Mehrangarh fort : The sandstone fort is rising sheer out of 125 m high rock. The bastioned walls are 24 m thick and 40 m high. The majestic fort has a huge palace inside, which houses a museum. Entry Rs 20, camera Rs 50. The main gate to the fort is Jai Pol followed by six more gates that leads to the palace. Suraj Pol is the entrance to the museum.

Mehrangarh fort museum is one of the best museums in Rajasthan. The collection includes a golden throne, fine miniature paintings, traditional costumes, Rajasthani turbans, folk music instruments and fascinating weapons. The museum has Palki khana exhibiting richly gilded palanquins, elephant howdahs and a spectacular palanquin covered in gold leaf dating to 1730.

The 17th century howdah made of solid silver, a gift from the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Shringar Chowk courtyard has the coronation throne of the Jodhpur rulers made of white marble.

The Silesh Khana weapon collection includes damascened Mughal daggers, gem-studded shields and special armour for war elephants. Steps leads to Umaid Mahal, which exhibits miniature paintings of Jodhpur school. The next chamber is Phool Mahal ("Flower Palace"), the Hall of Public Audience.