Location:
Situated in the Thar Desert in the north Indian state of Rajasthan
Major Tourist Attractions: Jaisalmer Fort, Camel Safari,
Jain Temples, Salim Singh Ki Haveli, Patwo ki Haveli, Gadsisar Lake,
Lodurva, Sam Dunes
Best Hangout: Gadsisar Lake, Baba Bagh, Sam Dunes
Best Activity: Camel Safari in the Sam Dunes
Nearby Tourist Destinations: Jodhpur, Bikaner
Major Tourits Attractions:
Patwon Ki Haveli
The five-storied Patwon ki Haveli is the largest of its kind in
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. Patwon ki haveli is one of the most
elaborate and fascinating mansions in Jaisalmer that entices you
with its hypnotic charm.
Saalim
Singh Ki Haveli
Rajasthan Jaisalmer tours must definitely entail tours to Salim
Singh Ki haveli that stands in mute testimony to the splendorous
Jaisalmer past towards the eastern end of Jaisalmer city. This stately
Jaisalmer haveli with its stunning blue cupola roof is resplendent
with exquisite stone carvings, screen windows and exotic murals.
Gadsisar Lake
This tank outside the city walls, once held the town's water supply,
and, befitting its importance in providing precious water to the
inhabitants of this arid city, is surrounded by small temples and
shrines. A wide variety of waterfowl flock here in winter. The tank
was built by Maharaja Gadsi Singh, taking the advantage of a natural
declivity that already retained some water. Gadsisar lake constructed
by Maharaha Gadsi Singh.
Jaiselmer Fort
The Rajput ruler Jaisala built it in 1156. Jaisalmer Fort is the
most alive of any museum, fort or palace that one is likely to visit
in India. About a quarter of the old city's population resides within
the fort walls. Built over the Trikuta hill, this fort is the biggest
and the most beautiful landmark of the city..
Jain Temple
Jain Temples These groups of fine Jain temples were built in the
12th to 15th century within the Jaisalmer Fort. They are beautifully
carved and dedicated to Rikhabdevji and Sambhavnathji. There is
also a Shiva and a Ganesh temple within the fort. This temple built
in 1156 & Constructed By Maharawal Jaisala.
Vyas Cenotaphs Jaisalmer: This cenotaph is also known as
the Sunset Point as it gives a wonderful view of picturesque Jaisalmer
at sundown. Sage Vyas was the man who compiled the Hindu epic Mahabharata,
the longest scripture in the world with almost 300,000 verses. He
dictated the Mahabharata to Ganesh, the god with an elephant-head
and son of Shiva the Destroyer.
Jaiselmer Fairs & Festivals:
Desert Festival (Jan-Feb): Held in Jaiselmer is one of the
most popular of all festivals in Rajasthan. In Jaiselmer desert
festivals there are exciting games, competitions. Games like camel
dances, camel acrobatics, camel races, and camel polo, competitions
for the best decorated camel Folk performers like musicians, ballad
singers, snake charmers, and puppeteers all show their traditional
skills. It is a journey into the heart of the desert, the golden
city of Jaiselmer that has a charm of its own. A true show on the
sands, which attracts even the much-traveled visitor.
Jaiselmer Tour Packges