Jaisalmer City
History of Jaisalmer
Its like straight out of an Arabian Nights fable. The name Jaisalmer induces
a dramatic picture of utter magic and brilliance of the desert. The hostile
terrain not with standing the warmth and colour of people is simply over
whelming. One of the main draws is the daunting 12th century Jaisalmer Fort.
The beautiful havelis which were built by wealthy merchants of Jaisalmer
are yet another interesting aspect of the desert city.
Places to
See in Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer Fort :- Known as SONAR QUILA or the Golden fort, rising
from the sand , the mega structure merges with the golden hues of the desert
ambience and the setting suns in its most colourful shades gives it a fairy
tale look. Its simply a magic, the bastions envelops a whole townships that
consist of palace complex various security sources and the havelis of rich
merchants carved with an incredibly light touch, several temples and the
residential complexes of the armies and traders placed strategically on
the trade route, from where the ancient caravans passed en-route passing
all the riches for the prosperity to an otherwise non source full kingdom.
How to Reach
Jaisalmer
Excursions of
Jaisalmer
Khuri Village & Sand Dunes :- Khuri is a village 45 km South
west of Jaisalmer .It is a delight fully peaceful place with mud and straw
decorated houses.1Km. Away from village, patches of sand dunes is additional
attractions for the tourists. Some resorts in village offer came ride, music-dance
and dinner package to the tourists. There are regular Vilages buses run
from jaisalmer to khuri villages. People & village life can be seen
on the way to khuri in various villages