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Jaswant Thada
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Jaswant Thada

Getting around: Close to Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, reachable by auto-rickshaw or taxi, or a short walk/drive down from the fort itself.
Hours: Open daily, roughly 9am to 5pm.

Jaswant Thada is a white marble cenotaph built in 1899 in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, its thin marble sheets polished smooth enough to let sunlight filter through with a warm glow. It sits on a small hill with views over Jodhpur, close to Mehrangarh Fort, and includes portraits of various Marwar rulers inside.

Its serene, garden-like setting and reflecting pool contrast with the more imposing scale of Mehrangarh Fort nearby, making it a natural, quieter follow-up stop after the fort.

Jaswant Thada FAQs

Is Jaswant Thada close to Mehrangarh Fort?

Yes, they're a short distance apart and commonly visited together on the same trip.

What makes the marble here notable?

It's cut into thin sheets, polished smooth enough that sunlight filters through with a distinctive warm glow, a notable architectural detail.

How long does a visit take?

45 minutes to an hour.

Is there an entry fee?

Yes, a modest ticket fee applies.

What's inside the cenotaph?

Portraits of various Marwar (Jodhpur) rulers, along with the memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II himself.

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