India Hotels and Tours provides online information about Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur Forts and Forts of Jodhpur

India Hotels and Tours

About Us Contact Us Hotel Booking Tour Booking Flight Booking Car Rentals Disclaimer Sitemap

Tours to India

Tours to Rajasthan

Travel to Udaipur

Travel to Bikaner

Travel to Chittorgarh

Tours to Kerala

Tours to Agra

Tours to Goa

Tours to North India

Hill Stations of North India

Tours to West India

Travel to Gir National Park

Travel to Ajanta and Ellora

Hill Stations of West India

Tours to East India

Travel to Sunderbans

Temples of East India

Hill Stations of East India

Tours to South India

Tours to Northeast India

Tours From Major Cities in India

Hotels in Major Cities

Hotels in Delhi

Taj Ambassador Hotel

Radisson Hotel

The Oberoi Hilton Hotel

Hotels in Chennai

Le Royal Meridien Hotel

Radisson Hotel Chennai

Hotels in Bangalore

Le Meridien Hotel Bangalore

The Park Hotel Bangalore

more..

We Accept

Credit Card processing by

Home » Travel to Rajasthan » Jodhpur » Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur

Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur

Jodhpur Forts - One of the largest forts in India, the Mehrangarh Fort is a primary tourist attraction of Jodhpur.

Situated on a 400-feet high hillock, the Mehrangarh Fort is guarded by huge and thick walls. It is indeed the most imposing structure you will get to see during travel to Forts of Jodhpur.

History of Fort of Mehrangarh
The construction of the Fort of Mehrangarh has a very interesting history associated with it. Mandore in Rajasthan was always known to be the capital of the Rathore rulers. However, when Rao Jodha took over the reign, he was suggested to move to a safer, grander place as the Mandore Fort was no longer strong. Thus, Jodha founded the Mehrangarh Fort in 1459.

Built on a hill known as the Bhaurcheeria, or the bird mountain, the construction of the Mehrangarh Fort led to the evacuation of the 'lord of birds' Cheeria Nathji, who resided in that hill. To save himself from the curse of the 'lord', Rao Jodha built quite a few temples inside the fort's premises. In fact, the king even buried a man alive to relieve the site of all bad omens.

Inside Mehrangarh
The Fort of Mehrangarh houses the Chamunda Mataji Temple. The idol of goddess Chamunda was installed in the fort way back in 1460. During Dussehra, the people of Jodhpur throng the Mehrangarh Fort to pay a visit to this temple.

The fort also houses four luxurious and elegant palaces - Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal and Takhat Vilas.

The Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur is well known for its rare assortment of galleries, displaying armory, palanquins, paintings, turbans, musical instruments and treasures.

Travel to Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer Tourist Attractions	Jaisalmer Fort
Sam Sand Dunes	Jain Temples
Camel Safari in Jaisalmer	Havelis in Jaisalmer
Khuri Sand Dunes	Hotels in Jaisalmer

India Hotels and Tours provides online information about Mehrangarh Fort, Forts of Jodhpur and Jodhpur Forts. For further queries, please fill up the form below.

Contact No : +91 - 99428 99555 , 98424 30308 , 99425 87000 . Email : info@indiahotelsandtours.com

The site is designed, developed and maintained by: Pearls Group Of Companies