Mandore Gardens

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#Mandore Garden Abandoned since 1459 CE, the ancient town of Mandore is just five-and-a-half miles north of the tourist haven of #Jodhpur, Rajasthan. One of best-preserved sites here is the Mandore Gardens that stand strong to tell the tale of a bygone era. Over the centuries, Mandore served as the capital of many #Jodhpur kings, and even witnessed several invasions from different dynasties, including the Muslim rulers of #Gujarat and #Malwa. So, in order to protect #Mandore further from invasions, the capital was shifted to the hilltop #Mehrangarh Fort, as it offers better safety and protection to the royal kingdom.

Tips: Beware of Indian monkeys here, they can snatch cameras, phone, water bottle or anything you get your hands on.

It’s a bit out of Jodhpur City. But a nice place to wander for an hour or two if you have a free afternoon. It has a for that dates back to the 4th century.

Less frequented by travellers, we found Mandore Garden to be exquisite, if a bit mismanaged. The ancient architecture of a bygone epoch and a patch of #green in the arid town had all our attentions grasped.

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Jaswant Thada

Admire exquisite artwork, relax in flower-filled gardens and enjoy fine views of Jodhpur’s pretty cityscape at this architecturally impressive mausoleum.

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To get our exclusive images we often have to gain access to restricted or off-limits areas, sometimes even risking our safety.

You’ll often see us leaning backwards over the edge of a cliff or a high wall to get that perfect camera angle.

To get this shot of Ranisar Talab lake behind the majestic Mehrangarh fort of the blue city of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India, we had to step outside of what would be most people’s comfort zones.

We had to traverse a wild, rocky desert landscape, navigate a steep incline, pass through a tiny doorway in an ancient crumbling fort wall, and then clamber up a steep slope of rubble and loose rocks to get up on top of that very same fort wall.

Once at the very top of the wall looking out over the lake, I had to back up to the very edge of the wall and avoid falling to my death to the ground over 30 metres below, just to get that perfect shot.

This was an off-limits part of the Mehrangarh fort complex where the vast majority of tourists almost never venture!

Epic shots often have epic stories behind them! We wanted to bring this issue to light, as many people don’t understand that if you want to take extraordinary travel photos, you sometimes have to be willing to do extraordinary things and step far outside of your comfort zone.

And what about you? Do you go the extra mile for your travel photos or do you prefer the more passive approach, waiting until an amazing image finds you instead? Do you go chasing light, or wait for the light to come to you?

Ranisar Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ranisar Lake during your travels in Jodhpur. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this culturally rich area.

Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park

Explore the great outdoors at Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, a lovely green space in Jodhpur. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this culturally rich area.

Mehrangarh Fort

Peek inside regal palaces, courtyards and temples, spot beautiful artwork and learn about Jodhpur’s royal history at this magnificent 15th-century fortress.

Hall of the Heroes

You can learn about the history of Mandore when you stop by Hall of the Heroes. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's restaurants.

Shrine of the Three Hundred Million Gods

You can find out about the history of Mandore with a trip to Shrine of the Three Hundred Million Gods. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's restaurants.

Top Mandore Gardens Hotel Deals

WelcomHeritage Bal Samand Lake Palace

BSF STC, Mandore Rd, Mandore Jodhpur Rajasthan

Yashvrinda Hotel and Resort

Near Amritlal Gehlot Stadium Chainpura Jodhpur Rajasthan

The Sky Imperial Jodhpur

Khasra No. 652/1, Padla Bera Rd Jodhpur Rajasthan

Kankariya Heritage

Kankariya Heritage, Gulab Sagar Jodhpur Rajasthan

Ajit Bhawan - A Palace Resort

Circuit House Road Jodhpur Rajasthan

Indana Palace Jodhpur

Opp. Military Officer Quarters Jodhpur Rajasthan

Umaid Bhawan Palace

Near Circuit House Road Jodhpur Rajasthan

Hotel Hinduja Fort

Fort Rd Jodhpur RJ

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