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Mandore Garden

MANODRE, inhabited since the time of RAMAYNA, originally Known as Mandavyapur. the King Ravna married to princess Mandodri of Mandavyapur. Late Gupta period 6th - 7the century AD, the ancient capital of Mandorva branch of the PARIHAR rulers. Later became the capital of Marwar, has an extensive and beautiful garden on the slopes of a hill.

Here one may find a charming collection of temples and memorials. the devals(cenotaphs) of Maharaja Jaswant Sing and Maharaja Ajit Sing are housed here.

Its hall of heroes depicting popular Hindu and folk deities, dating back to the 17th - 18th century has 16 figures carved out of a single rock. These are called 330 million Devi and Devtas (Heroes of 330 million people at that time)

Higher up on the plateau is the ruins of Mandore, the antique city of parihars. The Mandore Fort was built in stages. A study of the Mandore Fort, its thick walls and huge ruins show that the fort was a fine piece of architecture.

Many statues and etching on stone and rock found at Manodre now adorn museums. the ruins also indicate the existence of a huge temple inside the fort. The outer wall of the temple depicts finely carved botanical designs, birds, animals and also beautifully carved planetary system...... a reminder of the distant past

Sprawling gardens, a hillside water reservoir, terraced lawns, cenotaphs and memorials, Hall of Heroes dedicated to the legendary figures of this daredevil virility and spiritual devotion, all combine to be the tourist true delight. A winding path to the right of the reservoir cenotaphs dedicated to about 60 Queens bear witness to the historic significance of the spot.

Timings: 8 AM to 8 PM
Conducted tours running by RTDC twice a day for all four places at the rate of Rs. 85/- per person Guda (a Bishnoi Village)

It is the nearest point form Jodhpur to exotic wild life & nature. During the session thousands of birds can be seen here, like domicile Cranes etc. This pond is water-drinking point for the antelopes and black bucks of near by area.

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Jodhpur Tourism
Jaswant Thada | Mandore Garden | Mehrangarh Fort | Museums | Sight Seeing | Umaid Bhawan Palace

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