Royal Gaitor Tumbas, Jaipur, Rajasthan India

Gaitor was designated as the royal cremation grounds of the mighty Kachhawa dynasty. It was constructed during the reign of Sawai Jai Singh II, in white marble. The crematorium is located in the middle of yellow sandstone hills.

Gaitor is located on the Jaipur-Amber road which is around 15 from Jaipur. Gaitor word is believed to be the mispronounced form of a Hindi phrase ‘Gaye ka Thor’ which means 'resting place of the departed souls'.

Most of the Chattris or cenotaphs at Gaitor take the form of open pavilions with ornate domes supported by delicately sculpted pillars. The cenotaphs reflect typical Rajput style of architecture. The décor and extravagance of a particular Chattri reflects the stature and prowess of a particular king. The most graceful and beautiful Chattri at Gaitor is that of Maharaja Jai Singh with 20 carved pillars.