Toorji ka Jhalra is a deep, geometric stepwell hidden inside the old city, now beautifully restored. Carved out of red sandstone, its stairs descend in zigzag patterns to an emerald-green pool, with arched niches and carved pillars along the sides. Children jump from the steps into the water, while cafés and boutique hotels overlook the well from above, turning it into a lively social space again. The play of light and shadow on the receding steps makes it a favourite photography spot and a powerful reminder of how art and water engineering came together in traditional Rajasthan.
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History & highlights
Locally known as Toorji ka Jhalra, the stepwell was built in the 18th century by a Jodhpur queen, Maharani Toorji, consort of Maharaja Abhay Singh (according to local and tourism sources). Stepwells were crucial in Rajasthan’s arid climate, providing year-round water, cool resting places and social gathering points for women and travellers. Over time, Toorji ka Jhalra fell into disuse and became choked with debris and sewage. In the 2000s–2010s, a major restoration led by local stakeholders and heritage-aware hoteliers cleaned the well, revived its water system and pedestrian access, and integrated it into the surrounding urban design. Today it is cited in articles about Rajasthan’s most remarkable stepwells as an example of successful adaptive reuse of heritage water structures.
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