Palace & FortMehrangarh Fort
Jodhpur · Marwar
One of India's grandest forts, rising 120 metres of sheer rock above Jodhpur's sea of blue houses.
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Jaswant Thada
Jodhpur · Marwar
The 'Taj Mahal of Marwar' — a serene royal cenotaph of luminous white marble beside a lake, below Mehrangarh.
Timings
9 AM – 5 PM (daily)
Entry
Approx ₹30 (Indian) / ₹50 (foreign)
Best time
Morning, combined with Mehrangarh
Time needed
45 minutes
A short distance from Mehrangarh, the Jaswant Thada is a jewel of a memorial — a royal cenotaph built in 1899 in honour of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Crafted from intricately carved sheets of white marble so thin they glow amber when sunlight passes through them, it's earned the nickname the 'Taj Mahal of Marwar'.
Set beside a small lake with the fort towering behind, its gardens and gazebos make it one of the most peaceful and beautiful spots in Jodhpur — a gentle counterpoint to the mighty fortress above.
Don't miss
- ›The glowing translucent marble in the main cenotaph.
- ›The lakeside setting with Mehrangarh as a backdrop.
- ›The portraits of the Marwar rulers inside.
Good to know
It sits just below Mehrangarh — the two are almost always visited together. Calm, uncrowded and lovely in the morning light.
Plan your visit
Timings
9 AM – 5 PM (daily)
Entry fee
Approx ₹30 (Indian) / ₹50 (foreign)
Best time to visit
Morning, combined with Mehrangarh
Time needed
45 minutes
How to reach
Just below Mehrangarh Fort — a short walk or drive
Travel help: Rajasthan Tourism 1364 · India Tourist Helpline 1363(toll-free). Timings & fees are indicative — please verify locally before visiting.
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