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| Location |
| The
golden hued Jaisalmer Fort 'S0nar Killa' is
located on the top of the Trikuta Hill and
it is visible from a distance of about 15
kilometres from the Golden City- Jaisalmer.
And Jaisalmer is well connected to Delhi and
Jaipur by train or bus. |
| About
the Fort |
From
a distance, the Jaisalmer fort seemed to be
rising from the heart of the Thar Desert .
Jaisalmer fort, the second oldest fort in
Rajasthan was built in 1156 A D. It was founded
by the Bhatti Rajput chieftain Rawal Jaisal.
The golden - yellow sandstone of Jaisalmer
Fort perched on the Trikuta hill at a height
of 250 feet stands as protector over the desert
with its long stretching walls following the
curves of the hills. The colossal wall 250
feet tall has 99 bastion has a confined meandering
lanes and four mammoth gateways. Almost one
quater of the town's population resides inside
the fort. Outside the fort, is the main market
place called ‘Manek Chowk'. A sight to behold,
this living fort is one of the marvels of
Rajasthani Architecture, especially of the
stone carver's art.
The fort stands almost 30 metres over the
city and houses an entire living area within
huge ramparts. Walking through the narrow
lanes is an experience worth savouring. It
is approached through Ganesh Pol, Suraj Pol,
Bhoot Pol and Hawa Pol. The fort has five
interconnected palaces with 'jaali' screens
and dainty 'jharokhas' - all showpieces of
Jaisalmer artisans' talent. Also, within it
are many beautiful havelies and the three
most exquisitely sculptured Jain temples dedicated
to Rishabhdevji, Sambhavanathji and the Ashthapadi
temple.
The Aksya Pole is the entrance gate of the
fort. Across the road lie the gate names Suraj-Pole
constructed by Maharawal Bhim. The top most
part, a curvilinear Toran is embellished with
a figure of Sun. This is the fort, which creates
a golden aura, as the rays of the afternoon
sun kisses its yellow sandstone walls and
bastions, giving it a name - Sonar Kila or
the Golden Fort. |
| How
to reach |
Jaisalmer
can be easily accessed through air, train
or road.
By Air : Indian
Airlines operates flights to Jodhpur , Jaipur,
Mumbai and Delhi from Jaisalmer.
By
Rail : There are two trains IJPJ
and Jodhpur express which operates daily from
Jaisalmer to Jodhpur . Jodhpur is connect
to all the major cities of the country by
a meter gauge line.
By Road :
A good network of roads joins Jaisalmer with
Jodhpur and many other destinations in and
around Rajasthan. There are many deluxe buses
operating daily from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
, Jaipur, Bikaner . |
| Climate |
| Jaisalmer
has got extreme climate. Summers are invariably
hot and winters are not very cold. Best time
to visit from October to February, when the
weather remains cool and tolerable. |
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