Overview
Mehrangarh Fort, How proudy the name is right? Believe me, the story you gonna read about it is more proud. The big height of 140 feet of walls and 70 feet in width and wonderful 7 seven gates resemble victory over different states. Intricate beautiful artwork inside the Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, and Moti Mahal gives this fort the status it carries today.
If you have any plans to visit Jodhpur for work or to enjoy your vacation, I have one fine place to introduce you. If you are on vacation, I know you won’t step out without seeing Mehrangarh Fort.
This article brings you one more historical place from Rajasthan. Although, after Jaisalmer, I have seriously been impressed with the beauty and massive height of a fort is none other than this fort. Hopefully, my madness and love for Rajasthan’s alluring culture will never end.
By the way In case, you are here, try to spend some time seeing this wonderful fort, unless you will regret it later. From the Mehrangarh Fort history, you have many things to watch here.
This article will serve as the best guide to make your vacation the most memorable one. Follow our wordings to find out how you can make a wonderful journey plan with this Mehrangarh Fort and what palaces present are here.
Do you know what is Mehrangarh Fort?
A Beautiful Painting Inside The Fort
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Mehrangarh Fort also called “Mehran Fort” was built in 1459 by Rao Jodha in Jodhpur Rajasthan. The meaning of Mehran is “The Sun”. This Fort was maintained by many Maharajas including Ajit Singh Maharaja, Maldeo Maharaja, and more, after Roa Jodha.
Also, I have written this article, from a travel point of view but If you still want to deep dive into history then you can refer to some authentic links like Wikipedia, Mehrangarh Museum Trust and Rajasthan Tourism website.
It is one of the largest forts in the country and is situated at the top of 140 feet. Mehrangarh Fort is guarded by massive walls and has seven gates. These gates are called Victory Gate, Gopal Gate, Fateh Gate, Bhairon Gate, Marti Gate, Dedh Kamgra Gate, and Marti Gate.
The intricate carvings on the fort walls, sprawling courtyards, striking places, museums, galleries, and most significantly its impressive history attract visitors from all over the world.
You can also see different galleries in Mehrangarh Museum such as Elephant’s Howdahs, Daulat Khana, Armoury, Paintings, and the turban gallery.
Special facts: Surprising thing about this Mehrangarh Fort is, it has appeared in many Hollywood and Bollywood films production such as ” The Dark Knight Rises” and recently “Thugs of Hindustan”.
Location and How to Reach Mehrangarh Fort
Fort is only 6 km from the Jodhpur railway station and 9 km from the Jodhpur Airport. It’s very easy to reach there. For this, you can get easy transport like a Cab, Bike, or Auto Rickshaw (TUK TUK ).
I personally chose to get a bike on rent and visited the whole city with that, I personally feel it is the best way to experience the beauty of the city. In this way, we covered almost all of the city in just 2 days.
The rental bike ranges between 300 to 1500 rs depending upon the two-wheeler you take, The petrol cost you have to bear yourself.
What is inside the fort?
Now, you can have enough information about what Mehrangarh Fort is and its history. Let us speak about the palaces and mahals of the fort you can visit here
For visiting the fort you have to take a single ticket from the entrance and you can visit every corner of the fort, although prices are written separately ahead in this article.
Phool Mahal
Mehrangarh Fort Phool Mahal
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Experience the versatility of phool mahal when visiting a Mehrangarh Fort. It is the most beautiful hall with complex construction. Phool Mahal is named after its design which looks like a flower. Interior work involves gold leaf work, ornate carvings, and delicate mirror work which impress tourists and makes them visit again and again. Must visit once to know and see its rich history, exquisite artwork, and elegant design
Special facts: Phool Mahal room comprises a rare collection of paintings, royal portraits, and popular raga mala paintings.
Visiting time: 9 am to 5 pm
Price:₹200 ( For Indians), ₹600 ( For Foreigners)/ Per person
The best month to visit: November to February
Jhanki Mahal
Jhanki Mahal in Mehrangarh Fort
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Jhanki Mahal in Mehrangarh Fort is mainly used by the royal queens to see outside the palace. It had latticed screens so that nobody could see them even though they see through the window. Women in the palace who want to see outside must follow the purdah system. One of the best features of this palace is the placement of mirrors.
