The Jauhar Conspiracy — Uncover Marwar's Hidden Sacrifice
Decipher the untold story of Jodhpur's Rajput queens and their final act of defiance. Uncover the conspiracy that led to the legendary jauhar ritual and expose the truth hidden within Mehrangarh Fort's walls.
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In 1459, Rao Jodha founded Jodhpur as the new capital of Marwar, but the city's greatest mystery lies not in its founding, but in the sacrifice of its queens
The Jauhar Conspiracy — Uncover Marwar's Hidden Sacrifice
You are a royal archivist for the Rathores, sent in 1707 to document the defenses of Mehrangarh Fort after Aurangzeb's siege.
Your mission: to find
Delve into the legends of Marwar and uncover the secret of the ancestral sacrifice that forged the soul of Jodhpur, the Blue City of Rajasthan.
The story that haunts this land
Your quest begins at Mehrangarh Fort, a major Marwar fortification built in 1459 by Rao Jodha, founder of Jodhpur, on a 125-meter-high rock. The 5 km long ramparts, reaching 36 meters in height, withstood historical sieges, including that of 1707 by Aurangzeb against the Rathores. As you explore this UNESCO tentative list Mehrangarh Fort site, you decipher the first riddles that lead you through the museum's galleries, where 16th-century artifacts, including Rajput miniatures, testify to the rich heritage of Rajasthan.
Pass through Jai Pol, the 'Victory Gate' erected in 1808 by Maharaja Man Singh after his victory over the Jaats of Ajmer. This massive 20-meter-high gate, adorned with Jain and Hindu sculptures, is bristling with spikes to repel assault elephants. Nearby, the Jaswant Thada, a commemorative cenotaph from 1899, honors Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Built of translucent white Makrana marble, this monument covers 1.2 hectares and contains engraved plaques of the genealogies of Marwar's rulers since the 13th century, a key historical monument India for understanding Jodhpur's history.
The route then takes you to Toorji's Stepwell, also known as Zenana Stepwell, a baoli dug around 1740 under Maharaja Abhai Singh of Marwar. Its 8 levels of steps descend 33 meters, offering a glimpse into Rajput hydraulic engineering and its use by the women of the harem. Located less than 500 meters from Jai Pol, this stepwell is an example of typical Rajput architecture with vaulted galleries and sculptures. 1 km away, Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower), built in 1913 under Maharaja Sumer Singh, dominates the Sardar Market area, a landmark of old Jodhpur with its clock imported from England.
Continuing your Jodhpur visit, you explore the Brahmapuri Garden, laid out in the 18th century by the Rathores. Situated along the southern ramparts of Mehrangarh Fort, 300 meters from Jai Pol, this garden with pools and pavilions is linked to the Brahmanical traditions of Marwar. Although Mandore Gardens is 9 km north of Jodhpur, it was the ancient capital of Marwar before 1459 and houses royal cenotaphs (chhatris) from the 16th-18th centuries for 15 Rathore rulers, as well as 6th-century rock-cut temples, offering a perspective on older Rajasthan heritage. This is where the history of Jodhpur reveals its deep roots.
This Rajasthan thematic circuit takes you through centuries of history and culture. You have followed in the footsteps of Jodhpur's founders, explored battle and devotion sites, and discovered the architectural ingenuity of the Rathores. From the ramparts of Mehrangarh Fort to the marbles of Jaswant Thada, passing by the steps of Toorji's Stepwell and the bustle of Ghanta Ghar, you have completed a memorable interactive Jodhpur tour. This augmented reality GPS scavenger hunt offered you a deep immersion into the secrets and legends of the Blue City, revealing the richness of its heritage and the persistence of its spirit throughout the ages.
A game, a guided tour and a heritage guide — all in one
You're not just buying an escape game. You're carrying a living guide — historical anecdotes, forgotten legends, key monuments, hidden architecture — unfolding as you go.
At each stop, places ordinary guides miss — secret façades, sculpted crests, alleys steeped in history.
Every riddle is rooted in a real historical fact or local legend. You leave with dozens of stories to tell.
Learn to read buildings — flamboyant Gothic, Baroque, Art Deco — like a real art historian, while having fun.
Walk through the city like a novel's character — every alley becomes a stage, every square a theatre.
A voice walks with you at every step, tells the story of each place, reads clues, adds a cinematic feel.
Keep access to the guide & game for 1 year. Come back any time, share it with friends.
« You will not leave this city the way you entered it. »
How does it work?
Explore the city on foot solving puzzles based on real historical facts. No locked room — the city is your playground.
No app to download. Play directly from your browser. Guided step by step, at your own pace.
