Mandore Travel Guide

Mandore Travel Guide Famous royal cenotaphs, Mandore Garden is located just 9 kilometres away from Jodhpur in Mandore which was once the ruling seat of the Pratihara dynasty. The garden is a part of the more massive Mehrangarh Fort, and also houses the famous Hall of Heroes and the temple of Three Hundred Million Gods. The garden also has a Government Museum, which is full of artefacts and old relics.

The most striking feature of the garden is the gorgeous cenotaphs or 'dewals' that can be found spread all across the Mandore Gardens. Undoubtedly, the most beautiful and famous of these cenotaphs is the one that belongs to Maharaja Ajit Singh. The structures inside the garden are undoubtedly its most striking feature, the Hall of Heroes for instance - has 16 figures of warriors carved from a single rock.

Cenotaphs at Mandore Gardens
The Mandore Gardens are adorned with beautiful cenotaphs, which heighten the beauty of the gardens and add to its rich historical connections. These cenotaphs are a class apart from the usual Rajasthani umbrella-shaped structures, in the sense that these cenotaphs have been erected in a style that was influenced by the architecture of a Hindu temple. These cenotaphs are four-floors high, have all been built in red sandstone, and are complete with well-defined columns and stylish spires.

Best Time To Visit Mandore Garden
It is advisable to visit the Mandore Gardens in the winter months from October to March. The town of Mandore is located quite close to the Thar Desert, and hence the heat can become unbearable in the summer months.

How To Reach Mandore Garden
Mandore Gardens is easily accessible from the town of Mandore itself, as well as from Jodhpur. The attraction is just 10 kilometres away from the Main Jodhpur Bus Stand. One can also hire private taxis and auto-rickshaws to reach the place.