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Tour to JaisalmerGeneral Information  Area: 5.1sq km Altitude: 225 meters In Summer: 41.6C Max and 25.0C Min In Winter: 23.6 C Max and 7.9 C Min. Rainfall: 15cms Best Season: October-February Language: English, Hindi, and Rajasthani Located in the heart of the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer owns an aura of gilded magnetism. The major attraction of Jaisalmer is a camel ride through the Thar Desert with the sun blazing over it. The most picturesque evening of Rajasthan can be experienced in Jaisalmer. As the sun goes down, the sky transforms into a red and golden hued desert. Different kinds of Havelis dating from the 12th to 15th century stand steadfast ornamented with intricate carvings and delicate mirror work. People continue to reside in these ancient buildings. » Jaisalmer History The history of Jaisalmer is very interesting. The Bhatti Rajput chieftain Rawal Jaisal founded Jaisalmer in 1156. According to legends, the conquered found Jaisalmer as a more secure place to build castle. Therfore, a castle was constructed on the Trikuta Hill. Lord Krishna prophesized that a distant Yadav member would rule here. The legend further enumerates that Lord Krishna had put water on the hill so that Arjuna could drink it when thirsty. The hilltop offered the safest location for a fort, governing and evaluating the desert for miles. The Lunar clan of Bhattis is Krishna's descendant, heroic and most feared of the desert raiders, perpetually protected in territorial tussles with Jodhpur and Bikaner. » Tourist Attractions in Jaisalmer Desert National Park: The Desert National Park presents a brilliant instance of the ecosystem of the Thar Desert and its rich fauna. The Sudashri forest post is the most perfect destination for observing the wildlife in the Desert National Park. Sand dunes occupy less than 20 percent of the Park comprising of rough rocks, pavements and compacted salt lake bottoms, inter-medial areas and fixed dunes. Jaisalmer Fort: The Jaisalmer fort is popularly known as the ‘Sonar Quila’ or the ‘Golden Fort’. Escalating from the sand, the mammoth construction fuses with the golden hues of the desert milieu and the brilliant looking setting sun in its most colorful shade, gives it a fairy tale look. The whole atmosphere exudes an exceptional magic with the bastions enveloping a whole township consisting of palace complexes, various security sources and the havelis of rich merchants engraved with an extraordinarily light touch, several temples and the residential complexes of the armies and traders placed strategically on the trade route, from where the ancient caravans passed en-route passing all the riches for the prosperity to an otherwise non source full kingdom.  Patwon ki Haveli: Built about 300 years ago, the Patwon ki Haveli in Jaisalmer one of the biggest and the most splendid haveli of Rajasthan. The Patwon ki Haveli is a five-storied construction. It is the largest and most convoluted of all structures adorned with manifold carved pillars, colonnades, wall murals, long corridors and ornate chambers. Also attributed as ‘Salim Singh ki haveli’, this haveli is festooned with marvelously arched roof having delicately carved brackets in the shape of peacocks. Salim Singh, the person after whom this haveli is named, was the prime minister of the princely state. The haveli (mansion) is located just below the hill.Gadsisar Lake: Gadsisar is an artificial lake built by Maharawal Gadsi in 14th century. This rainwater lake served as the main source of water for entire town at that time. It continues to store rainwater in the harsh desert landscape and has becomes a preferred location for picnics. The banks of the lake accommodate several small temples and shrines. The road to the lake has a beautiful gateway built by a royal courtesan Tillon in the latter half of 19th century. Desert Culture Centre and Museum: The Desert Culture Centre and Museum in Jaisalmer proffers an outstanding glance into the colorful and shimmering culture of Rajasthan culture and its myriad hues. Tour to Jaisalmer would be incomplete without a trip to this absorbing museum, which showcases the cultural heritage of Rajasthan in an appealing and enchanting manner. A storehouse of facts, details and information about the rich cultural history of Rajasthan, the Desert Culture Centre and Museum in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan speaks volumes about Rajasthan’s unique culture and history. The museum is sure to be loved by a history lover. Gadsisar Lake: The Gadsisar Lake is an artificial water body that stores rainwater – in the harsh desert landscape; it becomes a major attraction and a favourite picnic spot. » Fairs & Festivals of Jaisalmer Desert Festivel: Once a year in winters and on the middle of the continually rising and falling stark yellow sands of the great Thar Desert, the barren and isolated sands around Jaisalmer come alive with the radiant color, music and laughter of the Desert Festival. The tourist authorities organize the festival as a tourist entertainment during the months of January-February.  » Shopping in Jaisalmer Shops offering deftly carved wooden boxes, traditional rugs, hand-woven blankets and shawls in typical Rajasthani color and weave, delicate mirror work, embroidered silver jewelry is available all over the markets of Jaisalmer. Some shopping spots are within the fort premises and include sadar Bazar, sonaron ka bass, manak chowk, pansari bazar, gandhi darshan, seema gram, Rajasthani Govt. shop and khadi gramodyog emporium. Jaisalmer is celebrated for its embroidery, Rajasthani mirror work, rugs, blankets, antiques and old stonework. Tie-dye and other fabrics are made at the Kahdi Gramudyog Bhavan. » How to Reach Jaisalmer By Air: Jodhpur 285km is the convenient airport. By Rail: A good connection with major cities of the country through Jodhpur. By Road: A good network of roads joins Jaisalmer with many destinations in and around Rajasthan. Tour to Jaisalmer Reservation Form |
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