Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur: The Complete Guide

                                  MEHRANGARH FORT
A quick inside out

Hello, guys welcome back this topic is going to be very interesting about the Mehrangarh Fort. The Fort is located in the"BLUE CITY" of Rajasthan, Jodhpur
It is one of the largest forts in India.

 Mehrangarh Fort holds the pride of place in Jodhpur because of its splendid architecture and the diverse history associated with it. Considered as one of the most formidable and magnificent forts of Rajasthan, Mehrangarh fort was built by Rao Jodha in the year 1459. The fort is spread over an area of 5 km and is built on 125 m high hill in the outskirts of Jodhpur city. There are seven gates, which can be used to enter the Mehrangarh Fort. These 7 gates are made by different rulers and are built in honor of the victory over Bikaner and Jaipur armies. One can see the panoramic view of the Jodhpur city from this fort, which seems like a blue carpet laid at the foot of a hill. Every ruler of Jodhpur has contributed in the making of this fort. Within the fort, one can see the magnificent palaces. The main palaces located in the Mehrangarh Fort 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 dedicated to Goddess Durga and the Kuldevi respective.

SO you have got info about the fort now lets about the amazing city 

As by the picture you can see why it is called "BLUE CITY"

Jodhpur

Jodhpur is one of the largest cities of India and the second largest of Rajasthan. Jodhpur is a historical city having many palaces, temples, forts, etc. Another name of the city is Surya Nagri or Sun City. The name is given due to bright and sunny weather throughout the year. Blue City is another title given to Jodhpur as many houses of the city are in blue color.

HOW TO GO WHEN AND AT WHAT TIME TO VISIT THE FORT

Visiting Hours

Mehrangarh Fort is opened for the public from 9am to 5pm. The fort is also opened on government holidays. It takes around one to three hours to visit the whole fort due to the presence of many structures inside it.

Tickets

Tourists have to pay an entry fee in order to visit the fort. For Indians, the cost of the ticket is Rs. 60 while for foreigners it is Rs. 400. Photography and video recording are also allowed and the tourists have to pay Rs. 100 for carrying still camera and Rs. 400 for a video camera. The day of 12^th May is celebrated as Jodhpur Foundation Day and entry in the fort is free on this day.

Best Time to Visit

Best time to visit Jodhpur is from October to March as the weather is pleasant. During the period of April to June, the weather of the city is hot and dry while during the period of July to September, the weather becomes hot and humid. There is low to moderate rainfall in the city.

HOW TO REACH THERE

By Air

Jodhpur has a domestic airport which is around 5km away from the city. Flights to Jaipur, Delhi, Udaipur, and Mumbai can be taken from here. The nearest international airport from Jodhpur is Sanganer Airport in Jaipur and Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi.

By Train

Jodhpur is connected to many major cities through the train. There are direct trains to Kolkata, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, Jammu, and other places. No Rajdhani, Shatabdi Double Decker, or Garib Rath Express run from here but super fast and fast mail and express trains start, terminate, and pass through the city.

By Road

Jodhpur is well-connected to the nearby as well as cities in other states through road transport. Tourists can catch buses for their destination from Rai ka Bagh Bus Stand which is near to the Rai ka Bagh Railway Station. Besides these, tourists can also catch buses operated by public and private bus services. Another option to come to and go from Jodhpur is taxi which the tourists can hire from taxi operators.

Guys, I recommend you to visit this fort and explore the heritage of Rajasthan. If you like the blog make sure you comment down and share the blog.

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