One purchase per phone is enough. Play with family, friends or as a couple — everyone participates.
Point your phone at the façade: a historical character appears and speaks to you in your language. Golden letters magically write themselves on the wall to reveal the puzzle answer.
Stuck? Progressive personalised hints. The character repeats the puzzle on demand — at your own pace.
French, English, German, Spanish, Italian + 27 other languages auto-translated by AI.
The game downloads to your phone on start. Once the "✓ Downloaded" indicator appears, everything works without data — narration, AR, GPS and puzzles. Perfect abroad without a data plan.
Want to go deeper?
Places tied to your adventure — optional entries, totally up to you · per person
The Route
8 stages through the city
The gameplay: AR, camera, hidden clues
At each stop, open your phone camera: an augmented reality character appears on the façade and speaks your language. Hunt the clue — it materializes as golden letters on the real wall or floats in front of you. When you find it, the phone vibrates, an AR chest opens and reveals your answer fragment. 8 stops, 8 clues to find with the camera, 1 final code.
The stops on your route are a surprise. You'll discover them one by one, guided by your phone, starting from the meeting point.
How does it work with a group?
One phone = one team. Pick the number at checkout (1 to 10).
Solo, or a group sharing the screen. One team, one code.
Family, couple, or 2-3 teams competing. Each phone has its own code and its own score.
Friends, bachelor/bachelorette, small office outing — each their own code, each plays at their own pace. Tiered pricing then €6 flat per phone from the 6th.
- ✓All codes are independent — play at the same time OR separately, each team advances at its own pace.
- ✓Leaderboard between your teams + global game leaderboard — each score appears in the public ranking.
- ✓More than 10 phones or need a personalized quest? Discover custom tours.
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Practical info
Why this route?
Rajput Courage
Immerse yourself in the spirit of bravery and pride of the warriors and queens of Marwar, protectors of an ancient lineage.
The Jauhar Sacrifice
Understand the depth of Jauhar, this ultimate act of dignity and resilience in the face of defeat and dishonor.
Defensive Architecture
Explore the architectural wonders of Jodhpur, from the imposing fortress to elegant cenotaphs and stepwells.
Honor is our shield, courage our heritage.
A tribute to the indomitable souls of Marwar.
9 features nobody else has
OddballTrip combines gamified play, augmented reality and AI. All our competitors deliver 1 or 2 of these angles. We deliver all 5.
AR treasure chest
A golden chest floats in front of the monument. Tap → opening animation → reveals a secret message.
AR narrator character
Point your phone at the façade: a knight, witch, monk, sailor, detective or ghost appears full-screen and speaks to you in your language with their dedicated ElevenLabs voice (each character has their own unique voice) — your living guide.
Magic golden letters
At the puzzle climax, golden letters magically write themselves on the real wall — that's the puzzle answer. An unforgettable visual effect.
Written + audio narration
Every puzzle available as text AND voice-over: read at your own pace or listen eyes-free while walking. Great in groups and for accessibility.
360° radar + vibration
A mini-radar shows the target even behind you, and the phone vibrates when you aim in the right direction.
Heritage storytelling
Every puzzle weaves in real historical facts (architecture, era, anecdotes). You learn by playing — like a gamified audioguide.
Progressive AI hints
3 levels of AI-generated help: vibe → where to look → answer format. You're never stuck.
AR selfie memento
At the end of the game, capture a selfie with OddballTrip banner + mascot, shareable on Instagram, TikTok.
Zero app to install
PWA technology: open the link, it plays in your browser. Same quality as an app, no App Store hassle.
Frequently asked questions
Q01Is The Jauhar Conspiracy — Uncover Marwar's Hidden Sacrifice similar to a treasure hunt?
Same spirit: search, deduce, find. But here the "treasure" is a full story to piece together in eight stops. Each stop gives you a fragment of the final code. Eight fragments later, you've cracked it.
Q02How many stops are in The Jauhar Conspiracy — Uncover Marwar's Hidden Sacrifice?
Eight stops total. At each stop you find a camera clue, solve the puzzle, collect a fragment of the final code. With all eight, you've got the answer.
Q03Is The Jauhar Conspiracy — Uncover Marwar's Hidden Sacrifice suitable for a challenge-seeking teen?
Absolutely. The puzzles aren't obvious — a curious teen will sweat just enough to be proud of cracking them. Progressive hints prevent frustration: if stuck, unlock hint level 1, then 2, then 3.
Q04What's the best time to start?
Morning between 10 and 11, or early afternoon around 2 PM, is ideal. You still have daylight ahead, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India is less crowded, and the light is better for camera clues.
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