Full-Day Jodhpur City Tour: Mehrangarh Fort & Jaswant Thada

Several gates and extensive sections of Mehrangarh Fort's layered history, then white marble cenotaphs and the old bazaar pulse.

An 8-hour private guided tour of Jodhpur covers Mehrangarh Fort (one of India's largest, built on a hilltop in 1459), and Jaswant Thada, a 19th-century marble cenotaph nearby. The itinerary also includes the Clock Tower, Sadar Market in the old city, and optional entry to Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum (paid separately). Hotel or airport pickup, a professional guide in English, French or German, lunch, and all transport in an air-conditioned vehicle are included. The full day runs 8 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Mehrangarh Fort2h · entry included
2. Jaswant Thada1h · entry included
3. Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum1h

Jodhpur sightseeing and shopping

• 9am Pickup from hotel or station
• Visit Mehrangarh Fort
• Visit Jaswant Thada
• Optional visit to Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum
• Visit Clock Tower and Sadar Market
• Evening shopping in Jodhpur
• Transfer to hotel or station

The experience

Pickup starts at 9am from your hotel, airport or railway station. The route heads straight to Mehrangarh Fort, perched 150 meters above the city on a hilltop that Rao Jodha founded in 1459. To reach the inner palaces, you cross seven gates: each one still marked by the scars of old battles. Inside the fort walls sit several palaces known for their carved stonework and open courtyards. The guide walks you through the layout and the history each gate holds.

By 11am you're at Jaswant Thada, a white marble cenotaph built in the 19th century to honor Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, with three other royal cenotaphs standing nearby. The afternoon takes you to the Clock Tower in the old city and Sadar Market, where the bazaar has kept the old haat culture alive: stalls selling gemstones, silver jewelry, bangles, textiles and clothes line the narrow lanes. If you want to add Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum, you can pay the entrance fee directly. It's the world's sixth-largest private residence, set across 26 acres with a museum displaying royal weapons, antiques, clocks and trophies. The day ends with a transfer back to your hotel, airport or station.

Lunch is a buffet included in the tour price. The guide speaks English, French or German depending on your choice at booking. All travel between stops happens in an air-conditioned private vehicle, so you're not navigating traffic or finding parking yourself. Dress code applies at the fort and museums: knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. No shorts or sleeveless tops.

What’s included

• Monument entrance fees to Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada.
• professional private live guide in English, French or German.
• all transfers and sightseeing by air-conditioned private vehicle.
• buffet lunch.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 16 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problems

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Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're traveling solo or with a small group and want a private guide who sets the pace at each stop: the fixed itinerary and included transport mean the day holds together without you arranging vehicles or timing between sites.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and German.

What is Mehrangarh Fort and why is it worth the visit?

Mehrangarh Fort is one of the largest forts in India, built in 1459 on a 150-meter-high hilltop by Rao Jodha. Seven gates lead into the complex, each bearing marks from historical battles, and inside sit several palaces decorated with carved stonework and expansive courtyards that show the scale of royal life in Jodhpur.

Is Umaid Bhawan Palace included in the tour price?

Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum is optional and requires a separate entrance fee paid directly at the site. The palace is the world's sixth-largest private residence and houses a museum with royal weapons, antiques, clocks and trophies, set across 26 acres of gardens.

What time does the tour start and how long does it run?

Pickup begins at 9am from your hotel, airport or railway station in Jodhpur, and the full tour lasts 8 hours. The exact duration of transfers depends on traffic and the time of day.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes entrance fees to Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada, a professional private guide in English, French or German, buffet lunch, and all transport in an air-conditioned vehicle between sites.

Are there any dress code requirements?

Yes, a dress code applies at the fort and museums. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. Shorts and sleeveless tops are not allowed.

Can I visit Sadar Market and the Clock Tower?

Yes, the afternoon includes a stop at the Clock Tower and Sadar Market in the old city, where you can walk through the bazaar and shop for gemstones, silver jewelry, bangles, textiles and clothes.