Jaswant Thada Jodhpur

One of the best places to visit in Jodhpur, Jaswant Thada is located at a distance of a few metres from Mehrangarh Fort, another popular tourist attraction in Jodhpur. Made of white marble on the bank of a lake, this heritage attraction is also known as the Taj Mahal of Mewar. One of the must-visit monuments to explore while on a Jodhpur sightseeing tour, Jaswant Thada is a cenotaph built by Maharaja Sardar Singh in memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II in 1899. According to Jaswant Thada history, though the entire building was built in the style of Rajasthani architecture the domes were constructed in the Mughal style. And, that’s how it shows how Rajput rulers incorporated Mughal architecture in their constructions. The cenotaph still serves as the cremation ground for the family members of Marwar and it adorns delicate artworks along with pictures and paintings of the deceased rulers. The vibrant appeal of the structure is furnished by the local folk singers and musicians who sit on the steps of the architecture to perform authentic Rajasthani folk songs. A beautifully decorated white piece of art located amidst verdant greenery and a glowing lake under the blue sky, Jaswant Thada will always amuse you with its charming sight on your Jodhpur Rajasthan Tour.