Jaisalmer is one part of Thar Desert triangle of Bikaner and Jodhpur .
Jaisalmer, famous for 'Sonar Kila', is located on the westernmost border of India
in the state of Rajsthan and is close to Pakistan border.
Jaisalmer is a popular tourist destination of domestic as
well as foreign tourists.
Like various other cities of Rajasthan, you will discover
different facets of Jaisalmer as you explore this wonderful city.
How to reach
Air: Jaisalmer is
not connected directly with air. Civil
Airport Jodhpur about 300 km away.
Rail: Jaisalmer
is connected to major cities of India .
Famous Train Palace
Road: Jaisalmer
is well connected by roads with important cities of Rajasthan and major cities
of India .
Local transport:
Auto rickshaws are the main mode of commuting within the city. You can also
move around within the city on bicycle.
When to visit
The ideal time to visit Jaisalmer is from October to March
when weather is pleasant. In summers there are chances you might get affected
with heat stroke. A few quite days spent wandering around the city and the
surrounding desert can be a wonderful way of unwinding from the chaos of larger
cities.
Accommodation
There are many Hotels and Guest houses offering
accommodation to suit your budget.
Places of attractions
Jaisalmer Fort
One of the most magnificent attractions is the Jaisalmer
Fort, also known as "Sonar Killa", due to the yellow stone with which
it was built. There are shops, hotels and age old Havelis (Homes) where
families have lived for generations.
It is a rainwater lake which supplies water to the city. The
lake is surrounded by temples and tombs of saints. You can enjoy Boat rides.
Desert cultural centre is also nearby. A local museum built out of collections
of a school teacher is also nearby. This centre conducts puppet shows in the
morning and evening.
There are seven beautifully carved temples built between 12th
century to 15th century. All the temples are connected by walkways and
corridors. You are not allowed to carry leather articles inside temples. They
are open from 8 AM to midday.
Safari in Jaisalmer
If you are a fun loving and adventurous person, you will
enjoy safaris in Jaisalmer be it Camel safari or Jeep safari amidst desert
where the horizon meets. You can see long stetches of sand dunes as far as your
eyes can go. The golden crests and throughs provide you with the sense of
limitlessness. A camp in the lap of nature, so barren yet so subtle, you have
all the time in the world to spend yourself which you yearned for…
A proper Camel safari in the desert can only experience all
these. A large number of travel agents and tour operators in Rajasthan organise
Camel safaris and Jeep safaris. Jeep safaris is usually affordable and is
generally done on 4x4 open Jeeps.
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