Jaisalmer is a major traveler destination of India. The city commands elite position among the sightseeing opportunities spread all over the desert area of Rajasthan. Jaisalmer is a favorite tourist and leisure destination of Indians as well as foreign visitors. Jaisalmer is in the the center of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan, full of colors of history and structural splendours. A city where friendship and relations is above all, where business means understanding each other needs and helping the community. Come to see what love and beauty is all about. Travelling Jaisalmer is a splendid experience for the visitor, consisting of outstanding Jaisalmer forts and the havelis, hanging around the paths and by-lanes of the small town, an exciting drive on the camel and hiking outdoors in the desert.
Jaisalmer is built out of Golden Sandstone where each house has beautiful intricately carved facades narrow alleys cobbled streets short doors and open courtyards. The most photogenic town most famous among architects , A city where the Stones speaks.
Jaisalmer Fort is situated in the city of Jaisalmer, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is believed to be one of the very few "living forts" in the world, as nearly one fourth of the old city's population still resides within the fort. For the better part of its 800-year history, the fort was the city of Jaisalmer.
Salim Singh ki haveli is one of the most beautiful edifices situated in the heart of the Jaisalmer city. It happens to be one of the main tourist attractions in the city. It was renovated in the 19th century and was commissioned by Salim Singh who was the prime minister of that time.
Known as the golden city of India, Jaisalmer is a beautiful city in Rajasthan. Among all the things that make this city popular, “Patwon Ki Haveli,” also known as the Mansion of Brocade Merchants tops the list.Patwon Ki Haveli is a cluster of five large havelis in Jaisalmer.
On a tour to Jaisalmer, visitors can't afford to miss the magnificent architecture of Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli. As per the facts, the construction of this mansion started from two points at the same time. One can see elephant carvings on yellow stones, and intricately carved exteriors and interiors.
The Badal Palace has a cloud-like appearance and the Tazia Tower rises from it. Each of the five stories of the tower has uniquely crafted balconies, reflecting the architectural styles of the time. The design is magnificent and each floor contains elements representing the royal families who once inhabited it. This tower is quite different from the usual Rajputana architecture of Rajasthan and a favorite amongst local and international travelers keen on architecture, history, and design.
One of the most well-known tourist attractions in Jaisalmer, Gadi Sagar Lake originally was a man-made reservoir that was founded to provide a source of water to the people of Jaisalmer.
Amar Sagar & Lodurva today is an ancient township that is in now ruins. Amar Sagar is a small and beautiful lake cum Oasis and is next to a 17th Century palace called the Amar Singh Palace. These are the famous Jain Temples. Lodurva was initially the capital of the Bhattis Rajputs, even before the time the Jaisalmer Fort was built in the 1156.
Bada Bagh, which literally means 'Big Garden' is located on the Ramgarh road. It was commissioned by Maharawal Jait Singh in the early 16th century and completed by his son Lunakaran after his death. The site has three different things to watch, a garden, a tank and a dam. In the vicinity itself you will find Govardhan Stambh pillar.
The Jaisalmer War Museum hosts war exhibits from operations carried out by the Indian Army between 1965 and 1971. There is an Audio-Visual room, two large display halls featuring vehicles and military equipments. The Jaisalmer War Museum is located on the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur Highway only 10 km outside Jaisalmer.
The Wood Fossil Park located near Jaisalmer, also known as the Akal Fossil Park, is an area of prime geological importance, as much as it is a major spot of tourist attraction.
Kuldhara is an abandoned village in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan, India. Established around 13th century, it was once a prosperous village inhabited by Paliwal Brahmins. It was abandoned by the early 19th century for unknown reasons, possibly because of dwindling water supply.
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Desert National Park also houses one of the heaviest flying birds in the world, the endangered Great Indian Bustard. It also has fossil evidence dating back to the Jurassic Period indicating hot and humid climate characterized by dense forests.
Tanot Mata is an incarnation of the goddess Hinglaj Mata. This temple is perhaps most famous for its proximity to the Pakistan border. Tourists are not allowed to go beyond this point without the District and Military approval. It is also close to the battle site of Longewala of the Indo-Pakistan War in 1971.