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Jaisalmer, also known as the Golden City, is one of the most famous cities in the royal state of Rajasthan. Located in the middle of the desert, 575 km away from the state capital Jaipur, the city is famous for its rich heritage. Jaisalmer is also......Read more on Jaisalmer


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Jaisalmer Fort
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  • Type: Fort
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The Jaisalmer Fort is located in the heart of the city and is known for its miniatures, architecture and bazaars. This fort was built in 1156 by a Bhati Rajput ruler Jaisal, atop the Trikura hill. About a quarter of the population of Jaisalmer live inside this fort. The fort is also... Read More »
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Jain Temples
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  • Type: Temple
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The Jain Temples are one of the oldest temples in Jaisalmer, which are situated inside the Jaisalmer Fort complex. These temples have archaeological and religious significance attached to them. The group of temples in the fort were built between 12th and 15th centuries. These Jain Temples are... Read More »
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Desert National Park
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  • Type: National Park
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The Desert National Park is regarded as one of the largest national parks in India, covering a wide area of 3161 sq. km. It was established in 1980 and depicts the ecosystem of the Thar Desert. The main land of the park comprises compact salt lake bottoms, fixed dunes and craggy rocks.... Read More »
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Bada Bagh
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  • Type: Garden
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Bada Bagh or Big Garden is located 6 km from Jaisalmer on the Ramgarh road. During the 16th century, this garden was commissioned by Maharawal Jait Singh and was completed by his son Lunakaran. This garden includes a tank and a dam, along with a Govardhan Stambh (pillar). The pillar was... Read More »
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Patwon-ki-Haveli
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Places to Visit in Jaisalmer
  • Type: Haveli
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Patwon-ki-Haveli is situated in a narrow lane near the Patwa Complex. It is the first haveli to have been erected in Jaisalmer. This haveli is essentially a cluster of five havelis, which was constructed in 1805 by Guman Chand Patwa. A rich trader, Guman Chand Patwa constructed five separate... Read More »
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