Forts and Monuments

Location: Jodhpur , Rajasthan
Highlights: Period Halls, massive Gates, Chamunda mata temple, museum
Timing: 09:00 A.M. To 05:00 P.M
Entry Fee: For Indians: Rs. 220, For Foreigners: Rs. 250 including admission, camera and audio guide

Take a tour to Jodhpur in Rajasthan and explore Mehrangarh Fort. It was built by Rao Jodha in 1459 and is one of the biggest forts in the entire India. With the passage of time successive rulers put best effort to enhance its beauty. The fort is located on a hill range, at a height of 122m above the city and attracts tourist all the year round.

The 15th century Mehrangarh Fort has witnessed the royal grandeur and till date it preserves all that has the power to flatter with the thought of travelers, here. The period halls, the massive gates, the museum, the temple, the cenotaph et al are major attractions in the fort.

Fort Architecture
Mehrangarh Fort has been constructed following the Rajputana style of architecture that are visual delight for tourist visiting Jodhpur. A series of apartments within the fort are embellished with Chinese tiles, Murano glassware and glided wood. The courtyards, facades, hall of palace and interior are fine specimens of craftsmanship. The hued windows of the Baithak are excellent sitting point for explorers. The 200 year old Takhat Vilas Palace is a must-visit center in the fort complex. Its nook and corner has murals, painted on wet plasters. Elephantine carpets, ornate vases, hookahs highlights the luxury life-style of Rajput families.

Tourist Attractions
Mehrangarh Fort is dotted with attractions, which beckons the days of erstwhile ruling dynasties.

Period Halls, namely, Moti Mahal, Sukh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Umaid Mahal and Takhat Vilas Palace are most attractive locations within the fort. The dangling Belgian Christmas ball resonates the royalty of Rajasthan. The huge pols, like Lohapol, Surajpol, Imritiapol, Jaypol and Fatehpol foretell the vigor of past. Tourist with religious mind can pay a visit to the age-old temple of Chamunda Mata. Every year during Dusshera, devotees flock to the holy shrine and celebrate the festival with great enthusiasm.

Museum in Mehrangarh Fort pulls greatest number of visitors. The store house sparkles with treasuring miniature paintings, that date back to 18th and 19th centuries. On entering the museum through Surajpol, tourist can have a glimpse of the collections of elephant carriage, palanquins, armoury, rampant lions some of which shimmers with interesting work of motifs.

A gift shop in the museum help travelers pick some antique souvenirs and take back home some million dollar memories.

Nearby Places to get around
Apart from enjoying a monumental tour to Mehrangarh Fort, tourist can extend their journey to white marbled Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace and Museum and Clock Tower in Jodhpur.