Travel to
Jaisalmer
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to Jaisalmer -
 ¤ Jaisalmer- A Desert Rigion of
Rajasthan
Jaisalmer, another princely state of Rajasthan is a
paradise of the desert kingdom. Summarizing the allure of the desert, the
splendid Jaisalmer nestles in the foothills of Trikuta.
Jaisalmer
is a desert city and instantly invokes number of images in the mind of
travellers. The word itself provokes an image of deserted land with camel
swiftly moving on the golden sands. The city is almost enticing and for
domestic travellers as it is to foreign tourists. Standing in pride with
its colossal forts, palaces and havelis, Jaisalmer showcases the artistic
sense of the Rajput kings.
The city is awesome to cover in cool
season. Th city is actually divided into nearly two equal halves. The town
is smal enough to be covered on foot. If not less, try spending atleast 4
days in the city, only then you would get a full coverage of beautiful
city.
Travel to Jaisalmer by Air
The city is well connected
by flights which move from to and from New Delhi, Jodhpur and Jaipur. The
major airport, Jaisalmer airport lies in the cantonment area which is 5
kms away from the city centre. It is generally managed by the Indian air
force.
Travel to Jaisalmer by Rail
Jaisalmer is connected by a daily trains
to Jodhpur. The city is majorly connected by Agra, Jaipur, New Delhi,
Mumbai and many more. Just a 10 min drive from Gadi Sagar
Pol.
Travel to Jaisalmer by Road
Jaisalmer is connected to all major cities
of Rajasthan such as Bikaner, Jaipur and Jodhpur. Its main bus stand is
situated near the railway station. All major busses move from Bus depot to
city centre.
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Location : |
North India, Rajasthan
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Places of Interest
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Jaisalmer fort, Manak Chowk and the
Havelis.
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Festive Attractions
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Desert Festival.
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Temperature : |
Extremely hot summers with maximum temperature
touching 47 °C., Cold winters - min 1°C |
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Ideal Time to Visit
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October-
March
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¤ Unfold Jaisalmer !
Jaisalmer Fort : Rising like a sunbeam from
the golden sands of the desert, Jaisalmer Fort is the second oldest fort
of Rajasthan. A sight to behold, this living fort is one of the marvels of
Rajasthani Architecture, especially of the stone carver's
art.
Havelis : Evoking a vision of chivalry and valor,
these havelis were built by wealthy merchants. Famous for their
intricately- carved facades, the workmanship of Jaisalmer's Havelis
present a beautiful amalgam of Rajput architecture and Islamic art. Some
of the famous havelis of Jaisalmer are :
Salim-Singh-ki-Haveli
: Unusaual and mystic! It is a Salim Singh ki Haveli. The top most
storeys of this haveli are destroyed yet the surviving structure has
peerless grandeur. You indeed would be enticed with the intricate
workmanship and designed Jharokhas.
Patwon-ki-Haveli
: Patwaon - Ki - Haveli is another dimension to the Jaisalmer
havelis. It is a five storey edifice which was constructed in 1800 AD and
1860 AD. This is the largest of its kind and is one of the grandest
mansion in Jaisalmer
Nathmal-ki-Haveli: Nathumal Ki
Haveli is two identical looking portions which are combined by a common
facade. The projected balconies are the sheer example of Jeweller's art
applied to stone carvings.
Gadissar Lake: The origin of
this artificial water tank dates back to 1156 AD. Surrounded by small
temples and shrines, it also gives a view of the exquisite archway, Teelon
ki Pol - one of the main entrances to the lake and the
city.
Vyas Chhatri : Also known as the city of Sunset
Point, it houses the cenotaph of Sage Vyas who compiled the famous epic
Mahabharata. Moreover, it gives you a bird's-eye view of the picturesque
beauty of Jaisalmer
Moving out of Jaisalmer
Sam Sand Dunes Sam Sand dunes are the major
attractions of Jaislamer. It is 3 kms long and 1 km wide and is half a
kilometer high. The sam sand dunes are unreliable and they are
picturesque. Sam Sand dunes are just the place to surf the golden sands of
Rajasthan through a safari.
Desert National Park Located
at a distance of 40 kms from Jaisalmer, Desert National park is a perfect
example of unusual ecological bio diversity. Thar desert is the teeming
with wildlife and have some resident species which include Chinkara, Hare
Desert fox, black buck, wolf and desert cat.
Bada Bagh
This is a 300 year old Jaisalmer Haveli. It has a beautiful blue
cupola roof with carved brackets in the form of peacocks. This is an
amazing mansions in yellow stone and has an amazing projecting balcony on
the top storey.
Shopper's Paradise
Shopping in Jaisalmer is a great way to experience the
beauty of the state. There are some major shops inside the fort which
include Sadar Bazaar, Sonaron ki Bass Manak Chowk, Pansari Bazaar, Gandhi
Darshan, Seema Gram and various Rajasthani Govt Shops.
A Stay to Remember !The best places to stay in Jaisalmer are in
the heritage edifices, Heritage hotels. Most of these small and big time
havelis have been converted inti mid range and deluxe hotels. Try to book
your room before you land on the city, just to ensure a comfortable
journey. Heritage Hotel Fort Rajwada Hotel Himmatgarh
Palace Narayan Niwas Palace
Three Star Hotel Hotel
Dhola Maru, Jaisalmer
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