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Traveler’s Facts
What’s this: An architectural landmark located in Jodhpur
Should I Visit: Do make sure to visit this architectural delight
Location: 1 km adjacent to the Mehrangarh Fort, accessible by foot
Built by: Sardar Singh in memory of Maharja Jaswant Singh II
Built in: 1899
About Jaswant Thada
Jaswant Thada is a cluster of royal cenotaphs of the Jodhpur royal house, located 500m north of Mehrangarh Fort, and easily reached by the connecting road linking both popular Jodhpur tourist destinations. Maharaja Sardar Singh built the monument in the memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh, in 1899. Regarded as a popular ruler, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, is remembered for the creation of a thriving Jodhpur. He rid the city of bandits while at the same time installing much needed irrigation systems in this dry, desolate area of Rajasthan in North India.
Jaswant Thada, an architectural landmark
Jaswant Thada is built out of intricately carved sheets of marble, a stark contrast to the reddish brown rocky hills scattering the region. These stones are extremely thin and polished so that they emit a warm glow when touched by the sun’s rays. Ornamental gardens surround the base of the building, which architecturally speaking, is utterly magnificent.
A visit to Jaswant Thada provides a perfect picture point of Jodhpur. From this vantage point, tourists can capture the Mehrangarh Fort in addition to the surrounding city and natural landscape. This is a destination in which a pre-booked guide is most helpful. Visitors will gain a better understanding of Maharaja Jaswant Singh and the significance of the memorial to this area of India.
Entrance fees
Indian: Rs.10
Foreigner: Rs.20
Camera Fees: Rs.25
Movie Camera: Rs.50
Timings: 9 AM to 5 PM.
Architecture
The monument, in its entirety, is built out of intricately carved sheets of marble. These stones are extremely thin and polished so that they emit a warm glow when the sun’s rays dance across their surface.
Jaswant Thada, cluster of royal cenotaphs
Within this cenotaph, there are also two more tombs. The Jaswant Thada is a traditional cremation ground of Jodhpur rulers. The grounds also include exquisitely carved gazebos, a beautiful multi-tiered garden, and a small lake.
