Gatore Ki Chhatriyan - a beautiful and quiet place in Jaipur where the royals were cremated

Ever thought where the royalty in Rajasthan cremate their dead? You will find your answers at Gatore Ki Chhatriyan, the royal crematorium grounds meant for the Kachhwaha community that ruled the land centuries ago.
Located a short distance from the centre of Jaipur, the cluster of royal tombs make a soothing and beautiful place where anyone with a meditative bent of mind can sit back, relax, and ponder over the mysteries of life for hours.

Gatore Ki Chhatriyan was chosen by the founder of Jaipur in the 18th century for cremating the members of the royal family. It is located on the foothills of Nahargarh Fort enclosed by the Aravalli Hills.
The cenotaphs of the royals are omnipresent all around the complex which appears to be compact open-air palaces and ornate towers. The structures bear the spots where the former ruling kings were cremated.

Every structure has a chhatri (ornate umbrella) which makes it look like a wonderful sight to behold. In the olden days, cremation sites or memorials of the dead were made of either marble or sandstone. Many of them are beautified with painstakingly carved designs and patterns of nature, battle fights, divinity, and so on.

People can, or rather, should visit this place for lots of photo opportunities. Book lovers can find great delight in reading at this quiet location without realising how the hours roll by.

P.S. A entry nominal fee is charged by the local authorities.