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
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.
In the 16th century camel caravans crossed the mountains to the North along well trodden paths, laden with precious jewels and spices. Today’s Camel Safaris attempt to recreate something of that spirit of adventure. The Thar desert in Rajasthan with its vast stretches of sand, dotted with dunes and its own specially adapted shrubs and wild life is ideal territory, Our expert navigator and the villagers on the way add color to an unforgettable experience if you are prepared to sit out the somewhat uncomfortable but adventurous ride. You would not only have the thrill but will have opportunity to gain the first hand experience of rustic environ, to admire the real Rajasthan and an opportunity to mingle with the local villagers.
Rajasthan is dotted all over with magnificent palaces, each with a history of its own. Take a journey through these architectural marvels and soak in the glorious past of the eternal land of Rajasthan.
Discover the magic of India
with a visit to Rajasthan, a land bursting with colours through
the desert haze. Enjoy the luxury of exquisite Palaces of Maharajas,
now converted into Hotels and get ready to be wooed in style
by this beautiful desert state.
A journey through chronicles of history that is evident of an era of valour and vigour. You will witness a series of majestic forts and palaces having their unique ambience.
Rajasthan is a one state in India which boasts of the maximum number of heritage sites. There is exceptional profusion of wall paintings, so intricately and finely executed in hundreds of Havelis, temples, cenotaphs, wells and forts, as in this region, a wonderful fusion of art and life.
