Mandore was the ancient capital of Marwar, before
the formation of Jodhpur. It lies towards the north of Jodhpur, just 8
Kms from the main city. Historically, this place quite rich and holds
importance. Besides that, there are a number of other things in this
famous excursion of Jodhpur, Rajasthan that attract tourists.
The most known attractions of Mandore are:
Mandore Gardens:
The extensive Mandore gardens, with their high rocky terrace, are a
popular local attraction.
The Hall of Heroes:
It is dedicated to various deities and fabled Rajput folk heroes. There
are sixteen huge figures, carved out of a single rock and painted in
bright colors.
The Shrine:
This is the shrine of 330 million Gods, filled with brightly colored
images of various Hindu Gods and Folk Deities.
The Royal Cenotaphs:
The cenotaphs of Jodhpur's former rulers are set in beautifully
landscaped gardens of Mandore.
Greenery of this place makes Mandore an oasis in the vast desert of
Rajasthan.
Mandore is one of the famous excursion points
around Jodhpur, Rajasthan.