Jaisalmer is a city of sun dunes, situated in the state of Rajasthan and also considered as the gateway to the Sahara desert of India. This famous city was depicted as the house of ‘golden fort’ in the movie of legendary Satyajit Ray. Some people also call this city as the ‘Golden City’. Basically the unique color of the soil makes the forts of Jaisalmer to look like golden. The stupendous natural aura and the interesting ancient Rajasthani architecture are the two biggest attractions of this city. From Jaisalmer, tourists also get a unique opportunity to sneak into the culture and lifestyle of the rural people of Rajasthan. Enjoy traditional Rajasthani dances, folk songs and of course mouth littering foods during your trip to the golden city of Jaisalmer.
A Sneak Peek Into The History of Jaisalmer
Like other cities of Rajasthan, Jaisalmer also flaunts a royal enchanting and enticing history. The city has been named after the king of this place, Rao Jaisal Yadav. The city hosts a lot of forts, palaces and Hindu temples. Amongst several forts, Jaisalmer fort is the most significant as it was constructed during the regime of the King Rao Jaisal. King Jaisal was in love with this city and it has been said that he protected this city numerous times from the attacks of enemies. Local people still talks about a lot of stories of bravery of King Jaisal. Of course, some of them are myths and do not have prominent historic evidences. Still such stories are interesting enough, especially if you know those from the local people.
Places to Visit in Jaisalmer
Surrounded by mind boggling scenic natural ambience, Jaisalmer is mainly visited by those, who want to get up-close and intimate with Mother Nature. On one hand, it is considered as the gateway to the Sahara desert and on other hand, it furnishes a glimpse of Araballi mountain ranges. Dry yet hot weather during day time would be a bit harsh for the tourists, but nights are very soothing. If you are planning for a perfect Jaisalmer Holidays, then here is a list of places which are considered to be major tourist attractions of this city:
- Jaisalmer Fort – The largest fort of the city, which is a namesake of the city of Jaisalmer itself. The fort is often referred as the Golden Fort, because of having a light golden tint around it. The fort exhibits some traditional Indian weapons or armors, royal cloths, jewelries, etc.
- Jain temple – A place with high religious importance. In between the period of 12th century to 15th century, the temple was constructed. The whole temple has been built with stone materials and designs have been done through manual embossing. The interior of this temple shows neatness as well as preciseness of ancient Indian architectural technologies.
- Haveli – Jaisalmer hosts plenty of Haveli or palaces and most of them have been built during the reign of royal merchants in Rajasthan. Some of the popular Haveli or palaces are: Salam Singh ki Haveli, Haveli Sreenath, Patwon ki Haveli, etc.
Holidays in Jaisalmer would remain fragmentary, without opting for a camel safari. The popular camel safari will give you the true essence of this place. Camels will take you through the rural paths of Rajasthan. Some of the Jaisalmer holiday packages also include night stay at the desert camps, which is inimitable as well as a thrilling option for the tourists.
