The tour takes the visitor on a veritable treasure hunt through the Fort which includes a museum with magnificent collections of silver elephant howdahs, gilded palanquins, carved ivory, weapons inlaid with gold and jewels, rare pieces of textile, and some of the world’s finest miniature paintings…

The Fort itself is a stunning example of asymmetrical and organic Rajput architecture combined with the elaborate geometry and floral decoration of the Mughals. It is, in Rudyard Kipling’s famous exclamation, “…the work of angels and giants! “

The commentary for the tour, authentic history and family lore; descriptive, evocative and highly informative, is embellished with the reminiscences and views of the Royal Family. The Maharaja Gaj Singh II, who ascended to the Gadi of Jodhpur in 1952 at the age of four, the 38th Rathore Chief in direct line from Rao Sheoji (1226-1273), shares his memories of the moving Raj Tilak Ceremony at Mehrangarh.

The Maharani Hemlata Rajye talks of her role in the modern context while the Princess Royal, Baiji Lal Shivranjani Rajye, speaks up for the next generation, The Queen Mother, The Raj Mata Krishna Kumari describes life within the walls of the Zenana. Later the Crown Prince, Yuvraj Shivraj Singh, share his vision of Mehrangarh and Jodhpur in the 21st Century..

The Audio tour throws light on both the art and architecture of this magnificent and impregnable Fort, which was attacked often but never conquered by force, while recounting the stories and legends of the proud ruling Rathore clan, the legendary Rajput warriors of Marwar.

The Tour will initially be available in Hindi, English, French and German; other languages will be added later. A map of the Fort will be included with the audio tour to help guide visitors through the palatial labyrinth that makes up the unique museum; into the great hallways and long corridors, through the armories and dungeons, bedrooms, pavilions and courtyards, with their priceless collections…