023
There are no changes in the timings..
Written May 5, 2019
When we visited, camera man were there.. what is your purpose.. they usually have there own camera and can click 3/4 picture of yours for some money..
Written May 5, 2019
What is the best way to get the maximum of a trip where i land wednesday around 2 pm and head out saturday morning. Can extend by a night if its worth?
(suggestions for optimising siteseeing and good local food nearby would be appreciated)
Written July 2, 2018
Famous Food of Jodhpur-
Mirchibada,Shahi Samsosa,Mava kachori,Mogar and pyaaz kachori,Mava roti,Prem pyala,Mishri maava,ras madhuri,Makhaniya lassi of mishrilal shop.
Try gulabjamun ki sabji,chakki ki sabji,kaaju ki sabji at shandar sweets near mahatma gandhi hospital(jalori gate area),
Try omelette at uncle omelette shop just outside tha back gate of ghantaghar(clock tower),also try maava ki kachori,
gulabjamun at chaturbhuj shop(inside old city),mohanji k ladoo(inside old city near ghantaghar),
mirchibada at janta sweet home near railway station,pyaaj ki kachori,makhaniya lassi at mishrilalji shop in ghantghar area,
prem pyala and malai roti at vijay restraunt(inside old city near achalnathji mandir).
Please USE GOOGLE MAP TO LOCATE SHOPS INSIDE OLD CITY AS WELL AS OTHER LOCATIONS
Written July 2, 2018
hello..I will be visiting jodhpur city on feb next month. do mehrangah fort close on saturday and sunday??
regards
Written January 7, 2018
Timings : Open on all days , 09:00 Am to 05:00 Am
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Written January 10, 2018
Is wheelchair available for the disabled?
Written November 13, 2017
lift is available for one side i.e. for going upside . But as it is fort i will not advice to visit the fort by wheel chair because inside it is very narrow inside and not that much liking. The beauty of fort lies outside only.they can view from outside. the look of fort is amazing from outside.
Written November 14, 2017
Hey
I saw on the website that people made a ziplinetour. Is there somebody who knows if this is possible on 15, 16 or 17 july?
Regards
Romeo
Written July 2, 2017
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