Mandore Garden Jodhpur famously known, as the erstwhile capital of Marwar, Mandore is an ancient town, located seven kilometers to the north from Jodhpur. Though you may not be encouraged to keep this destination on your travelling itinerary by the local guides, the abandoned Mandore Gardens, will remind you of Angkora Wat temple in Cambodia. The place has been invaded, by several kings in the past, and therefore was abandoned as the capital city;
Mandore Garden Jodhpur, however beckons you with its lush green gardens, and intricate ancient architecture, which is splendid in its beauty; it has a clump of cenotaphs, built in memory of the royals, each cenotaph is different and has unique features, yet they are all unified despite their diversity. There are many temples, constructed inside the Mandore Gardens; however the Ravana Temple is the most popular attraction amongst the tourists. Ravana according to ancient mythology was the son-in law, to the Brahmins of Mandore, as their daughter Mandodri was married to Ravana.
The Hindu Temple, residing 330 million gods, now turned into a museum known as “Hall of Heroes” is also very popular. It also has many parrots, monkeys and langur as regular visitors to the Mandore Garden Jodhpur, tourists may head home after their visit, however these special visitors come to pay their homage to the temple every day, the Angkora style temple will lure you, to get a glimpse of the place.
History of Mandore Garden Jodhpur
History of Mandore gardens begins from the 6th century. Around then Mandore was under the standard of Pratiharas of Pandavapura. The lord of Rathore administration Rao Chunda wedded the Princess of Pratiharas. As a share, he got the Mandore Junagarh Fort.
Sooner or later, In 1427 Mandore under the standard of Rao Ranmal Rathore who is additionally the manager of the kingdom of Mewar until 1438. The Mewar ruler Rana Khumba overwhelmed the position of authority of Mandore by killing the Rao Ranmal. Amid the death of Rao Rinmal his child got away and attempted a great deal to recover the Mandore yet not worked. In 1453, Mandore Garden Jodhpur experienced the standard of Rao Jodha.
After numerous attacks, Mandore turned into the capital of Jodhpur Tour Packages. Despite the fact that numerous administrations attacked the Mandore like Muslim leaders of Gujarat and Malwa. To secure the Mandore Garden Jodhpur, the capital of Jodhpur was changed to Mehrangarh Fort which is alright for the kingdom property.
This is the historical backdrop of Mandore Garden Jodhpur. Despite the fact that it confronted numerous attacks, it was there for us to encounter the past time of Jodhpur through the architectural styles and illustrious cenotaphs.
Tourist Attractions Jodhpur
Located on the foothill of a sandstone hillock, the city of Jodhpur seems like an oasis in the vast desert. Jodhpur is one of the favorite tourist destinations in Rajasthan. People from India as well as all over the world visit Jodhpur every year. There are a number of tourist attractions in Jodhpur, enchanting the tourists.
Jodhpur tourist spots stand as a living proof of the splendor, traditions and culture of the Jodhpur. The glorious past of Jodhpur is personified through the various forts, palaces and other monuments of Jodhpur. The main places to see in Jodhpur Rajasthan are:
Mehrangarh fort and the Museum : Jodhpur is an ancient fortified city which stands at the gateway to the Thar Desert. It was once part of an important trade route.
Mehrangarh Fort, is the most iconic building in the town, rising as it does to 125m into Jodhpur’s skyline, it is said to be the most impressive, and best preserved of all the forts of Rajasthan.
There’s a historical tale hidden in every archway and stone of this incredible monument. An audio-guided tour at the fort can reveal these stories to you. Within its walls are palaces and temples, shrines and, from its ramparts, replete with customary cannons, are impressive views over the city, famed for its blue houses which have a mesmerising effect against the stark brown of the desert.
In addition, there are seven gates, including the Jayapol (meaning ‘victory gate’), which was built by Maharaja Man Singh to commemorate his victory over the combined armies of some of the cities which you may be visiting on your trip – Jaipur and Bikaner.
The museum in the Mehrangarh Fort sets it apart, being one of the best curated in the country. We recommend a visit to discover exactly why!
Zip Lining : For adrenalin junkies, it is possible to zip line over the outer ramparts of the Mehrangarh Fort, which definitely gives you a unique view of this incredible piece of architecture and a sense of how it must have looked, looming high above the landscape for both the nomadic herders and the marauding soldiers alike. There is a circuit of six lines which between them give you the opportunity to see the fort as well as two unexpected desert lakes. We recommend booking in advance.
“Shall I tell you the best thing about Jodhpur? It’s the zip wires that send you like Batman around the moats and the crenulations. It’s stunning” – Boris Johnson, Former Mayor of London.
Jaswant Thada : This beautiful white marble memorial was built in 1899 by Maharaja Sardar Singh of Jodhpur State in memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II and ever since it has been the cremation ground for the royal family of Jodhpur. Its design, being intricately carved out of highly-polished sheets of marble, as befitting the royal family, ensures that they emit a certain glow when illuminated by the sun’s rays.
Just 1km northeast of the Mehrangarh Fort and surrounded by a pleasant, tiered garden on one side and a small lake which attracts migratory birds in the winter on the other, this monument is a serene place to visit. The views over Jodhpur from here are also spectacular. The original cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh contains portraits of the rulers and Maharajas of Mandore Garden Jodhpur. There are other royal cenotaphs in the grounds, not including the memorial to a peacock that flew into a funeral pyre!
Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park : An example of a highly-successful eco project, the Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park was built in an attempt to restore to its former glory a rugged wilderness next to Mehrangarh Fort.
The Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park is one of the latest additions to the list of ‘places to visit’ in Jodhpur and is a rather wonderful and successful eco project. It was created in 2006 in an attempt to restore the natural ecology of a large, rocky wasteland next to Jodhpur’s most famous landmark, The Meherangarh Fort. The land had suffered years of neglect and had become overrun by Baavlia / Babul (Vachellia Nilotica), an invasive, thorny shrub which had killed most of the indigenous plants of the region. Working together with environmentalist, Mr Pradip Krishen, the idea was to eradicate all of the baavlia and re-introduce native plants.
This has not only been successful, but it has also resulted in the re-population by some of the region’s small animal, birds and reptiles. There are various walkways meandering through the park, some leading up to the fort walls and others around Devkund Lake, another desert surprise! Naturalists are available if you would like someone to explain the plants, butterflies and birds of the region to you. This is an often-overlooked part of Mandore Garden Jodhpur but we think it is a dark horse and definitely worth a visit!
Best time to visit Mandore Garden
Actually, this place is near to the Thar Desert. So it will be better to visit Mandore Garden Jodhpur during the winter season means in the months of October to March. During this time tourists will be comfortable to experience the complete tour of Mandore Gardens.
How to Reach Mandore Garden
Mandore Garden Jodhpur 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.
By Road means, Mandore Garden are 10 kms far away from the Jodhpur Bus stand. Tourists can easily pick from the Bus stand to Mandore Gardens.
By Rail means, it is also same of 10 kms far away to Mandore Gardens. Tourists can easily reach the gardens by Railways also.
By Air means, tourists have to travel 12 ms from the airport to the Mandore Gardens. It is better to choose NH 62 which is 12 kms far away to the airport from Mandore gardens.
By the way, when you visit Jodhpur don’t miss this tourist spot. Spare a day to visit Mandore Garden Jodhpur which is a very peaceful and experience-able place in Jodhpur. It is the best place for picnics and family trips with scenic gardens, architectural marvels, and interesting museum etc. So have a memorable trip to Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
