The golden city of Jaisalmer, on the edge of the Thar Desert is an extremely splendid city of Rajasthan. Over shadowed by its majestic fort, the barren desert scape of Jaisalmer is hauntingly beautiful to behold. Travel to Jaisalmer and witness its exotic beauty for yourself.
Named after it founding ruler, king Jaisala, the city of Jaisalmer is encircled by thick sandstone walls, which were built in 1750. The walls have four openings (pols) into the town- Malka pol, Amar Sagar pol, Baron pol and the Gandhisagar pol. And, if you want to experience the best camel safaris, don't stray much farther than Jaisalmer.
Some of the major tourist attractions of Jaisalmer are:
Jaisalmer Fort
The only living fort in the world, Jaisalmer Fort, also known as the Sonar Qila (Golden Fort) is a maze of houses, temples and colorful shops. Situated atop the Trikuta Hill, the exploring the fort at leisure has its own special charm.
Havelis of Jaisalmer
The havelis of Jaisalmer are undoubtedly a major tourist attraction. The likes of Patwon- ki- Haveli, with its carved pillars and extensive corridors, Salim Singh - ki- Haveli, with its superbly arched roof along with carved brackets in the forms of peacocks leave the visitors totally spell bounded.
Sam Dunes
Enjoy an exhilarating camel safari ride on the massive stretch of sand at the Sam Dunes that are situated in the Sam village, 42 kms away from the city centre.
Gadi Sagar Tank
Surrounded by temples and shrines, the Gadi Sagar tank was built in 1367 and still attracts numerous migratory birds and waterfowls. The beautiful yellow sandstone gateway arching across the road to the tank- Tilon ka Pol has a Krishna temple on it. If you plan to travel to Jaisalmer, it is better to have prior information about Jaisalmer.
