The stunning city of Jaislamer is a picture perfect
destination that utters magic and vibrancy of desert. It is often regarded
as western senital to India. The hostile terrain of the amazing land
notwithstanding the warmth and colour of people is simply overwhelming. One
of the main draws of the city is daunting 12th century Jaislmer Fort. Yet
another interesting aspect of the desert city is the numerous beautiful
havelis built by the wealthy merchants.
The citadel is truly fantasy in the golden desert of Thar. Visitors can
caress their eyes on the slope of shifting sand dunes while rambling their
way in the Camel Safari. The reminiscence of the past glory of Jaisalmer can
be seen in the golden fort of Trikuta Hill that dominates the horizon.
Colorful festivals, vibrant bazaar, mouthwatering recipes and traditional
hospitably makes the place a paradise for the tourist.
Jaisalmer Fort
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Jaisalmer Fort:
Also known as Sonar Quila or The Golden Fort, Jaislmer fort rises from the
sand and merges with the golden hues of the desert ambiance. The setting of
sun in the colorful shades give a fairy tale appearance to the massive
structure. This amazing bastion envelop a whole township that consists of
the palace complex, the intricately carved havelis of rich merchants,
several temples and the residential complexes of the armies and traders.
Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli:
This haveli was built in 19th century by two architect brothers, Hathi &
Lulu. Interestingly, while one worked with the focus on the right side of
the haveli, the other worked on the left. The result is the symphony that
epitomizes the side-by-side symmetry of the building. Paintings in the
miniature style dominates the wall of the haveli.
Desert National Park:
The national park is an excellent example of eco-system in Thar Desert.
Sudarshini forest post acquaints the visitors with amazing land of wildlife,
where survival is a struggle. The inhabitants include the blackbuck,
chinkara, wolf, Indian fox, desert fox, hare and desert cat. The flights of
sand-grouse start moving towards waterhole from sunrise onwards. You can
also hear the morning call of the grey partridge. Bush quail and Indian
rollers are commonly found in the Desert Park.
Gadsisar Lake
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Gadsisar Lake:
The rain water conservation lake was built by Maharaja Gadh in 14th
century. It served as main source of drinking water for the entire town of
Jaisalmer. Today, the lake has become one of the most popular tourist
destination of the city. There are many small temples and shrines around the
Gaddisar Lake. Different species of water birds can be seen here especially
in winters.
Jaisalmer stands as a desolate beauty of desert. It has been attracting
visitors from all over the world to explore its architectural extravagance
and vibrant culture. Some of the other major tourist destinations of the
city include:
| Salim Singh Ki Haveli |
Patwon Ji Ki Haveli |
| Tazia Tower |
Desert National Park |
| Akal Wood Fossil Park |
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