About Mandore:
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.
General Information about Mandore:
Location: Mandore
State: Rajasthan
Capital: Jaipur
Language: Mewari, Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 42˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 26˚C, Min 14˚C (winter)
Best Season: September to March
How to Reach Mandore:
By Air:
Jodhpur airport is located in the cantonment area. It is well connected with the metropolitan cities in India through direct flights.
By Rail:
Jodhpur Railway Station is located on station road and come sunder the Northern railway network of India. It is directly connected with the major cities in India like Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and other cities.
By Road:
Jodhpur has a good road connection .You can reach Jodhpur from Delhi via Gurgaon, Jaipur, Ajmer, Beawar and Pali.If you are on a Rajasthan Tour, then you can make a trip to Jodhpur from Bikaner or Jaisalmer by bus or by hiring a cab.