Mehrangarh Fort and Museum - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting
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About Mehrangarh Fort and Museum
This is one of the largest forts in Rajasthan built in around 1459 by Rao Jodha. The fort is situated 410 feet above the city and is enclosed by imposing thick walls. Inside its boundaries, there are several palaces known for their intricate carvings and expansive courtyards. A winding road leads to and from the city below.
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Ghanta Ghar Jodhpur
0.61km from Mehrangarh Fort and Museum
Also known as clock tower of Rajasthan is in the Indian city of Jodhpur built by Maharaja Sardar singh. Infact the tower dominated the entire scenario.
Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
0.75km from Mehrangarh Fort and Museum
Spread over 72 acres, near the historic Mehrangarh fort. The park contains ecologically restored desert and arid land vegetation. The park was created in 2006 to try and restore the natural ecology of a large, rocky area adjoining and below the fort. It was opened to the public in February 2011.
Jaswant Thada
0.94km from Mehrangarh Fort and Museum
This white marble architecture is a memorial site of a Rajput clan. The cenotaph was built in the 19th century by Maharaja Sardar Singh in the memory of his father. It has a temple-like architecture.
Umaid Bhawan Palace
3.43km from Mehrangarh Fort and Museum
This is one of the world's largest private residences. A part of the palace is managed by Taj Hotels. The palace has 347 rooms and is the principal residence of the former Jodhpur royal family. A part of the palace is a museum.
Mandore Garden
6.29km from Mehrangarh Fort and Museum
Famous for its wide green expanses, exquisite architecture and royal cenotaphs, Mandore Garden of Jodhpur is indeed a sight to behold. The most striking feature of the garden is the gorgeous cenotaphs or 'dewals' that can be found spread all across the Mandore Gardens.
Bullet Baba
48.73km from Mehrangarh Fort and Museum
Om banna is a shrine located in Pali district. devoted to a deity in the form of a motorcycle.
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