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Vacation Tour to Jaisalmer

The name Jaisalmer evokes a vivid picture of sheer magic and brilliance ofthe desert. The exotic, remote and beautiful, Jaisalmer is a bit of aparadox. So far west that it is in the heart of the desert, one would expectbarren near-desolation. Yet this frontier town is today one of Rajasthan'sbest-loved tourist destinations. Local colour and warmth prevail over theinhospitable and forbidding terrain, imbuing the medieval town with aspecial magic.

Rawal Jaisal, a descendent of the Yadav Clan and a Bhati Rajput, laid thefoundation of this city in 1156 AD. Trikuta was the hill chosen and Jaisalabandoned his old fort at Lodurva and established his new capital here.
 

Tourist Attractions of Jaisalmer India:

» The Jaisalmer Fort -The golden hued Jaisalmer Fort 'Sonar Kila' can be seen miles awaybefore reaching the town.

» Manak Chowk and Havelis -A main marketplace outside the fort leads to the narrow lanes dottedwith famous 'havelis'

» Havelis - Some of themost exotic mansions or 'havelis', all intricately latticed, are stretchedall over Jaisalmer, each with a different facade.

» Gadsisar Sagar Tank - Ascenic rain water lake with numerous beautiful shrines around. The lake isan idyllic spot for outings.

» Jain Temples - Thefort has three exquisitely carved Jain Temples dedicated to the JainTirthankaras - Rishabhdevji and Sambhavnathji