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Home >> Destination Guide India > Jaisalmer

DESTINATION GUIDE INDIA - JAISALMER

 

ABOUT JAISALMER CITY

Jaisalmer rises from the heart of the Thar desert like a golden mirage. The city has an interesting legend associated with it, according to which, Lord Krishna – the head of the Yadav clan, foretoldArjuna that a remote descendent of the Yadav Clan would build his Kingdom at top of the Trikuta Hill. In 1156 AD Rawal Jaisal a Bhatti Rajput and descendent of Yadav Clan transferred his Capital from Lodurva and founded his capital here in Jaisalmer. The splendid ancient palaces, temples and settlements can be found in other towns of Rajasthan but not exotic as in Jaisalmer giving it, its special grandeur giving out an aura of magic and mystery, the yellow sand stoned walls of this desert fortress glow in the setting sunlight, endorsing its name Sonar Kila or Golden Fort.
 

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS - JAISALMER CITY

JAISALMER FORTJaisalmer Fort
The golden-hued Jaisalmer Fort 'Sanar Kella' can be seen from miles away. The fort stands almost 100 meters above the city and houses an entire living area within its huge ramparts. It is approached through Ganesh Pol. Suraj Pol, Bhoota Pol, Hava pol are other main entrances which guard the Negh Durbar and Jawahar Mahal. Also in the inner enclosure are a group of lain temples dating back from 12th to 15th centuries. The 5 main mahals of this fort are the Sarvottam Vilas, Akhai Vela, Gaj Mahal, Rang Mahal and Moti Mahal.

 

Jain Temple - Jaisalmer

JAIN TEMPLE 
The Fort has three exquisitely carved Jain Temples dedicated to the Jain Tirthankaras – Rishabdev, Sambhavnath and Parswanath.

 




THE HAVELIS OF JAISALMER
Some of the most exotic mansions or Haveli, all intricately latticed, are strewn all over Jaisalmer each with a different façade.



SALIM SINGH KI HAVELISalim Singh ki Haveli
This 300 yrs old haveli of Jaisalmer’s Prime Minister to Maharaja Rawal Gaj Singh – Salim Singh, has a beautiful blue cupola roof with superbly carved brackets in the form of peacocks. The mansion displays a splendidly arched root with beautifully carved peacocks. The story holds an exquisite projecting balcony, part of the haveli is still occupied.



PATWON KI HAVELI (1805)
Possibly the finest in town, they have beautiful murals and carved pillars. One of the apartments of this five storey high haveli is painted with beautiful murals.



GADI SAGAR

A scenic rain water lake with numerous beautiful shrines around and a spectacular avian variety. The lake is an idyllic spot for outings. 
 

HOW TO REACH JAISALMER

» Air : Jodhpur 285km is the convenient airport.

» Rail : A good connection with major cities of the country through Jodhpur.

» Road : A good network of roads joins Jaisalmer with many destination in and around Rajasthan.


 

 
 
 

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