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| Jaisalmer,
a magical desert land with prismatic look
and brilliance of the sun and the sand. Rising
from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden
mirage Jaisalmer is known as the Golden City
. Every facet of Jaisalmer's art, culture
and history is intriguing. All these gives
visitors an opportunity to meet some of Jaisalmer's
cultural experts. |
| Jaisalmer
is an important city of the western state
of India , Rajasthan. It is popular for camel
safaris & it's living "Golden Fort".
It was a major trading center in the medieval
times. In medieval times, its prosperity was
due to its location on the main trade route
linking India to Egypt , Arabia , Persia ,
Africa and the West. |
| The
perfect time to visit the golden city is during
the Desert Festival. The Desert Festival takes
place in January-February of each year. Camel
races and dances, folk music, desert ballads,
puppeteers - they're all part of the activity.
At the full moon night, a sound and light
drama is performed at Sam. |
| Brief
History |
| Known
as the Golden City , Jaisalmer was founded
by Rawal Jaisal in 1156 A.D.. Jaisalmer remained
unaffected by foreign influence for a long
period due to its distant location, the period
which included the days of the British Raj.
The Golden City of Jaisalmer was the last
state to sign the Instrument of Agreement
with the British. The magnificence and the
glory of this Golden City - Jaisalmer can
be least rivalled with other cities of the
world. |
| Shopping
in Jaisalmer |
| Jaisalmer
is famous for mirror work, woollen pattu,
embroidered articles and other items made
of good quality, wooden boxes, locally produced
wood, curios, silver jewellery and trinklets.
The main shopping areas are Sadar Bazaar and
Sonaron Ka Bas, Manak Chowk, Pansari Bazaar
and also Rajasthali - Government shop for
handicrafts and Khadi Gramodyog. |
| 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.
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| Climate
& Season |
| Jaisalmer
has got extreme climate. Best time to visit
from October to February. |
| Language |
| Rajasthani
and Hindi |
| Best
Attractions |
| Today,
Jaisalmer is a major tourist attraction in
the country. We list below a selection of
major attractions of Jaisalmer – |
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The Jaisalmer Fort : The
golden hued Jaisalmer Fort 'Sonar Killa' is
located on the top of the Trikuta Hill and
it is visible from a distance of about 15
kilometres from Jaisalmer. From a distance,
the Jaisalmer fort seemed to be rising from
the heart of the Thar Desert . 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. |
| Patwon
Ki Haveli : The Patwon ki haveli
is the grandest mansion in Jaisalmer, having
ceiling supported by exquisitely carved pillars.
The delicately chiselled balconies and extensive
corridors and chambers of this haveli also
present an impressive sight. |
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Jain Temples : These all
temples were built in the 12th - 15th century
within the Jaisalmer Fort. They are beautifully
carved and dedicated to Sambhavnathji and
Rikhabdevji. The Gyan Bhandar, a library containing
some extremely old manuscripts, is within
the temple complex. |
| Desert
National
Park : An extensive
variety of desert birdlife, ranging from birds
of prey to sandgrouse, shrikes, warblers and
desert coursers, doves, bee-eaters, are to
be found in the National Park. |
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