Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur

Towering 400 feet above the Blue City, Mehrangarh is one of the most formidable and well-preserved fortresses in India.

Location: Jodhpur, Rajasthan, Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Best time: October to March

How to reach: Jodhpur Airport is 8 km away. Easily accessible by road and railway.

Founded by Rao Jodha in 1459, Mehrangarh Fort dominates the skyline of Jodhpur from a rocky perpendicular cliff. Surrounded by walls up to 120 feet high and 70 feet thick, the fort contains palaces of unsurpassed architectural beauty, including the Moti Mahal (Pearl Palace), Phool Mahal (Flower Palace), and a museum displaying priceless royal palanquins and armory.