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Location : 9 Km. from Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Built In: 5th Century AD
Significance: Erstwhile Capital Of Marwar Region.
Best Season: October to March

Climate            
Summer: 42.0° C Max.  ,   27.3° C Min.
Winter: 27.5° C Max.  ,  9.4° C Min.

Clothes
Summer: light tropical
Winter: light woolen
Languages: Rajasthani, Hindi, English

Situated 9-kms north of the city of Jodhpur, is Mandore which, was the capital of Marwar prior to the foundation of Jodhpur.Today, its extensive gardens with high rock terraces make it a popular local attraction. The gardens also contain the cenotaphs of Jodhpur rulers, including Maharaja Jaswant Singh and the largest and finest of all, the soaring temple-shaped memorial to Maharaja Ajit Singh.

Inhabited since the late Gupta period (5th-6th century AD), Mandnaya- Pura, the original capital of Marwar, once had a 10km wall and a population of 50,000. It was captured by the Rathores in 1381AD and effectively abandoned when the court was transferred to Jodhpur in 1459 AD. The ruins now stand in lush, shady gardens and are entered via the Ajit Pol, the gate that was built as a celebration of Ajit Singh¿s victory over the Moghuls in 1707 AD

It is truly an oasis in the desert with its beautiful laid out gardens. The sprawling greenery of Peepal, Banyan, Palms and Plantains alongwith swirling fountains and lovely peacocks make Mandore a visual treat.

Places To See
Memorials of Maharaja Jaswant Singh and Ajit Singh: Mandore remained the royal cremation ground and there are numerous memorial 'chhatris' and temples, both Hindu and Jain, the earliest of which (on the hill) date from the 8th century. The finest are the memorials of Maharaja Jaswant Singh (1638-78 AD) and Ajit Singh (1678-1731AD), the second of whom was cremated along with six queens and 58 concubines.

Ajit Pol: It is the gate that was built as a celebration of Ajit Singh’s victory over the Mughuls in 1707AD.

Hall Of Heroes: It is a rock wall with high relief; brightly painted depictions of local heroes such as Pabuji and Chamunda (1707-49). 'Hall of Heroes' houses sixteen gigantic figures chiselled out of a single rock and the cenotaphs of the former maharajas of Jodhpur.

Governement Museum: The museum displays a rich collection of rare coins, manuscripts and a collection of artifacts belonging to different eras.

Pleasure Palace of Abhai Singh: The pleasure palace of Abhai Singh now encloses a small museum.

Mandore Garden: Situated 9 kms to the north of Jodhpur, Mandore was the capital of Marwar prior to the foundation of Jodhpur standing on a plateau overlooking the present Mandore Gardens. The extensive gardens with high rock terraces make it a popular local attraction and a picnic spot.

Shrine of 30 Crore Gods: The crowded modern shrine houses 30 crore Hindu deities, among them Brahma, Lakshmi and Kali, being the most prominent ones

Excursion
OssianThe ancient city of Ossian is 65 kms from Jodhpur, which was once an important religious centre. It is known for its Brahmanical and Jain temples. The Surya temple has fascinating images of Durga, Surya and Ganesh in the same area

Balsamand Lake & Palace: Many a times you must have dreamt of staying in a huge, royal palace on the sea-shore or on the banks of river or if not both at least a palace facing the water reservoir. There is such a place at Mandore in Rajasthan .The 19th Century sandstone palace built on a hillock facing Balsammand lake is one of such places that's definitely going to win your heart. The palace was created by Maharajah Sur Singhji, as a summer pavilion. It is very finely carved with latticed windows that allow the soft, cool breeze to blow into the interiors of the palace. The embankments of the lake, in front of the palace, have domed structure that offers fabulous views of the lake encircled by hills. An artificial cascading waterfall, brings water down from the reservoir to the gardens. Mandore, is a part of Jodhpur but it enjoys the calmness by being far from the city crowd