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Jaisalmer
is the
desert city of Rajasthan and is one of the popular
tourist destinations today. Thousands of Indian and
foreign tourists visit Jaisalmer to enjoy the
attractions here. Situated amidst the picturesque
Thar Desert, Jaisalmer is definitely the most
preferred tourist destinations in Rajasthan.
As you venture
exploring this wonderful city, you will find a host
of scattered historical monuments including the
famed Jaisalmer Fort. This impressive and majestic
fort is also known as the Sonar Quila and is made of
sandstone.
This enchanting city
is full of old havelis including the most striking
Nathmal ji ki haveli and Salim ji ki haveli. All
buildings in this city are constructed in a unique
manner speaking of a distinct style of a combination
of medieval and ancient architecture.
Jaisalmer is the
cultural and educational hub of Rajasthan. Here you
can find people indulging in vibrant and lively folk
and semi-classical music and folk dances.
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Tourist Attractions In
Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer features many
interesting tourist attractions including the beautiful
temples, majestic forts and the enchanting havelis.
Visitors are practically taken way back in history as
they enter the mysterious forts. The mesmerizing amber
hue of the Golden Fort is absolutely stunning to behold.
Jaisalmer Fort
- Jaisalmer Fort is situated 100m above the city and
features huge ramparts and a citadel. This fort can be
accessed through different entrances including the
Bhoota Pol,
Suraj Pol,
Ganesh Pol
and
Hava Pol.
All these entrances encompass the
Jawahar Mahal
and
Megh Durbar.
Havelis
- You can walk through the exciting lanes
from the main market Manek Chowk where you will come
across fascinating havelis such as
Nathmalji ki haveli,
Salim Sing
ki haveli and
Patwon
ki haveli that feature stunning and intricate
latticework.
Enjoy viewing the
exquisite cutwork, bracket shaped peacock decorations
and red/yellow stone treatment in these architectural
marvels.
Temples
– The most beautiful and enchanting a
Jain temple in Jaisalmer is the
Parswanath
Temple. Here you can find the mesmerizing carvings of
human and animal figures.
Lodhruva is a historical
city close to Jaisalmer which is also a popular
pilgrimage centre. This city features a famous Jain
Temple frequented by tourists.
Gadsisar Sagar Tank
– This picnic spot is frequented by all tourists who
come to visit Jaisalmer. During winter, you can find a
variety of migratory birds here. You can enjoy boating
in the sparkling waters of this rainwater lake.
The Museum and Desert
Culture Centre in Jaisalmer offers you in-depth
historical knowledge of this fascinating city. Here you
can find an interesting display of different textile
kinds, old coin collections, desert fossils and
traditional instruments of Rajasthan.
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