Overview

  • Features: White marble memorial for Jodhpur rulers set in landscaped gardens
  • Opening Times: 9am to 5pm, daily
  • Best Time to Visit: Late October to early March
  • Duration: 30 mins to 1 hour
  • Travelled By: Foot
  • Cost: Indian/foreigner Rs 15/30, camera Rs 25
  • Address: Mehrangarh Fort Road, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
  • Type: Shrine

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What We Liked

Beautiful memorial in a peaceful garden setting.

What We Disliked

Difficult to get to unless if you’re going to the Fort.

Summary

If you’re visiting Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, you should make a slight detour and visit Jaswant Thada which is a couple of kilometres away from the fort. Read this article for interesting facts about Jaswant Thada as well as details on how to get there from Mehrangarh Fort.

10 Interesting Facts About Jaswant Thada Jodhpur

 

If you’re visiting Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, you should make a slight detour and visit Jaswant Thada which is a couple of kilometres away from the fort. It used to be the cremation ground of the former rulers of Jodhpur; today, it is a royal crematorium for the family members of the Maharajas. For visiting tourists, it’s a lovely part of town to get away from the hustle and bustle of the blue city, and enjoy the architectural brilliance of the marble cenotaph, and the panoramic views of the lake and rugged hills along the way. Read on for interesting facts about Jaswant Thada as well as details on how to get there from Mehrangarh Fort.

 

 

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10 Interesting Facts About Jaswant Thada Jodhpur

  1. Jaswant Thada is a 19th century royal cenotaph built by Maharaja Sardar Singh in commemoration of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, the 33rd Rathore ruler of Jodhpur
  2. This beautiful architectural landmark of Jodhpur is known as the Taj Mahal of Marwar
  3. Before the entrance to Jaswant Thada is a life-size marble statue of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II seated on a horse
  4. The memorial is built from intricately carved sheets of marble which are extremely thin and polished to emit a warm golden glow when the sun’s rays fall across the surface
  5. The cenotaph has beautiful marble jali (carved marble lattice screens) work designed to make it look like a temple
  6. In addition to the main tomb of Jaswant Singh II, there are two more tombs inside the cenotaph
  7. Photos of the Maharajas adorn the tombs covered with beautiful flowers and sandalwood incense
  8. The walls are covered with portraits of the Maharajas of Jodhpur, going back to the 13th century
  9. There is a lovely open terrace in front of the cenotaph which provides nice views of the entire grounds
  10. The grounds are covered with exquisitely carved gazebos, a beautiful mulch-tiered garden, and a small lake in the distance

 

 

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How to get to Jaswant Thada from Mehrangarh Fort?

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To get to Jaswant Thada you have to go through the rocky hills which lends a mystic aura to the whole visit. If you’re combining a visit to Jaswant Thada with Mehrangarh Fort, exit from the north entrance of the fort and walk up Mehrangarh Fort Road. The walk to Jaswant Thada is quite strenuous; however, there are beautiful vistas to be had along the way.  The panoramic views take in the small lake and the memorial against a backdrop of red sandstone hills.

 

 

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