Jaisalmer Tours
Jaisalmer in Rajasthan located in the heart of
Thar desert. The magnificent city of Jaisalmer is named after founder Rawal
Jaisal. Founded on what was the cross-roads of lucrative trade routes, this
remote settlement came to be celebrated for the valour of its rulers, and for
the aesthetic sense represented by the
palaces and havelis of
Jaisalmer.
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tours....Major Attractions of
JaisalmerThe Jaisalmer Fort: The golden-hued Jaisalmer
Fort or old name Tirkuta fort 'Sonar Quila' is visible miles away from the town.
With its 99 bastions, the fort presents a breathtaking spectacle in the
afternoon sun. In fact the fort is a part of the desert citadel, walking up and
down the cobbled and narrow lanes, one gets the feeling of a different age
altogether.
Jain Temples : The
fort of Jaisalmer has three
exquisitely carved Jain Temples dedicated to the Jain Tirthankaras - Rikhabdevji
and Sambhavnathji. Gyan Bhandar or Library : Some of the oldest manuscripts of
India are found in this library established as a part of Jain temples.
Gadsisar Lake : The Gadsisar Lake was once the
water supply of the city and there are may small temples and shrines around it.
The small museum here has displays of folk art.
Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli
: It was the residence of the powerful Mohta Family, the hereditary
ministers of the Jaisalmer rulers. The blue cupola roof is distinctive, a facade
which is carved all over and an exquisite projecting balcony adorning the top
storey.
Patwon-Ki-Haveli : It is one of the largest and most
elaborate houses in Jaisalmer. It is five storeys high, extinsively carved.
Nathmalji-Ki-Haveli : This
haveli of Jaisalmer dates back
to 19th century and was reputed as a Prime Minister's house. Though the motif
used by the one is not similar to the other, yet they are in harmony. One has to
look closely to spot any dissimilarity. The superb craftsmanship of the stone
carver is illustrated in the gossamerquality of the screened windows.
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