Mehrangarh Fort & Jaswant Thada: Private Jodhpur tour with guide

Mehrangarh Fort rises 410 feet above the city. Jaswant Thada's carved marble sits at its base

A private full-day guided tour of Jodhpur covers Mehrangarh Fort, the UNESCO-recognized stronghold built in 1459 atop a 125-meter hill, and Jaswant Thada, the marble cenotaph built in 1899 for the Marwar royal family. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with an English-speaking guide, bottled water, and coffee or tea. The tour also takes in Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, a 72-hectare restored ecosystem adjoining the fort.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Mehrangarh FortEntry included2h
2. Jaswant ThadaEntry included45m

Explore Jodhpur's main attractions

• Visit Mehrangarh Fort
• Explore Jaswant Thada monument and garden
• Walk through Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park

The experience

Mehrangarh Fort is the centerpiece: one of India's largest and best-maintained forts, built by Rao Jodha in 1459 and guarded by massive walls with seven gates. The fort sits at the top of a 125-meter elevated hill, which means the entrance itself is majestic and commanding. The structure has appeared in major film productions including The Lion King, The Dark Knight Rises, and Thugs of Hindostan. Inside, carved red sandstone palaces and intricate stonework fill the spaces between the walls.

From the fort, the tour moves to Jaswant Thada, a marble cenotaph and mausoleum built in 1899 by Maharaja Sardar Singh in honor of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. The structure is still used by the Marwar Royal Family as cremation grounds. Thin sheets of marble are carved with such precision that light passes through them, and a maintained garden surrounds the monument. The entire complex resembles a temple in its proportions and detail.

Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, spread across 72 hectares near the fort's base, rounds out the day. The park was created in 2006 to restore the natural ecology of the rocky area below Mehrangarh. A private driver handles all transport, and the guide navigates the stops and timing so the day holds together without you arranging anything separately. Bottled water and tea or coffee come along.

What’s included

• Private transportation with a driver.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• English-speaking guide.
• bottled water.
• coffee and tea.
• still and video camera fees.

Information

Lasts 5h, runs every day at 09:00, from US$ 42 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00Other times ›

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or taxi to start the day. The driver collects you and handles the five-hour route through the fort, the cenotaph, and the park, then returns you to your hotel. This works whether you're staying in the walled city or outside it.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Mehrangarh Fort and why does it matter in Jodhpur?

Mehrangarh Fort is one of India's largest and best-maintained forts, built in 1459 by Rao Jodha atop a 125-meter hill overlooking the city. It has appeared in major Hollywood and Bollywood films and is recognized for its seven gates, massive walls, and carved red sandstone palaces inside.

How long is this private tour and what does it include?

The tour runs five hours and includes private transportation with a driver, hotel pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking guide, bottled water, and coffee or tea. Camera fees for still and video photography are also included.

What is Jaswant Thada and how does it connect to the fort?

Jaswant Thada is a marble cenotaph and mausoleum built in 1899 for Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, located near the base of Mehrangarh Fort. The monument features intricately carved thin marble sheets and a maintained garden, and is still used by the Marwar Royal Family as cremation grounds.

Does the tour include Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park?

Yes. Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, a 72-hectare restored ecosystem adjoining the fort, is part of the itinerary. The park was created in 2006 to restore the natural ecology of the rocky area below the fort.

What is the Blue City and will I see it on this tour?

Jodhpur is nicknamed India's Blue City because of the blue-painted houses throughout the walled city. While the tour focuses on Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, and the desert park, you will see the blue-painted architecture as you move through the city.