Located just 5 minutes walk away from Toorji Ka Jhalra, Mahila Bagh Ka Jhalra was the second step well I visited in Jodhpur.
This step well seems to be even further off the tourist radar, and I can’t find any information regarding its early history at all.
As with Toorji Ka Jhalra, until recently this step well was in a poor state. Neither of these monuments are under A.S.I. control it should be noted. The current relatively clean condition you’re likely to find the well is all thanks to Caron Pierre, a 70 year old Irish tourist who in 2015 set about cleaning up the well single handed.
Caron Pierre spent 5 – 7 hours every day for two weeks to complete the cleaning job, and clearly this has inspired locals to continue with the on-going maintenance. You can read an article about his efforts here.
The added bonus with this well is that it’s illuminated at night ! So if you’re staying in the centre of Jodhpur it’s well worth a quick visit one evening.
Also be sure to stop by Gulab Sagar at night, which is just a few meters away on the other side of the road. This is great location for photographing Mehrangarh Fort at night, incorporating the fort reflections on the water from the artificial lake.
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I have been totally enjoying all the new pics you’ve posted in the last few weeks!!! Within the Mahila Bagh Ka Jhalra set, I particularly enjoyed the ones taken at night! A unique perspective on this location!
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Thanks Bonnie…there’s a lot more still to come ! 😀
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Thank you again. Always pleased to be reminded of the joys of India via your superb photos.
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As it is I am a Stepwell “follower” been to many in Gujarat and elsewhere, but your pics motivated me so much that I am out to explore Jodhpur 🙂
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Well worth going !! And if you can, include Osian as well (although that step well is not in great shape). Have fun !
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Hey Kevin … I wonder why i couldnt find any post of yours on Ranakpur ? Or Mandu ? I am so damn influenced by your posts .. Leaving Ladakh aside I intend to explore Rajasthan. As an account manager for an ad agency back in 80s .. been to all the places but never had a cam … this august i wanna be there including MUNNABAO 🙂
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Ranakpur is here : https://kevinstandagephotography.wordpress.com/2015/04/05/ranakpur/
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I haven’t been to Mandu yet though. I’m just arrived in Mumbai after 10 days in MP, so there’ll be a lot more content going up when I get home in March 😀
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Oh, this is such a beauty! Thank you for the info. Next time, I’ll make sure to visit this place.
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Such a pretty place of Rajasthan and the night view of this place is totally mesmerizing. But it’s sad to hear that the current situation of the step well is not strong enough.
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Hopefully that situation will change, especially if it’s situation is more publicised. Thanks for your comment and for visiting my blog !
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Thanks so much for posting this. Lovely photos and just enough detail to entice a visit:)
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Thanks for stopping by my blog Aarti. I’m heading back to India shortly for 7 weeks, so a lot more content will be coming up from March onwards 🙂 Best wishes !
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