Location :
Jaisalmer is located in the westernmost part of the state of Rajasthan, the
heart of the great Thar Desert. It is neighbored by Pakistan on its western
side.
About Jaisalmaer :
Deep in the heart of the Thar Desert is Jaisalmer, one of the last princely
bastions in the region.Founded on what was the cross-roads of lucrative
trade routes, this remote settlement came to be celebrated for the valour of
its rulers, and for the aesthetic sense represented by their palaces and
havelis. The rich merchants engaged stone-craftsmen who did work of great
delicacy on the sandstone mansions they built, filling up facades with
sculptural filigree, screen windows, delicate pavilions and beautiful
balconies. Today, these veritable art-museums are still inhabited, and their
colourful celebrations and festivals have placed Jaisalmer firmly on the
world tourism map.
Places Of Interest :
-
Sonar Kila
- Jain Temples
- Patwon ki Haveli
- Salim Singh ki Haveli
- Gharisar
- Amar Sagar Sam Dunes
- Lodurva.
How To Get There?
» By Air - Indian Airlines operates flights to
Jodhpur, Jaipur, Mumbai and Delhi from Jaisalmer.
» By Bus - There are many deluxe buses operating
daily from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bikaner.
» By Train - There are two trains IJPJ and Jodhpur
express which operates daily from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur.
Cities
of Rajasthan
