Jaisalmer Travel Guide

The city Jaisalmer was founded by Bhatti Rajput Rawal Jaisal in 1156. The history of Jaisalmer also reveals the courage and determination of the Rajputs. Jaisalmer has the distinction of being situated on the ancient silk-route, where in the past rolling caravans of camels carried precious cargo of silk, spices, camphor, ivory, sandalwood, gold, silver and opium to the farthest corners of Central Asia.

The city, with its extreme climate and heart-wrenchingly beautiful sights, leaves a lasting impression on every mind. Home to India's only 'living fort', the city has a rich and varied heritage waiting to be explored.

Jaisalmer is located in western Rajasthan, the city is accessible from Jodhpur and Bikaner, at comfortable distances of 300 km and 330 km respectively

Tourist Attractions in Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer Fort	Patwon-ki-Haveli and Salim-Singh-ki-Haveli
Manakchowk	Gadsisar Sagar Tank
The Jain temple	Desert Culture Center and Museum

Around the Clity of Jaisalmer

Baba Bagh : is an oasis at the bank of a man-made dam. It has greenery all around to give a much-needed relief to the local people.
The Jain temple of Lodhruva : which reminds of the glory of the former capital city Lodhruva, is a place worth visiting.
Sam Sand Dunes : situated at the edge of the Thar Desert, is a place gaining tremendous tourist attraction these days. This sandy place is famous for watching sunset and taking a camel ride.
Khuri : another place in this glittering golden sand, impresses the tourists with its mud houses and straw roofs.
Desert National Park : is another place that preserves the natural ecosystem of the desert land. