Are you planning something in these vacations? Getting bored during these holidays? Looking for a perfect destination? Do you know about Jaisalmer? I will give a brief knowledge of Jaisalmer.
2. INDEX
Introduction
About Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer Fort
Desert Safari
Jain heritage of Jaisalmer
Havelis in Jaisalmer
Gadsisar Lake
Desert Festival
The Famous Rajasthani food
Conclusion
3. Introduction
Are you planning something in these vacations?
Getting bored during these holidays? Looking for a
perfect destination? Do you know about Jaisalmer? I
will give a brief knowledge of Jaisalmer.
4. About Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is popularly known as a
golden city. Jaisalmer is famous
for its Jaisalmer fort which is a
royal palace. Temple of the fort is
built finely sculptured sandstone.
The town lies in the heart of Thar
Desert. The people live in the
speaks Rajasthani language. They
perform a Rajasthani folk dance in
every celebration. To know more
about the cultures of this city you
5. Jaisalmer Fort
The fort was built in 1156AD by
the Bhati Rajput ruler Rao Jaisal.
The massive yellow sandstone
structure is also known as the
Golden Fort. An intrinsic work on
the walls of fort makes it a unique
royal heritage in Rajasthan. The
architecture has a distinguished
pattern of windows on the walls.
The fort includes a temple which is
dedicated to Lord Shiva and
6. Desert Safari
Many tourists visit Jaisalmer city and
experience a desert safari. Desert Safari
include jeep and camel safari in Sam Sand
Dunes. You can see men with big round
mustaches with a colorful turban on their
head riding their camels. At night you can
enjoy Rajasthani Folk dance by women
who welcome you to their city.
Something very adventurous about Desert
Safari is sleeping in the arms of the desert
and under the stars. You can also
experience a Tented Accommodation at the
desert safari. A suitable option to make
7. Jain heritage of Jaisalmer
Jain temple Jaisalmer is located at Jaisalmer Fort.
This temple is dedicated to the Jain community
which has adorned the city. The temple is highlighted
for its architecture religious temple and intricate
design. The Jain temple is a marvelous treasure to
the desert city. There are seven Jain temples inside
the Jaisalmer Fort which was built during 12th and
15th century.
8. Havelis in Jaisalmer
There are 3 major royal heritage haveli in
Jaisalmer namely Pathwon ki Haveli, Nathmal ki
Haveli, and Salim Singh ki haveli. These Haveli’s
are famous for its architectural monument and it
depicts a picture of royalty at the time of
Maharajas
9. Gadsisar Lake
Gadsisar lake is situated
near ‘Tillon ki Gate’. A
conservation tank in the Lake
was built in 1400 AD by then
Maharaja Raval Gadsi Singh.
The specialty of this lake is
it never dries as it retains
rainwater automatically. The
real beauty of this lake lies
in the silent atmosphere,
10. Desert Festival
The festival is organized in Sam Sand Dunes from
29th January to 31st January 2018. The festival is famous
for the traditional Rajasthani environment. People over
there wear traditional attire. Women in ghagra’ with silver
ornaments and hands are adorned with Mendis and
bangles. Men in a colored turban with big round
mustaches. Festival includes a fusion of Rajasthani folk
dance with music and puppet shows and on the other side
stalls of handicraft items, leather shoes, bags, bangles,
silver and gold ornament and many more.
11. The Famous Rajasthani food
The authentic food of
Rajasthan is famous for
its delicious taste. It
includes Daal, Baati,
Churma, Bikaneri
Namkeen, Khir sangria.
This is food is world
famous for its delicious
12. Conclusion
Exploring the rich culture of Rajasthan in a city like
Jaisalmer is one of the best trips. The experience can go
beyond your imaginations. Rajasthan is a place where
people are full of culture. Women take ghunghats in front
of their elder which shows a sign of respect for them.
They wear ghagra with silver jewelery and big lack
bangles. Jaisalmer is a place known for the beauty of
royal heritage. Near Jaisalmer Jodhpur is also a city
which shows Rajasthani culture. You can also explore
