Jaisalmer Tourism
Adorned with dunes of golden sand and ancient castles, havelis and Jain temples clad in golden yellow sandstone, the city of Jaisalmer is situated in the heart of the Thar Desert. Jaisalmer literally means ‘the hill fort of Jaisal’ and was founded by Raja Rawal Jaiswal. The city was noted as one of the prime spots in Indian history because major trade routes which connected India with Persia, Egypt and Africa passed through Jaisalmer. The arid location is quite colorful with a very rich culture and the existence of breathtaking heritage sites is a proof of it. The best time to visit Jaisalmer is October-March when it is not too hot and it is easy to spot tourists around Jaisalmer enjoying the breeze and the visual treat they are offered.
The Jaisalmer Fort is the major attraction. It showcases incredible craftsmanship and is one of the best architectural structures of the world. The Desert Safari in Jaisalmer is also quite popular. One gets to choose to go on a camel safari or a jeep safari and also gets to enjoy a traditional Rajasthani meal and watch musical dance programmes at the end of the safari. The Gadisar Lake surrounded by ornate temples and shrines around it and Jain temples which feature intricate carvings are also major attractions of Jaisalmer. The Tazia Tower and Badal palace and the legendary Kuldhara village are also must-visits before you take off from Jaisalmer. The nearest airport is in Jodhpur. The railway network has established good connection between the major cities of India and Jaisalmer. ‘The Palace on Wheels’ option can also be considered. Well maintained roads ensure regular bus service too.
Places to Visit in Jaisalmer
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Jaisalmer Fort
The Jaisalmer Fort of Rajasthan is one of the most popular tourist attraction in Jaisalmer made of yellow stone found abundantly in Jaisalmer which glow like gold in sunshine and popularly known as Sonar Kila, or Golden Fort.
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Gadisar Lake
Gadisar Lake is an ancient artificial lake constructed by the order of Raja Rawal Jailsal to meet the Jaisalmer City’s water needs. It is one of the most visited tourism destinations of the state. The sandstone built shrines around the lake and the view of migratory birds swimm....
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Tanot Mata Temple
The Tanot Mata, situated at a distance of 122 kilometres approximately from the main centre of Jaisalmer city is a very powerful shrine dedicated to Hindu goddess and deity Tanot Mata.
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Ghantiyali Mata Temple
Ghantiyali Mata temple is known for being a miracle or a saviour to the locals as, during the war with Pakistan, some Pakistani soldiers tried to steal the ornaments from the temple and somehow all of the soldiers went blind and died during the crossfire.
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Bada Bagh
Bada Bagh located in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan (a state in India), is the Garden for the royal family's cenotaph (empty tomb monument). More than 100 cenotaphs were built in this garden, therefore the name Bada Bagh - Big Garden was given to this place.
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Patwon Ki Haveli
Patwon Ki Haveli or Patwon Ji ki Haveli is one of the best tourist attraction sites in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Haveli in Hindi refers to a Palace and this palace was built according to the combination of 5 different Havelis and structures.
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Kuldhara Abandoned Village
The haunted Kuldhara Abandoned Village in Jaisalmer of Rajasthan still haunts us to this day.
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Desert National Park, Jaisalmer
Similar to the Thar Desert ecosystem, Desert National park is located near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, a state in India. This national park is known for showcasing various species of birdlife in India and the endangered species Great Indian Bustard can also be found here.
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Tazia Tower
This tower is located on top of the Badal Palace located in Jaisalmer, a city in Rajasthan, India.
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