Gatore Ki Chhatriyan

Gatore Ki Chhatriyan Jaipur, also known as Gaitor Tombs are located in the walled city area named Brahmpuri at the foothills of Nahargarh Fort on Jaipur-Amer road. Gaitor is the cremation ground of the Royal Maharajas of Rajasthan. It is believed that the word Gaitor is the mispronunciation form of Gaye ka Thor that means the resting place of the departed souls. Royal cenotaphs are built over the cremation site. The carving on each cenotaph is a reflection of the taste of the respective Maharajas.

These cenotaphs are a perfect collaboration of Islamic and Hindu architecture. The cenotaphs at Gaitor are in the form of open pavilions along with ornate domes that are supported by intricately sculpted pillars. The decor and profusion of each Chattri shows the stature and mastery of a particular king. Maharajas Pratap Singh, Madho Singh II and Jai Singh II, among others, are honoured here. The cenotaph of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II is considered the most impressive one as it is made of white marble with a dome supported by 20 carved pillars.

This place also offers a stunning panorama of the whole of Jaipur town including views of the Man Sarovar Lake and Jal Mahal from here. Unlike the other tourist destinations in Jaipur, Royal Gaitor Tombs is not crowded and is the best place to relax with friends and family. The best time to visit Royal Gaitor is during the death anniversary of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in September. Garh Ganesh and Nahar Ke Ganesh Temples are located nearby and can be visited.

History : Maharani ki Chhatri in Jaipur is situated on the Amber Road just before the Ramgarh street intersection close to the Jal Mahal. Though the concept of Chhatris or cenotaphs was basically belonged to Mughals but after some time, it has been turned turned into a piece of Hindu Architecture style. Chhatris are basically referred to shade and one can find several types of Chhatris all through Rajasthan. Maharani ki Chhatri is a unique memorial service range for the maharanis or the royal women of Jaipur.
According to the local belief, if the queen dies before her husband or king, only then the Chhatri will be finished with the roof structure. But in the other case when the queen dies after the death of her husband, the Chhatri would remain unfinished.

Popular Attractions : A unique among the most stunning attractions in the Pink City, Maharani ki Chhatri is a unique area for memorial service for the maharanis or the royal women. These Cenotaphs were used to represent the status symbol of the royal women and that’s the reason these Chhatris were built from precious materials. On the basis of the importance of the women in the honorability, some of the Cenotaphs were built using beautiful white marble while some were constructed using local stones which were available in the Pink City. Some of the Cenotaph are unfinished here. The reason being that if the queen died before her king, only then her Cenotaph will be completed with the roof structure. But in opposite case, her Cenotaph will remain unfinished.

One of the main attraction of these cenotaphs is the utilization of chhatri (umbrella), which is a very stunning architectural style of the Rajputs. The glorious excellence and high importance of these cenotaph makes it a unique amongst the most visited tourist destinations in Jaipur. Each Chhatri is very beautifully carved and it clearly reflects the taste of the women in whose memory it has been constructed. These beautiful and grand cenotaphs are the symbol of the status and importance of women in the royal family.