Jaswant Thada

Overview

Jaswant Thada is a white marble cenotaph near Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur. Maharaja Sardar Singh commissioned it in 1899 in memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, and it also serves as the cremation ground of the royal family of Marwar.

It is made of thin, intricately carved sheets of Makrana marble that glow when the sun passes through them, and it is sometimes called the Taj Mahal of Marwar.

What to look for

• The carved marble jalis and the warm glow of the thin marble
• Portraits of the rulers of Jodhpur inside the main cenotaph
• The small lake and terraced gardens

Visiting tips

• It is a short stop of about 45 minutes, often paired with Mehrangarh Fort.
• Dress respectfully: it is a memorial and a royal cremation ground.
• Morning light shows the marble at its warmest.

Why visit with a private guide

A private guide shows you where to stand, when to arrive and what most visitors miss at Jaswant Thada, and fits the visit around the rest of your day.

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Nearby

The Blue City Mehrangarh Fort Ranakpur Jain Temple Pillars Umaid Bhawan