Tent in Jaisalmer Tent in Jaisalmer royaldesertcampjaisalmer The Rajasthan has lavish history of art culture and traditions. The great state has many stories and memories built around. The charm of desert life coupled with rich heritage and history mesmerizes the tourist from all over the world. The Rajasthani culture pride velour and history is reflected best in Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer as the name comes in mind one thinks of sand dunes, tents, kalbeliya and other folk songs music and marks of culture everywhere. Jaisalmer fondly called Golden City was established by Bhatti rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal in 1156. The largest district in Rajasthan and in nation got its name from its founder. The word Jaisalmer means hill fort of Jaisal. The city lies in western Rajasthan. Its establishment is seen as the fulfillment of Lord Krishna’s prophecy that Yadav from his clan will establish a kingdom. WHAT TO SEE IN JAISALMER JAISALMER FORT Popularly known as Sonar Quila or the Golden fort adorns Trikuta hill top at 250 feet. It is the second oldest fort of Rajasthan. The remains of exotic township builded within the three walls of fort make it a viewer’s delight. The merchant’s havelis builded by rich merchants in congruence with royal grandeur add beauty to the fort. The muslim stone craftsmen have created architectural wonders in sandstone which exhibits vibrant color and lively art form to world. The view of Thar Desert from the fort mesmerizes speculators. DEEWAN NATHMAL JI KI HAVELI Builded by two architecture brothers it is among architectural wonders of its time. It was residence of the then prime minister to palace Diwan Nathmal Ji. It’s beautifully built in sandstone. It’s an example of alchemy of rajput and muslim style of architecture. The miniature paintings on the walls are delight for eyes. PATWON JI KI HAVELI Built by Guman Chand Patwa and later by his five sons, this five storyes building is star attraction of Jaisalmer. It is extensively ornated by mirror work and excellent craftsmanship. It displays that the owner was indeed the wealthy merchant who had 300 trading centers stretched to Afghanistan. Its carved chamber, pillars and pathways make it more exotic SALIM SINGH KI HAVELI It was built 300 years ago. It’s still occupied. It was built when Salim Singh was prime minister to the state. Its beauty lies in beautifully arched roof with superb carved brackets in the form of peacocks. It can be seen from outside. TAZIA TOWER The pagoda shaped structure is gift of Muslim craftsmen to royal seat. Its known only for its five storey architecture marvels but also for religious harmony it symbolifys. JAIN TEMPLES There are many Jain temples in city built between 12th and 14th century. The prominent among them are temples in the fort temples of Sambhavanathji, Parsavnathji and Rishabdevji and temple of Mahavir Swamy. These are having paintings and designs of animals and humans depicting jain philosophy and stories. DESERT NATIONAL PARK The Park manifests the desert ecosystem. It flaunts Thar flora and fauna is most exuberant form. Rocks, salt lakes natural pavements and sand dunes enhance its looks and bring one close to the natural desert beauty. Its inhabitants like Chinkara , wolf, Indian fox, hare and sandfrouse give spectacular images which cherishes and delight spectators. The privileged point in park to enjoy its beauty to maximum is Sudashiri forest. AKAL WOOD FOSSIL PARK if you want to enjoy the eternal beauty of nature and make journey to the past of flora and fauna this is the place to be. Merely at 17 km distance from Jaisalmer and at a kilometer distance from Barmer Road its 180 million year old fossil forests remain which will make you hold your breath by its aura and charm. SAM SAND DUNES The desert trip is incomplete if one doesn’t live the experience of desert life. The best way to travel nomadic era is to live visit Sam Sand Dunes. They are as picturesque as dangerous. No vegetation or inhabitant’s gives there feel of mysterious Sahara. One enjoys camel ride there with the musical ballads of Moomal and Mahendra. It’s a must visit for any Rajasthan visitor. KHURI SAND DUNES If one wants to enjoy desert beauty in calm then Khuri Sand Dunes are place to be. Not crowded it presents desert beauty with an overview of Rajasthani life, art, and culture. It is the place where one can enjoy Rajasthani feast in traditional settings and feel close to royalty. GADSISAR LAKE Once the source of water supply to the city its now a beautiful sight seeing and bird watching spot. Build by the then