The trip up to the fort took about 15 minutes from the center of town.
I went to the tourist counter , received the headphones & the director gadget .There were 34 specific historical areas with a recording depicting the significance of the site.
This ranged from glass case containing various swords to living areas .
I found it very...
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Meherangarh Fort
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Its huge! Lots to see and do inside and offers great views of the Blue City - definitely worth a stop in Jodhpur for if you like forts and that sort of thing
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Mehrangarh fort is imposing and hits you with its first sight on a 125 mtr high hilltop. It is visible from a distance. Its the must visit in city.The fort was built in 1459 AD by Roa Jodha.The entrance fee to fort for foreigners is about 8$ in which audio guide is included which is available in diff languages.The charges...
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Wow! I don't even like historical things, but this was so interesting! I completely recommend this fort over any "living forts" because it isn't filled with shops!
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Beautiful fort, its well maintained and view from the top is stunning. Best time to visit this place would be morning or late afternoon to catch beautiful sunset.
You really don't need a guide if you are on your own or a couple and have enough time to spare. Local guides are generally good and not so expensive.
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Mehrangarh fort is one of best fort n Rajasthan. I visited many fort, but this fort is majestic, clean and very well maintained fort. You can feel the historical proud here. The great view of blue city.
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Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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Nostalgia of Rajputana days.. We liked it very much considering the huge strong structure, the design which stood the test of the time. One would enjoy it more if able to browse through the history of Rajasthan and particularly, Marwar.
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Pune, India
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This is one really huge fort with lots of history behind it. Would recommend that if you have time, take headphones instead of a guide. Spare at least half a day for this fort. The view from the fort is breathtaking. You will get a glimpse into the world of kings and queens. Recommend this over the highly overrated Umed...
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Pune, India
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Meherangarh fort is a picture perfect tourist attraction, where one gets to see the glimpse of historical grandeur. Many artifacts and rooms are well preserved and provide good entertainment to visual senses. A must visit in Jodhpur!
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Beautifully maintained, huge, interesting. The audio guide was worth it. Views are amazing. A can't miss.
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3.5 out of 5, 33 reviewsLast reviewed 14 May 2013
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