Apart from the grand rooms, a visit to Museums, Armory, and Galleries of Mehrangarh Fort – Jodhpur is a must.
Museum:
Palanquins, howdahs, royal cradles, miniatures, costumes and furniture are displayed in style in the museum.
The museum shop sells T-Shirts, caps, tote bags, books, postcards, music, jewelry, textiles, perfumes, textiles, and much more.
Armory:
Armour used by the Rathore clan over centuries is displayed. The sword hilts made of Jade, Silver, Rhino Horn, Ivory are eye catching. The shields displayed are studded with precious stones and the guns have gold and silver work on their barrels.
Turban Gallery:
A variety of turbans are displayed in the Turban Gallery.
Musical Instruments Gallery:
Music and dance is an integral part of Rajasthan’s culture. Every community and region has their own type of folk music accompanied by different types of instruments. These musical instruments dating back to few centuries are displayed in this gallery.
Place Statistics:
Type of place: Museums, Armory, and Galleries of Mehrangarh Fort
Situated: Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Distance: Jodhpur is 335 Km from Jaipur, 200 Km Ajmer
Transport: Well connected by road and rail
Facilities: Audio tour, lift, rest room and restaurants are available. Jodhpur has very good staying options to suit all budget.
Timing: Sunday–Saturday: 9:00 hrs.–17:00 hrs.
http://www.mehrangarh.org/
