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Short answer: The Mehrangarh Fort ticket price (Jodhpur), from the Mehrangarh Museum Trust’s own website, is ₹200 for Indian visitors and ₹800 for international visitors to enter the Mehrangarh Museum (the fort’s museum); students and senior citizens pay ₹100 (Indian) or ₹500 (international student). A one-way lift costs ₹50, and the audio guide is ₹180 (included for international visitors). The museum is open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on all days, with no weekly closed day listed. Jaswant Thada costs ₹50 (Indian) or ₹100 (international) and Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park costs ₹100, both on separate tickets.
Last checked: 14 November 2026. Prices, timings and rules are from the official Mehrangarh Museum Trust pages (mehrangarh.org) and its official online booking site (mehrangarh.getepay.in). Fees and hours can change, so re-check the official Visit page or call the Trust before you go. This guide is based on official pages and news reports, not a personal visit.
Mehrangarh Fort ticket price 2026
| Ticket (Mehrangarh Museum) | Price (per person) |
|---|---|
| Domestic (Indian) visitor | ₹200 |
| Domestic visitor – concession for students / senior citizens | ₹100 |
| International visitor (audio guide included) | ₹800 |
| International visitor – concession for students | ₹500 |
| Elevator (lift), one way | ₹50 |
| Audio guide (not included for Indian visitors) | ₹180 |
| Audio guide – concession for students / senior citizens | ₹120 |
Source: official Mehrangarh Museum page and the Trust’s online booking page, checked 14 November 2026. Both list the same four admission prices.
- What the ticket covers: the official page calls this the Mehrangarh Museum ticket. The museum has seven period rooms (Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Takhat Vilas, Sardar Vilas, Jhanki Mahal, Dipak Mahal and Moti Mahal) and six galleries (Howdah, Palanquin, Daulat Khana, Painting, Textile and Arms).
- Children: the museum page lists no child rate. The booking site’s FAQ says children below 5 are free and children above 5 need their own ticket; it lists no separate child price, so ask at the counter which rate applies.
- Concessions: the page says “students / senior citizens” without giving an age for seniors. The booking FAQ says students must show their original school or college ID card at entry. Carry ID in either case.
- Example (our arithmetic): two Indian adults and one teenager (no student ID) pay ₹600 for the museum (3 × ₹200). An Indian adult who adds the audio guide pays ₹380 (₹200 + ₹180). One international visitor pays ₹800, with the audio guide included.
Mehrangarh Fort timings
| What | Official time |
|---|---|
| Mehrangarh Museum | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, open all days |
| Museum ticket sales | Close at 5:00 PM (museum page) |
| Jaswant Thada | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, open all days |
| Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park | April–September 7:00 AM–6:30 PM; October–March 8:00 AM–5:30 PM; open all days |
| Chokhelao Garden | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, open all days (home page listing) |
Source: official Visit pages, checked 14 November 2026. Because today is in the October–March period, the Rock Park hours that apply now are 8:00 AM–5:30 PM.
- Closing time conflict: the museum page says ticket sales close at 5:00 PM, but the online booking FAQ says entry to any monument is allowed up to 30 minutes before closing time (about 4:30 PM) and that online booking closes one hour before closing. We cannot tell which rule the gate applies on the day, so plan to arrive well before 4:30 PM.
- No weekly closed day is listed; every Trust site shows “Open All Days”.
- Holi: the booking FAQ says the monuments stay closed up to the forenoon on Dhulandi (Holi). Check the official site close to the date.
- Free entry day: the museum page says entry is free for all guests on Jodhpur Foundation Day, 12 May; only the lift charge applies. That date has passed for 2026.
Jaswant Thada and Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park tickets
The Mehrangarh Museum ticket does not list entry to these two sites. Each has its own price on the official pages.
| Site | Price |
|---|---|
| Jaswant Thada – domestic visitor | ₹50 |
| Jaswant Thada – international visitor | ₹100 |
| Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park | ₹100 (students up to Class 12 free with ID) |
| Rock Park – naturalist for a guided walk | ₹200 |
- Guide fees at the museum (pay the guide directly, GST included): 1–4 people ₹500; 5–15 people ₹600; 16–30 people ₹800; 31–50 people ₹1,000.
- Jaswant Thada guide fees differ between the two official sites: the mehrangarh.org page lists ₹150 (1–4), ₹200 (4–15), ₹250 (16–30) and ₹300 (31–50), while the booking site lists ₹100, ₹135, ₹170 and ₹225. Confirm the rate with the guide before you start.
- Example (our arithmetic): an Indian adult who visits all three sites with separate tickets pays ₹350 (₹200 + ₹50 + ₹100); an international visitor pays ₹1,000 (₹800 + ₹100 + ₹100), before any lift or guide fees.
