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Jaisalmer

One word that comes to mind whenever Jaisalmer is on the traveling charts is ‘fabulous’. Emerging from the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer reminds us of the glorious past woven amidst the wilderness of the vast deserts. In fact, even today, its aura has not diminished to a tad. It is beautiful and full of splendor. This is what makes the city of Jaisalmer even more significant and much sought after from travelers coming from all over the world.

It will not be an exaggeration to state that Jaisalmer is synonymous to a golden mirage. What more, Jaisalmer is a comfortable place to be in if we take into account the staying options it offers to the travelers. Magnificent luxury hotels, sedans for traveling, along with cheap staying options make this place even more worth visiting and staying. Indeed, it is the natural beauty and convenient traveling options, which makes Jaisalmer reign supreme when it comes to travel.

However, what makes Jaisalmer even more favorite of travelers is its commanding fort etched in yellow sandstone stands. Now that is where the awesome splendor galvanizes the whole aura. It simply casts a spell binding aura on to the travelers.

If we go into the rich history of this place, we find that interesting legendary stories stand in association with it. It has a rich history that accommodates Lord Krishna at the epicenter of Jaisalmer’s affairs once upon a time in the realms of history.

If you ever wish to be in the vicinities of Jaisalmer, you are bound to witness much of its glory along with the images reflecting the medieval majesty. People here are majestic as the city of Jaisalmer and display the best standards of hospitality. This is where they always create spaces within the hearts of travelers thronging from all over the world. Land of Havelis, temples, forts, and much more attract even the keenest connoisseurs of the travel. Yet, there are unforgettable events planned in the city, which are simply magical and captivating.

How to Reach Jaisalmer

By Road: Smooth network of roads and luxury coaches connect Jaisalmer to all the major cities of Rajasthan such as Bikaner, Jaipur and Jodhpur. The main Bus Stand is situated near the Railway Station, but all the major buses are available from a Bus Depot situated at the city centre.

By Rail: There are daily trains to Jaisalmer from Jodhpur, which is well linked to all the major cities by the network of trains such as Agra, Jaipur, New Delhi, Mumbai and many more.

By Air: Jaisalmer is well connected by the flights to and from New Delhi, Jodhpur and Jaipur. The Jaisalmer Airport is in the cantonment area, which is 5 km away from the city center and is managed by the Indian Air Force. It is operational only from September to March, the prime season

Places of Tourist Interest

The Jaisalmer Fort Built over the Trikuta hill, this fort is the biggest and the most beautiful landmark of the city. This is one of the oldest Forts of Rajasthan situated on a hill this fort is surrounded by 15 ft. high wall of solid masonry. Huge guns and stones were kept on the walls to protect against the attacks. The fort is occupied by shops, stalls, and a number of other business concerns. This fort accommodates quarter of the city's population. Royal Palace - Inside the fort Royal Palace is situated. Several other beautiful buildings and gates are situated inside the fort.

Jain Temples - There are many Jain temples in Jaisalmerin including a 12th century Jain temple inside the Fort. The main temples are temple of Sambhavanathji, temple of Parsvanathji, temple of Rishabhdevji and temple of Mahavir Swami. The Jain temple of Lodhruva, which reminds of

Patvon-ki-haveli - There are several beautiful buildings in Jaisalmer but the Havelis of Patvas built in 18th century is most famous. These Havelis have unique design and architecture. Other famous havelis are Salem Singh's Haveli and Nathmal's Haveli. Gadsisar Lake - The lake was built by Maharaja Amar Singh in the early 18th century. On its bank there are several Jain temples and a garden. There is also a temple built by Maharaja Moolji in the early 19th century.

Desert Culture Center and Museum - is another place that would give the visitor a clear insight of the place. The museum has a number of old coins, different kinds of textile, traditional Rajasthani instruments, and some fossils that were found in the desert.

Desert National Park - This is another place that preserves the natural ecosystem of the desert land. Cactus, thorny trees and shrubs could be seen growing here. There are also some animal species like the monitor lizard, desert foxes, porcupines and black bucks here.

Sam Sand Dune - Situated at the edge of the Thar Desert, this place attracts many tourists. This sandy place is famous for watching sunset and taking a camel ride.