Gaitore is an embodiment of magnificence, belonging to the lives of the royal families. Not only a splendid life, but the lavishness escorts after death also. This monument encompasses several regal and very enchanting cenotaphs (chattri).

Gaitore as a mesmerizing monument was established for the purpose of cremation of royal people. Each chhatri was built as a memorial for each king, queen, and prince, who passed away.

Gaitore comes at a distance of 15 km from Jaipur and is placed on Jaipur-Amber highway. Gaitore is believed to be a disrupted form of the Hindi phrase `Gaye ka Thor` meaning `resting place of the departed souls`.

These cenotaphs are beautifully carved in typical architectural forms. Good quality of marble and red stone is carved in such a manner that each chhatri or cenotaph seen in Gaitore is exclusive and diverse from others. The main attraction amongst all of them is the one that was made for Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. The cenotaph made in memories of Sawai Jai Singh II is very alluring. This imperial chhatri portrays twelve beautifully carved pillars.

The grand sized chhatri of Sawai Jai Singh II is made of white marble, and is astoundingly carved. Along with the kings’ and the princes’, the memorials of queens’ were also built in the form of striking cenotaphs.

‘Maharani Ki Chhatri’ compound embraces the cenotaphs made in remembrance of the royal ladies. The departed souls of the royal queens rest here in Gaitore.

This marvelous architectural structure named Gaitore embodies an amalgamation of Rajasthani and Islamic forms of constructions. This beautiful dwelling place of royal departed souls is worth a site.