Famous for:
Beautiful Desert city known for the 3-day Desert festival (held in Feb), Desert Safari, handicrafts, leather items, stone statues, colorful embroidered fabrics.
Video: Jaisalmer, the beautiful desert city
Background:
Situated in the Thar desert, the desert city of Jaisalmer was founded in 1156 by (and is named after), the Bhatti Rajput ruler, Rawal Jaisal.
It is famous for its magnificent 12th century Jaisalmer fort, palaces and havalies built by the rich merchants.
It was a prosperous city located on the ancient trade route of India with places like Africa, Egypt etc. The Mughal Emperor, Alla-Ud-Din Khilji captured it in the 13th century. He ruled Jaisalmer for 9 years but the place is filled with stories of valor and courage shown not only by the Rajput men of those times, but also by the women who all committed Jauhar (self immolation) rather than surrendering to the Mughals.
Today, it has become the destination for tourists who would like to experience the true desert life and is especially known for the 3-day Desert festival organized by Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation in February, near the awesome Jaisalmer Fort. Very famous amongst both, local and foreign tourists for handicrafts, folk performances by local artisans in colorful dresses, music, dances, food, camel rides and some interesting competitions like camel tug-of-war and best moustache contest! A must for traveler in this region.
Video: Bikaner to Jaisalmer by road
What to see:
Jaisalmer Fort (Golden Fort / Sonar Quilla)
The awasome 12th century Jaisalmer Fort is the landmark of Jailsarmer. Standing tall in the desert, it has a fairytale look and is almost a city by itself. Within the fort are shops, temples, royal havlies (mansions), stalls, business establishments etc.
The Jain temple
Location: Within the Jalsalmer fort.
These beautiful temples were made between 12th and 15th century and are worth visiting.
Salim Singh Ki Haveli and Patwonji Ki Havili
Location: Below the hill (Salim Singh Haveli) and in narrow lane (Patwonji Havili)
The 300 year old magnificent Haveli (mansion) belongs to the then Prime Minister of the Princely state of Jaisalmer, Salim Singh. It is known for its intricate craftsmanship and exquisite decoration. A part of this haveli is still occupied. The other Haveli worth seeing is the 5-storey high Patwonji Ki Havali, which is the largest haveli in Jailsalmer.
Gadi Sagar Tank
Location: South side of the city wall.
It is a beautiful tank, which used to be the source of water for the Jaisalmer city. There are many gates, temples and shrines around the tank.
Sam Sand Dunes
Location: 42 km from Jaisalmer, at the edge of the Thar Desert
Amazing place for excursion to see the desert and sand dunes. The overnight camel safari is the best way to experience the desert and see the colorful sunrise and sunset.
Lodurva
Location: 16 km from Jaisalmer
It was the ancient capital of Jaisalmer and has ruins of the ancient city. It is also known for the Jain temples.
Desert National Park
Excellent place to see the Thar Desert flora and fauna. Typical desert vegetation like Cactus trees and thorny shrubs with few animal species like the black-buck, wolf, fox, etc. can be seen here.
Pokran
Location: at the junction of Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Bikaner road.
Pokran has been in news recently for the Indian Nuclear testings. It is also known for its old Pokran fort, and is a great place for furniture and interior decoration items.
Video: Jaisalmer desert festival
Reaching there:
Air:
Jaisalmer has an airport, which is located 9 km from the city center. However this airport is open only during tourist season (1st Oct to 31st March). During this time, there are few flights from Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Mumbai.
Rail:
Jaisalmer is connected to Jodhpur by a meter gauge line (overnight journey) and Jodhpur is connected by railways to other parts of the country.
Road:
NH 15 is the National Highway passing through Jaisalmer, connecting it to Bikaner and going upto Amristar and Pathankot. Jaisalmer is also connected to other cities of Rajasthan like Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Ajmer, Mt.Abu etc and there are regular bus service from these cities.
Video: Tug of war at the Jaisalmer desert festival
Video: Sam sand dunes
Beautiful Desert city known for the 3-day Desert festival (held in Feb), Desert Safari, handicrafts, leather items, stone statues, colorful embroidered fabrics.
Video: Jaisalmer, the beautiful desert city
Background:
Situated in the Thar desert, the desert city of Jaisalmer was founded in 1156 by (and is named after), the Bhatti Rajput ruler, Rawal Jaisal.
It is famous for its magnificent 12th century Jaisalmer fort, palaces and havalies built by the rich merchants.
It was a prosperous city located on the ancient trade route of India with places like Africa, Egypt etc. The Mughal Emperor, Alla-Ud-Din Khilji captured it in the 13th century. He ruled Jaisalmer for 9 years but the place is filled with stories of valor and courage shown not only by the Rajput men of those times, but also by the women who all committed Jauhar (self immolation) rather than surrendering to the Mughals.
Today, it has become the destination for tourists who would like to experience the true desert life and is especially known for the 3-day Desert festival organized by Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation in February, near the awesome Jaisalmer Fort. Very famous amongst both, local and foreign tourists for handicrafts, folk performances by local artisans in colorful dresses, music, dances, food, camel rides and some interesting competitions like camel tug-of-war and best moustache contest! A must for traveler in this region.
Video: Bikaner to Jaisalmer by road
What to see:
Jaisalmer Fort (Golden Fort / Sonar Quilla)
The awasome 12th century Jaisalmer Fort is the landmark of Jailsarmer. Standing tall in the desert, it has a fairytale look and is almost a city by itself. Within the fort are shops, temples, royal havlies (mansions), stalls, business establishments etc.
The Jain temple
Location: Within the Jalsalmer fort.
These beautiful temples were made between 12th and 15th century and are worth visiting.
Salim Singh Ki Haveli and Patwonji Ki Havili
Location: Below the hill (Salim Singh Haveli) and in narrow lane (Patwonji Havili)
The 300 year old magnificent Haveli (mansion) belongs to the then Prime Minister of the Princely state of Jaisalmer, Salim Singh. It is known for its intricate craftsmanship and exquisite decoration. A part of this haveli is still occupied. The other Haveli worth seeing is the 5-storey high Patwonji Ki Havali, which is the largest haveli in Jailsalmer.
Gadi Sagar Tank
Location: South side of the city wall.
It is a beautiful tank, which used to be the source of water for the Jaisalmer city. There are many gates, temples and shrines around the tank.
Sam Sand Dunes
Location: 42 km from Jaisalmer, at the edge of the Thar Desert
Amazing place for excursion to see the desert and sand dunes. The overnight camel safari is the best way to experience the desert and see the colorful sunrise and sunset.
Lodurva
Location: 16 km from Jaisalmer
It was the ancient capital of Jaisalmer and has ruins of the ancient city. It is also known for the Jain temples.
Desert National Park
Excellent place to see the Thar Desert flora and fauna. Typical desert vegetation like Cactus trees and thorny shrubs with few animal species like the black-buck, wolf, fox, etc. can be seen here.
Pokran
Location: at the junction of Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Bikaner road.
Pokran has been in news recently for the Indian Nuclear testings. It is also known for its old Pokran fort, and is a great place for furniture and interior decoration items.
Video: Jaisalmer desert festival
Reaching there:
Air:
Jaisalmer has an airport, which is located 9 km from the city center. However this airport is open only during tourist season (1st Oct to 31st March). During this time, there are few flights from Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Mumbai.
Rail:
Jaisalmer is connected to Jodhpur by a meter gauge line (overnight journey) and Jodhpur is connected by railways to other parts of the country.
Road:
NH 15 is the National Highway passing through Jaisalmer, connecting it to Bikaner and going upto Amristar and Pathankot. Jaisalmer is also connected to other cities of Rajasthan like Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Ajmer, Mt.Abu etc and there are regular bus service from these cities.
Video: Tug of war at the Jaisalmer desert festival
Video: Sam sand dunes
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