Jaisalmer Tour
Jaisalmer is one of Rajasthan's most exotic and unusual towns. "A living museum" and the "Golden City" are just two descriptions which has been applied to the desert put-outs. Places of visit are beautiful mansions built by Jaisalmer's wealthy merchants known as Havelis. Gandhi Sagar Tank, was once the water supply of the city. Jaisalmer, the city of the Golden Fort is a fantasy in yellow sandstone in the heart of the Thar Desert. The city was founded in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal, a Bhatti Rajput King.
Best Season to Visit : October to March
Sightseeing at Jaisalmer -
The Jaisalmer Fort : In the enchanting city of Jaisalmer the 800-year old Golden Fort towers over the Trikuta Hills. Within its walls, defended by 99 turrets is the old city. The Jaisalmer Fort is almost 30 mtrs over the city. It is entered through Ganesh Pol, Suraj Pol, Bhoot Pol and Hawa Pol. Within the fort, you will find many beautiful havelis and a group of Jain Temples dating from the 12th to the 15th centuries. The fort has five palaces called Sarvottam Vilas, Akhai Vilas, Gaj Mahal, Rang Mahal and Moti Mahal, all interconnected behind the seven - storied façade.
Sunset Point : An area just north of Fort is popularly called ‘Sunset Point’ due to the breathtaking view of the sun setting over Jaisalmer, turning the citadels sandstone from flaming yellow to burnished gold to bronze.
Havelis : Built by the Patva brothers in 1800, these havelis are open to the public. The interior of the other three havelis can also be seen with an offer of small fee to the present residents. The Nathamal Ki Haveli was built by two brothers. The design of the havelis are remarkably harmonious. The Salim Singh Ki Haveli is a six-storied structure with 38 balconies and elaborate carvings.
Reaching Jaisalmer -
Accesibility by Air : The nearest airport is at Jodhpur, which is well connected to Delhi.
Rail : Jodhpur is the nearest railhead from here.
Road : Well connected by road with all the major cities of India. Direct bus services to Udaipur, Mount Abu, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Barmer, Ajmer and Jaipur. Also to Ahmedabad and Bhuj in Gujarat.
STD/ISD Codes -
if dialing from India to Jaisalmer --- 02992 (number)
if dialing from outside India to Jaisalmer --- ++ 91-2992 (number)
Shopping in Jaisalmer -
Shop for exquisitely carved wooden boxes traditional rugs, hand-woven blankets and shawls in typical Rajasthani colours and weave are available. Mirror work, embroidered articles, silver jewellery, trinkets and curious are other buys of Jaisalmer. One can buy old stone work and antique.
The main shopping areas are - Sadar Bazar, Sonaron ka Bas, Manak Chowk, Pansari Bazar etc. Rajasthali the Govt. Shop for handicrafts and Khadi Gram Udyog Emporium are also recommended.