How to buy tickets (online and at the fort)
- Online: the Trust’s official ticketing site is mehrangarh.getepay.in. Per its FAQ: a payment gateway charges an internet handling fee; up to 10 tickets per transaction; tickets are valid for the booked date only; once paid, tickets cannot be cancelled, replaced or refunded; and you must carry the same original ID that you entered when booking.
- At the fort: the booking FAQ says tickets can also be bought directly at the ticket counter during working hours. The Trust’s phone numbers are 0291-2548790 and 0291-2548992.
- Arrival: the Rock Park page mentions a Visitors Centre 800 metres from the main fort gate. A trade-magazine feature (Metropolis, 14 October 2026) describes a new visitor centre where visitors go through security and ticketing before the entrance plaza. We could not confirm the details of this arrangement from the Trust’s pages.
- Book through the official site or at the counter, not through search ads or unofficial “ticket” sites.
Address and contact
| Item | Details (official) |
|---|---|
| Address | Mehrangarh Museum Trust, P.B. # 165, The Fort, Jodhpur 342006, Rajasthan |
| Phone | 0291-2548790 / 0291-2548992 |
| [email protected] |
Source: official Contact page and booking-site footer, checked 14 November 2026. Use a live map for the road route and parking on the day; we did not find parking fees for the museum on the official pages.
Lift, audio guide, photography and bags
- Lift: ₹50 one way, per the museum page.
- Audio guide: ₹180, or ₹120 with the student/senior concession. International visitors get it included in the ₹800 or ₹500 admission price.
- Photography, camera fees, bag and food rules: the museum page does not publish them, so we do not quote any. Follow the notices and staff instructions at the gate.
Recent news (last 12 months)
- December 2025: NDTV Rajasthan reported on 29 December 2025 that the Rajasthan government’s Archaeology and Museum Department roughly doubled entry fees at state-run monuments from the new year (for example Amer Fort). Mehrangarh is run by the Mehrangarh Museum Trust and publishes its own prices; we found no report applying that increase to it.
- October 2026: Amar Ujala reported on 4 October 2026 that the Trust and INTACH are working to have the fort’s rock area recognised as India’s first UNESCO Global Geopark, with a public awareness event planned for 6 October. This is a proposal, not an approval, and no visitor change was announced.
- October 2026: Metropolis magazine (14 October 2026) featured a new visitor centre at the fort that organises arrival, security and ticketing.
We found no news in the last 12 months of a change to the Mehrangarh ticket prices, a long closure or a renovation closure of the museum.
Tips before you go
- Arrive at 9:00 AM; the museum is open every day and the lift is available for ₹50 one way.
- Reach the counter well before 4:30 PM in case the 30-minute rule applies.
- Carry the original ID you used to book online, and student ID if you want the concession.
- Budget extra for the audio guide (Indian visitors) and separate tickets for Jaswant Thada and Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park.
- Comparing other Indian museums? See the Victoria Memorial (Kolkata) ticket price guide and the Salar Jung Museum (Hyderabad) ticket price guide. For another Rajasthan fort, see Bhangarh Fort.
FAQ
What is the Mehrangarh Fort ticket price in 2026?
₹200 for Indian visitors and ₹800 for international visitors for the Mehrangarh Museum; ₹100 and ₹500 with the student/senior or student concession, per the official museum page checked on 14 November 2026. The lift is ₹50 one way.
What are the Mehrangarh Fort timings?
The museum is open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on all days. The official page says ticket sales close at 5:00 PM, while the booking FAQ says entry is allowed until 30 minutes before closing, so arrive earlier.
Is Mehrangarh Fort closed on any day?
No weekly closed day is listed; the official pages show “Open All Days”. The booking FAQ says the monuments stay closed up to the forenoon on Dhulandi (Holi).
Is the audio guide included in the ticket?
For international visitors, yes. Indian visitors pay ₹180 (₹120 with concession).
Can I book Mehrangarh Fort tickets online?
Yes. The official booking site is mehrangarh.getepay.in. Carry the same original ID you used to book; tickets cannot be refunded or changed.
Does the fort ticket include Jaswant Thada?
The official pages list Jaswant Thada separately: ₹50 for domestic visitors and ₹100 for international visitors.
Is entry ever free?
Yes, on Jodhpur Foundation Day (12 May) for all guests, per the official museum page; the lift charge still applies. Students up to Class 12 enter Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park free with ID.
Sources (checked 14 November 2026)
- Mehrangarh Museum Trust – Mehrangarh Museum
- Mehrangarh Museum Trust – Jaswant Thada
- Mehrangarh Museum Trust – Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
- Mehrangarh Museum Trust – Visit
- Mehrangarh Museum Trust – online booking FAQ
- Mehrangarh Museum Trust – online booking (Mehrangarh Museum)
- NDTV Rajasthan, 29 December 2025 (state monument fee increase)
- Amar Ujala, 4 October 2026 (UNESCO Global Geopark proposal)
- Metropolis, 14 October 2026 (visitor centre)
