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Jaswant Thada, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. Edit

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The Jaswant Thada is architectural landmark found in Jodhpur. Within this cenotaph, there are also two more tombs. Famous Jaswant Thada in Jodhpur, India is an example of architectural brilliance in India. It is a white marble memorial, built out of intricately carved sheets of marble. The carving shows the genius of the sculptors. These stones are extremely thin and polished. As a result, the outside surface of the monument emits a warm glow when the sunrays fall on its surface. There is also beautiful marble jali work on the cenotaph. You can have some nice views from the terrace in front of the cenotaph. Inside the main hall are royal portraits and other possessions. The cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh displays portraits of the rulers and Maharajas of Jodhpur. The main memorial has been built like a temple. To visit the Thada you have to go through the rocky hills. This also lends a mystic aura to the whole visit. Do make sure to visit this architectural delight while on a tour to Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

Jaswant Thada, Jodhpur

HistoryEdit

The Jaswant Thada is architectural landmark found in Jodhpur. It is a white marble memorial built in 1899 in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Jaswant Thada is a royal mausoleum and a classic example of the Rajputana style of architecture. With the imposing white marble and absolute beauty, this landmark in Jodhpur leaves you awestruck. 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 is enriched with its amazing grandeur, beautiful gardens and intricately carved facades. The passage to this structure is through rocky hills giving it an isolated and a mystic aura. The main memorial has been built like a temple with intricately marble stone carvings, and impressive sculptures, frescos, domes and pillars.

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Visiting TimeEdit

9 AM to 5 PM.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 – 2 hours.

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Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs. 10 \-

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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs. 20 \-

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Still Photo Camera Rs. : Rs. 25 \-

Video Camera Rs. : Rs. 50 \-

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Real Taste Restaurant ; Manji ka Hattha Paota, Mandor Road, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. ; Ph/M – 91-291-2540300 ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Jodhpur is well connected by a road network and national highways. The traveler will reach to Jodhpur by taxi. the conventional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are going to be charged for every kilometer.

Bus : Rajasthan Road Transport Corporation provides bus services to all or any cities in Rajasthan from Jodhpur. non-public deluxe buses area unit accessible from Jaipur (330km), Delhi (569 km), Jaisalmer (290 km), Bikaner (240 km) and Agra (580 km). The deluxe bus charges varies between Rs three to Rs four per kilometre.

Train : Jodhpur railhead is a very important junction within the North Western railway zone in India. Jodhpur is well connected to all or any major cities in India as well as Delhi (Rajsthn S Krant), Kolkata (Hwh Ju Express), Chennai (Ms Jodhpur Exp), Mumbai, (Suryanagari Exp), Jaipur (Hwh Ju Express), Jaisalmer (Jsm Dli Express) and city (Ypr Jodhpur Exp). Jodhpur Railway stataion: 0291-2431646.

Air : Jodhpur airport is connected to Jaipur, Delhi, Udaipur and urban center by daily regular flights. The Airport is almost five km away from the town center. Taxi charges concerning Rs one hundred fifty and 3 wheeled ricksha price concerning Rs fifty from airport to town. Jodhpur Airport : 0291 251 2934.

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