Introduction to Tours to Jaisalmer
The magical and golden city of Jaisalmer, nestled in the heart of the Thar Desert displays the rugged beauty as well as the colors of ethnic Rajasthan. The ‘Golden City' as it is called because of the yellowish golden sandstone, is crowned by a majestic palace, several elaborate Jain temples, lakes and artistic monuments. All these make Jaisalmer a popular tourist destination in Rajasthan . Tours to Jaisalmer, Rajasthan offers a unique chance to visit this historical city and get transported back to the era of yesteryears while walking through the narrow sandstone streets.
History of Jaisalmer
History of Jaisalmer dates back to 1156 A.D when it was founded by Rawal Jaiswal. Jaisalmer, enjoyed the least influence from outside, even during the days of the Raj, due to its isolated location. It was one of the last states to sign a treaty with the British. Jaisalmer still stands intact, with its monuments and rich culture, untouched by centuries of onslaught and harsh climate.
Tourist Attractions in Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is the hub of tourists and there is no dearth of Tourist attractions in Jaisalmer. The major tourist destination is the Jaisalmer Fort , built by ruler Jaisal. On the Trikuta Hills.The golden sandstone that builds the fort with its 99 bastions reflects a magical aura of light as the rays of the setting sun falls on it. This for was made famous by the Oscar winning Indian director Satyajit Ray who wrote a novel called the ‘Sonar Kella' or the Golden Fortress which was later turned into a film. This has made the fort more of a tourist attraction in jaisalmer .A quarter of the city population live inside the fort. There are three main Jain temples inside the fort.
The other tourist attractions in Jaisalmer are the Godsisar Lake , once the major water supply of the city and the Havelis is Jaisalmer. These havelis include the Salim Singh ki haveli, Patwon ki Haveli and the Nathmalji Haveli .
The museums in Jaisalmer include the Desert Culture Centre and Museum , Jaisalmer Folklore Museum and the Government Museum .
How to reach Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is well linked to all major cities in and outside Rajasthan by air, railways and roadway. The Jaisalmer Airport is located only 5 kms from the city center. It is managed by The Indian Air Force and operates only from September to March.
To reach Jaisalmer, you can also take a train as the city is well linked with Jodhpur, which is connected to many major cities like Agra, Jaipur, New Delhi and Mumbai.
Jaisalmer also has a good network of roads and is well connected to all Major cities of Rajasthan including Jaipur, Jodhpur and Bikaner.
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