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| About Jaisalmer Tourism |
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Rajasthan's Golden City,
named so because of its magnificent yellow sandstone structures, is an
artistic marvel in the midst of the arid desert. The splendid palaces
and havelis with intricate carvings, latticed windows and 'jharokas' or
balconies, showcase the artistry of the Rajasthani stonemasons at their best. The ancient fort is still a living one, as a busy township buzzes within its walls. The 'Land of Sands'
owes its name to Maharaja Jaisal of the Bhatti Rajput clan who built
the city in 1156. Once an important trade centre, strategically located
on the caravan trade route to Afghanistan and Central Asia, Jaisalmer
saw a golden era from 12th century onwards. The erstwhile rulers grew
rich by looting gems, silk and opium from the caravans, but by 16th
century, Jaisalmer
became relatively peaceful with the rulers and traders competing
against each other to showcase their new found wealth. This resulted in
the construction of grand palaces and huge havelis. |
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Gaurav, Jaipur | 28th December 2007 The Golden Glow
| Overview of the destinationThings just change the moment you enter this city. Every thing around you starts to appear in golden colour including the sand. No wonder its Food, sight-seeing and shopping Jaisalmer offers one of the widest range of food in Rajasthan. From Italian Pastas to Aloo ko Parantha every thing is available here. The famed Activities & things to do The Khuri & Sam Sand dunes are must watch. Sam is really a commercial hub and situation is really bad. The moment your vehicle approaches Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. Its much better to travel by road from either Jodhpur or Bikaner. All these places requires a vehicle to commute as they are around 40 | shaila, Mumbai | 22nd February 2007 Out of world experience Jaisalmer is a beautiful and colourful, historical city in Rajasthan. The city's historical places such | | Read full review... |
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| Articles and Blogs | | About Jaisalmer City - Rawal Jaisal, a Bhatti Rajput, laid the foundation of Jaisalmer as a shift from his former capital at Lodhruva. | | Jaisalmer Fort - Made of sand stones and locally known as Sonar Quila, the Jaisalmer Fort is a dominating structure amidst sands. | | Official Websites | | Government of Rajasthan - Rajasthan Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
| | Rajasthan Tourism - Rajasthan Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Rajasthan Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Rajasthan, List of Tourist Guides in Rajasthan and Transportation in Rajasthan.
| | Other Useful Links | | Weather - Weather forecast for Jaisalmer with a fast, easy to use interface. Includes weather maps, graphics and radar images. | | Jaisalmer District Site - Jaisalmer District, a part of the Great Thar Desert, is sandy, dry and scorched. |
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