Jaisalmer

Experience Jaisalmer
In the vast expanse of the Thar desert, where you don't expect even a single bacteria – all of a sudden there appears a complete city which has a divinely golden hue around it. Located on the Trikuta hills, it is completely built with yellow sandstone which explains the presence of golden hue around the city. The imposing city of Jaisalmer was founded by Rawal Jaisal after he deserted his fort at Lodurva. The city largely consists of the Jaisalmer fort which with its magnificent splendour, dominates over the skyline of the region completely. The city of Jaisalmer comes alive in the months of January and February as it is the time of the year when the Desert Festival is held.

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Visiting Jaisalmer
» Jaisalmer Fort : Locally it is called Sonar Qila and it is an imposing structure which will automatically command your attention. It is the second oldest fort in Rajasthan which is home to about 25 % population of the city. If going into details is your forte, you'll definitely enjoy studying the fusion of Rajput and Islamic styles of architecture.

» Gadsisar Lake :Located on the outskirts of Jaisalmer, the Gadsisar lake is a major attraction of the city. It is actually a water conservation tank which was the main source of water for the entire Jaisalmer.

» Jain Temples of Jaisalmer : These are old temples which are a major pilgrimage centre for the Jains. All these temples are dedicated to various Jain Tirthankars and are built in Diwara style renowned the world over for its style of architecture. These temples are also made by yellow sandstones and are open to the visitors till 12 noon only.


Staying in Jaisalmer
If you are a tourist in Jaisalmer, you are definitely going to be concerned about choosing the right hotel so that you can extract the maximum out of your tour. You'd like to be close to the tourism attractions of the city, you'd want the airport or the railway station to be easily accessible from your hotel. Jaisalmer has a plethora of accommodation options which include the heritage, luxury and the budget hotels. Your selection depends on your individual needs which may be the budget related or you may be concerned about the facilities. Some of the major hotels of Jaisalmer include Fort Rajwada, Gorbandh Palace, Taj Rawal Kot, Rang Mahal and Heritage Inn.


Shopping in Jaisalmer
Not many people know that Jaisalmer is an exciting option for the shopping buffs as well. Shopping is not just an activity in which you buy something and forget about it. Shopping at a macro level, is a process by which you come to know about the social fabric of a place. You also get to know about the habits and customs of the local population. Jaisalmer is known for its tablecloths in mirror work, puppets and jooties. Other items that you can buy here are textiles, camel leather items and ornaments.


Reaching Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer has its own airport which is located at the distance of 5 km from the city. It is connected with New Delhi, Jaipur and Jodhpur by regular flights. However, this airport is managed by the Indian Air Force and is operated only between the months of September through March. Therefore reaching Jaisalmer through Jodhpur would be better for you. Jaisalmer is well connected with all the major cities of India by the railway network. The place is connected by a good road network as well which connects it to other major cities of Rajasthan and India.

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