Maharaja of Jaisalmer Gadsi Singh in around 1400 AD it has many temples and small temples around it. To enhance the beauty and grandeur of the place one finds the arched gateway on the road leading to lake. The gateway was built in at the closure of 19th century by the royal courtesan Tillon and is popularly known as TILLON KI PORI. On the top of the gate is a statue of Lord Vishnu which was established by Tillon. Thus the name Krishna mandir was given to it to save the gateway from the then royal wrath. AMAR SAGAR Situated at the distance of 6 km from the city, the place has been developed by Maharawal Amar Singh and his successor Maharawal Akhil Singh. The place has a reservoir, dam, lake and a beautiful haveli which adds charm to its magnificence. BADA BAG The royal cenotaphs having carved iamge of each Maharawal ruler are the main attraction of the place. There are chatris built after royal patrons on same design but different styles. Each chatri has inscribed details of the ruler to whom it is dedicated. LUDERWA The first capital of the Bhatti empire has its own charisma with the legends associated to it. The reminant capital city adores theParsavnath Temple, Kalpvriksha Tree, Rishabnath Temple, and Moomal ki Meri . The romantic legend of Moomal and Mahendra and Kak river adds nostalgic feelings to the place. BAISAKHI A tirth place for hindus where taking dip in every baisakh on full moonday is considered very auspicious. There is temple of Lord Shiva built in 11th cerntury and restored in 16th century. The place attracts hundreds of devotees RAMKUNDA It’s the shrine dedicated to Lord Ram & Krishna and was build during the reign of Maharawal Amar Singh. PLACES TO STAY Hotels in Jaisalmer offers services to suits ones taste and aesthetics when it comes to stay in city. City has luxury hotels for those who want taste of royalty like Hotel FortRajwada, Hotel Rawalkot & Rangmahal. Jaisalmer also provides decent and comfortable stay to those who are with a budget with wide range of hotels in the city. PLACES TO SHOP Any travel is incomplete if one doesn’t takes memoirs from the place in the form of goodies for self & gifts for kith & kin. The land of rajwadas, Jaisalmer is famous for its mirror work artifacts, clothes & gift items, rugs, blankets, antique and Rajasthani clothing. Wooden handicraft items, traditional Rajasthani hand woven shawls, tie & dye clothes and silver jewelry also make great gift items. The prominent shopper points are shops within fort, Sadar Bazar, Sunaron ka bazar, Manak Chowk, Pansari Bazar, Gandhi darshan, Seema Gram and Khaadi Gram Udhayog. TENTS IN JAISALMER-SAM VILLAGE The visit to Jaisalmer is only complete if one enjoys desert safari and tent accommodation in Jaisalmer. It is a delight in itself to camp in wilderness of desert feeling blowing wind and sunset and sunrise. The tents in Jaisalmer come as luxury, deluxe and common and are located 42 KM away from Jaisalmer. COMMON TENTS The COMMON TENTS come with the comfortable stay in the water proof tents with rajsathani interiors, cable tv, intercom, mineral water bottles, fruit basket, study table, and shower area with hot and cold water supply. DELUXE TENTS DELUXE TENTS are decorated with all modern facilities which one needs with Rajasthani aesthetics. The tents provide cable tv, intercom, intercom, mineral water bottles, fruit basket, study table, internet, 24hrs light, emergency light, personal stationary and pressure pump supply of cold and hot water. LUXURY TENTS LUXURY TENTS have all the facilities which give them flamboyance of royalty tents have cable tv, intercom, intercom, mineral water bottles, fruit basket, study table, internet, 24hrs light, emergency light, personal stationary and pressure pump supply of cold and hot water and they also offer electrical tea & coffee kettles, iron, safe, and a guide when needed. The tent also provide with the desert safari, gala-night, bonfire parties, camel ride, jeep safari, fun camps and other such attractions. The tents have a doctor on site with basic medical care, secretary and personal chauffeurs on demand. These tents act as a platform for families to shell stress and enjoy fun time & for corporate it’s an opportunity to synergies and build strong relations. BEST TIME TO VISIT The tourist season for Jaisalmer starts in October and runs tills March. However the best time to enjoy the city is in month of January and February. It’s the time of desert festival there so many more attractions are there. It’s the time to enjoy the folk dance and music.
Posted on: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:00 +0000