Jaswant Thada, Jodhpur - Timings, History, Best Time to Visit

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Distance (From Jodhpur Jn): 5 Kms

Trip Duration (Including Travel): 30 Mins

Place Location: Near Mehrangarh Fort

Transportation Options: Cab / Walk/Trek

Travel Tips: None

At a distance of 1 km from Mehrangarh Fort and 5 km from Jodhpur Junction, Jaswant Thada is a royal cenotaph located near Mehrangarh Fort entrance in Jodhpur city of Rajasthan state. It is famed as one of the most beautiful white marble cenotaphs in Rajasthan and also one of the popular Jodhpur tourist places.

Jaswant Thada was built by Sardar Singh of Jodhpur in 1899 CE in memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. This cenotaph is an example of architectural brilliance in India. Famed as the Taj Mahal of Marwar, Jaswant Thada is a perfect example of Rajputana style of architecture. It is a white marble memorial, built out of intricately carved sheets of marble. These sheets are extremely thin and polished so that they emit a warm glow when illuminated by the sun.

The main memorial has been built like a temple with intricately marble stone carvings, and impressive sculptures, frescos, domes and pillars. The cenotaph has two more tombs within it. The cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh displays portraits of the rulers and Maharajas of Jodhpur. Carved gazebos, a beautiful multi-tiered garden, and a small lake are also located within this cenotaph complex. Royal crematorium and three other cenotaphs are also located at this site. The complex also features a memorial of a peacock that flew into a funeral pyre. There are three other small cenotaphs in the complex.

Timings: 9 AM to 5 PM

Entry Fee: Rs.15 for Indians, Rs.30 for Foreigners, Rs. 25 for Camera and Rs. 50 for video