Jaswant Thada of Jodhpur - One of
the major tourist attractions
of Jaswant Thada Jodhpur is located
very close to the imposing Mehrangarh
Fort.
In fact, it is half way
up the long road to the fort.
It has served as a cremation ground
for the Jodhpur rulers for a long
time.
Cradled between sandstone hills,
Jaswant Thada is a memorial dedicated
to one of the greatest rulers
of Jodhpur, Maharaja Jaswant Singh.
Built in 1899, under the supervision
of Maharaja Sardar Singh, this
royal cenotaph is par excellence.
A marvel in itself, Jodhpur Jaswant Thada
gives expression to Rajputana
architecture at its best.
The
main monument is made of white
marble.
Built in the style of
a temple, the Jaswant Thada in Jodhpur is
adorned with paintings, sculptures,
pillars and domes.
The marble
used in the cenotaph glitters
when the beaming sunrays fall
on it.
On your tour of Jodhpur Jaswant Thada will feature prominently
in the list of must-see sites.
The memorial houses huge life-size
portraits of erstwhile Rathore
rulers.
You will find sections
dedicated to queens and courtesans
of the Maharaja.
There are quite a few other cenotaphs
built nearby Jaswant Thada in Jodhpur.
However,
none of these can come close to
matching the creative brilliance
of Jaswant Thada of Jodhpur.
Jodhpur
tourist attractions primarily
comprise numerous forts, temples
and palaces.
Situated on the edge
of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan,
Jodhpur is a fascinating city
that effortlessly blends an old
world charm with ultramodern suburban
lifestyle.
Tourist attractions of Jodhpur
are a traveler's delight.
Easily
accessible from all corners of
the city, Jodhpur tourist attractions
are bound to enthrall you with
their architectural brilliance
and intricacy.
PLACES
TO SEE IN TOUR OF JODHPUR
Visit Jodhpur India Tour - On your travel to Jodhpur, the
imposing forts and havelis will
hog all the attention.
The majestic
Mehrangarh Fort is undoubtedly
the face of Jodhpur tourism. Make
a visit to the tribal settlements
in the nearby areas.
Scenic lakes
in the city break the monotony
of the arid desert.
JODHPUR TRAVEL - GENERAL INFORMATION
Population: 77
million
Languages: Rajasthani, Hindi and English.
Best season: November to
March
STD code: 0291
