Gaitore

Gaitore is the cremation ground of the royal Maharajas of the pink city of Rajasthan. Gaitore word has its origin form the Hindi word 'Gaye Ka Thor', meaning resting place of departed souls. It is located 15 km from Jaipur and can be easily reached. Each chhatri (cenotaph) here is dedicated to the respective rulers. The cenotaphs are a perfect amalgamation of Islamic and Hindu temple architecture. Remember not t miss the cenotaph of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II which is considered the most impressive one. It is made of white marble with intricate carvings on it. The beautifully carved peacocks appear original. The carvings on each chhatri is a reflection of the taste of respective Maharajas.