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The Golden City of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan is simply
unmatched! It was the part of the famous Silk Route
during the days of yore. The splendid Jaisalmer Fort
stands proudly on its land and narrates the stories
of the valor and chivalry of the Rajput rulers. Jaisalmer
still retains its medieval charm, which is evident in
its colorful narrow streets, splendid forts and palaces
of Rajasthan, opulent havelis and bazaars.
The otherwise barren land of Jaisalmer
comes alive once every year during winters. It is the
time when the festivities of Desert Festival slowly
start engulfing the Desert City. During the festival
in Jaisalmer, the city displays the wealth of its culture
and traditions to the rest of the world. The festival
expresses the people's zeal for the life and is a colorful
extravaganza of fun, frolic, laughter and adventure.
The deserted cliff of Trikuta
Hills faced weather-beaten dry winds and a sweltering
desert sun for thousands of years to win an outstanding
fort of yellow sandstone as its tiara in 1156. It is
said that Lord Krishna, the head of Yadav clan, had
prophesized its materialization long before it was built.
Rawal Jaisal, a Bhatti Rajput, who established his new
capital at Jaisalmer, founded it after deserting his
fort at Lodurva. Once the trade and commerce center
of the ancient silk route, the city with its breathtaking
beautiful scenery and extreme climate leaves a lasting
impression on every mind. Jaisalmer
charms the tourists with its magical legends and feel
of valor and idealistic zeal and the 'only living fort'.
It is the most intriguing blend of the old worldly charm
with the stirring quality of the contemporary. There
are churning sands and towering monuments with latticed
stonework. The golden sands of the daytime take on almost
fairy-tale facade by the silvery moonlight of the night
along with the mellow music and perfect rhythmic performances
of the multicolored desert people. There are camels
that seem to walk out of the leaves of the 'Arabian
Nights' and there are unruffled waters and serenity
of the divine temples.
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The Jaisalmer Fort
The fort of Jaisalmer, which resembles a gigantic
sandcastle, is home to several thousand people.
Crowned over the Trikuta Hill, the golden yellow
Jaisalmer Fort dates back to more than 800 years.
The fort has many gates including Ganesh Pol,
Suraj Pol, Bhoot Pol and Hawa Pol. In addition
to this, it also has a number of beautiful havelies
and a group of Jain temples that make it a special
place to explore. Out and Out a Jaisalmer tour is a memerising walk
into the rich history of India.
Gadsisar
Tank
The huge Gadsisar Tank was once the main source
of water supply to the city. In winters, a variety
of birds flock here and make the whole environment
enchanting. The beautiful arched gateway across
the road down to the tank adds to its attraction.
A number of exquisite temples and tanks located
around the lake add to its pristine beauty.
Manak
Chowk
Manak Chowk has successfully retained its ancient
charm since time immemorial. Various lanes with
exquisitely carved havelis lead to the chowk
that remains abuzz, most of the time, with various
activities. Exploring the chowk is an experience
in itself.
Nathmalji-Ki-Haveli
One very interesting fact about this haveli
is that its two sides were carved by two brothers.
Although the motif used by one is not similar
to the other, they are in harmony. One has to
look very closely to spot dissimilarities. The
excellent craftsmanship of the stone carver
is illustrated in the gossamer quality of the
screened windows.
| Celebrations
The royal city of Jaisalmer starts wearing
a festive look just a few days before
the spring full moon according to the
Hindu Calendar. The splendid Jaisalmer
Fort provides the perfect backdrop to
the celebrations that take place across
the city. The entire town echoes with
the enchanting folk music during the festival. The Jaisalmer tour packages thrive with bookings at this time of year.
The
Desert Festival of Jaisalmer provides
a perfect opportunity to the local craftsmen
to display their exquisite artwork. Festival
witnesses the trade of intricately embroidered
skirts, shawls, rugs, bags and silver
jewelry. Desert festival comes to an end
with a grand finale that includes various
completions like 'Best Decorated Camel',
'Mr. Desert' and various others.
Facts & Figures:
¤ Time of the year : February
¤ Duration: Three Days
How
To Reach
Jaisalmer is well connected to the nearby
towns and cities by rail, road and air.
To get there by train there is a meter-gauge
train that connects this place with the
rest of the small and big places. If you
wish to travel by air, there are flights
from Mumbai to Jodhpur-Jaisalmer and from
Jaisalmer to Jaipur-Delhi. By rail, there
is an overnight journey from Jodhpur.Jaisalmer
is well connected with important towns
by road.
Places
Of Interest
There are many places that are worth paying
a visit to: The Royal Cenotaphs at Bada
Bagh, Lodruva Jain Temples, the Sand Dunes
at Sam, Khudi desert, Akal Fossil Park
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How
To Reach :
By
Air: Jaisalmer is well connected
by the flights to and from New Delhi, Jodhpur
and Jaipur. The Jaisalmer Airport is in the
cantonment area, which is 5 km away from the
city center and is managed by the Indian Air
Force. It is operational only from September
to March, the prime season.
By Train:
There are daily trains to Jaisalmer from Jodhpur,
which is well linked to all the major cities
by the network of trains such as Agra, Jaipur,
New Delhi, Mumbai and many more. The Jaisalmer
Railway Station is just a 10-minute drive from
Gadi Sagar Pol.
By Road:
Smooth network of roads and luxury coaches connect
Jaisalmer to all the major cities of Rajasthan
such as Bikaner, Jaipur and Jodhpur. The main
Bus Stand is situated near the Railway Station,
but all the major buses are available from a
Bus Depot situated at the city centre. |
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Location:
Situated in Western Rajasthan, Jaisalmer is 413 km from
Jaipur and 630 km from Delhi. |
Significance:
It is one of the cities of the Desert triangle. |
Climate:
Typically a desert climate, the summers in Jaisalmer
are scorching and dry, while winters are stormy and
chilly. In summers the temperatures range between 41°C
to 25°C while, in winters, temperatures range from
23.6°C to 7.9°C. |
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