Mandore Gardens
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The former capital of Marwar before Jodhpur was founded. Its gardens hold several red sandstone memorial temples for Jodhpur's rulers.
Mandore lies about 9 kilometers north of Jodhpur and was the capital of the Marwar kingdom before Rao Jodha moved the capital to Mehrangarh. Today the Mandore Gardens contain several memorial temples (devals) to past Jodhpur rulers. Unlike the usual umbrella-shaped memorial pavilions, these are tall, Hindu temple-style structures finely carved from red sandstone, and the one for Maharaja Ajit Singh is the most impressive. The garden also has the Hall of Heroes, a room of painted giant statues of folk heroes and deities, along with the ruins of the old city and a small museum. Langur monkeys are often seen in the garden. It is about a 30-minute tuk-tuk ride from the old city and suits a half-day trip. Entry is cheap, but some areas may be closed during restoration.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Balsamand Lake Palace
- Jaswant Thada
- Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
- Blue City (Brahmpuri)
- Ranisar & Padamsar Lakes
- Gulab Sagar
- Mehrangarh Fort
- Toorji Ka Jhalra Stepwell