Special facts: Jhanki Mahal was built for the queens to look outside world from the palaces
Visiting time: 9 am to 5 pm
Price:₹200 ( For Indians), ₹600 ( For Foreigners)/ Per person
The best month to visit: October to March
Sheesh Mahal
Sheesh Mahal, the glass place in Jaipur, was located behind the main Moti Bagh Palace. It is one of the famous Mahals near Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It has an exemplary reflection of the rich culture as well as heritage.
Special facts: Sheesh Mahal is only covered with mirrors and these mirrors are imported from Belgium
Visiting time: 9 am to 6 pm
Price:₹200 ( For Indians), ₹600 ( For Foreigners)/ Per person
The best month to visit: October to March
4. Takhat Vilas
Maharaja Takhat Singh created this Takhat Vilas palace. Unfortunately, he was the last ruler who lived in the Mehrangarh Fort. Many traditional styles had been used in this palace to decorate. Come here to look at these beautiful artworks.
Special facts: It is decorated from ceiling to floor with paintings that include folk-style pictures, Hindu gods, Rajasthani folk tales, and also portraits of European women.
Visiting time: 9 am to 5 pm
Price:₹200 ( For Indians), ₹600 ( For Foreigners)/ Per person
The best month to visit: October to March
5. Moti Mahal in Mehrangarh fort
Moti Mahal In Mehrangarh Fort
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Moti Mahal is the largest room as well as the brightest room among the five historic rooms in Mehrangarh Fort. It was also said as “ palace of pearls” which was built by Raja Sur Singh. This amazing palatial room is filled with colored window glasses and decorated ceilings. These are adorned with sea shells gold leaf and mirrors. Visit this palace at once to look at the royal throne.
Special facts: Moti Mahal has the royal throne where the king always sits and listens to a court proceeding is called ” Srinagar Chowki”
Visiting time: 9 am to 5 pm
Price:₹200 ( For Indians), ₹600 ( For Foreigners)/ Per person
The best month to visit: October to March
What else to expect from the Mehrangarh fort?
- Currently, the fort is being developed in a more vibrant and adventurous spot, for tourists. Outside the main gate and there is Zip Line developed by the authorities. Many tourists come to experience the adventurous sport.
Photo by Son Tung Tran:
The fee for Zip Line is 1700 to 2000 rs for an Adult.
- Cafeteria
Cafe At Mehrangarh Fort
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If You live with in the city then there could not be any other better place to hang out with your friends and family. In the evening, under the light sunlight and the Hustle and bustle of the tourists, the vibe is too good to enjoy.
- Musicians inside the fort
When you go inside, just after the first massive gate you enter, you will find a singer singing regional folk songs and some classy Bollywood songs too. One of my favorites is “Udd Ja Kale Kava” and “Kesariya Balam”
When you realize that it’s only the beginning of the tour and the whole fort is pending, gives you more pleasure.
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What the other small mahal took place in Mehrangarh Fort?
Khabka mahal: This was used as a sleeping palace that contains two rooms. They are Dipak Mahal and Chandan Mahal
Moti Vilas: Moti Vilas palace in Mehrangarh Fort contains carved lattice screens. Here, the Zenana court was presented which was constructed using stones.
Sardar Vilas: Sardar villas were built nearby to Moti Vilas with beautiful woodwork. This palace woodwork was plated with gold and decoration was done with ivory.
Umaid villas: Umaid vilas palace in Mehrangarh Fort has intake many paintings including the picture of Maharaja Pratap Singh and Maharawal Jaswant Singh, Jaisalmer. Visitors can also find the painting of kings playing Holi festival with their wives.
Conclusion
Hoping that all the above-mentioned information will certainly let you feel like planning a trip to Mehrangarh Fort. This fort is open daily so get rental audio guides or personal guides to get more information about palaces. Don’t fail to experience something interesting and exquisite artwork here.
