Introduction to city Jaisalmer - In Rajasthan
Jaisalmer is an important destination of the western
state of India, Rajasthan. A desert city, it was founded
by the Bhatti Rajput chieftain Rawal Jaisal in the year
1156. Jaisalmer could be regarded as the western sentinel
of entire India and a place worth visiting to get an
idea of the native Rajasthan. Located at the heart of
the great Thar Desert, it offers the visitor an enchanting
world of fable, colour, and history. Moreover, the magnificent
wood-and stone-carved mansions and buildings display
the love and interest Rajputs had for the fine arts.
The desert festival held here by the end of the winter
season, during the months of January and February, attracts
a large number of domestic and foreign tourists.
SightSeeing : Places to visit in
destination - Jaisalmer
The golden rays of the setting sun, the colourfully
adorned locals, the massive forts and mansions, the
extremely fascinating craftsmanship, Rajput havelis,
all these make Jaisalmer a place of must visit in Rajasthan.
Moreover a visit to the Jaisalmer Fort (the second
oldest fort in Rajasthan after Chittaur), Patwon
ki Haveli, (the grandest haveli of Jaisalmer), Desert
Culture centre and museums gives you some glimpse
of this small town’s past. The Jain temples meet your
religious taste, Salim Singh ki haveli and Nathmal-ki-haveli
give you some more idea of the haveli architecture of
the town. Besides these, Gadsisar Lake is also
an interesting spot that you must visit in this desert
city.
Excursions : Places nearby city -
Jaisalmer
Apart from many places to visit in Jaisalmer, there
some other excursion sites you must not miss out. These
sites include many nearby local villages, desert resorts,
and places of historical as well as contemporary importance.
Khuri, a village that provides you with an earthy
feeling of the local Rajasthan, Manvar, a place
that would give you once in a lifetime experience of
the desert and the famous Pokhran range are some of
the sites that needs a mention. You can also go for
camel safaris during days and evenings. Ideal for viewing
sunsets, these sites will also give you a chance to
capture the picturesque sand dunes in your camera. Staying
in the desert camps of the above mentioned places with
local delicacies served is a heavenly experience.
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