Jaswant Thada
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A royal memorial built of white marble, known as the “Taj Mahal of Marwar,” across the lake from the fort.
Jaswant Thada lies about 1 kilometer northeast of Mehrangarh Fort. Maharaja Sardar Singh built it in 1899 to honor his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, and it later became the cremation ground of the Jodhpur royal family. The main building is carved from white marble, and some slabs are so thin that they almost let sunlight through, which is why it is called the “Taj Mahal of Marwar.” The grounds have terraced gardens, a small lake and several royal memorial pavilions, and portraits of past rulers hang inside. From here you can look back at Mehrangarh Fort, which is reflected in the lake, making it a classic photo angle. It is a 15-minute walk from the fort or a short tuk-tuk ride, and shoes must be removed to enter. It is best combined with the fort and Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park on the same day.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Blue City (Brahmpuri)
- Gulab Sagar
- Toorji Ka Jhalra Stepwell
- Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
- Mehrangarh Fort
- Clock Tower & Sardar Market
- Ranisar & Padamsar Lakes
- Umaid Garden & Sardar Government Museum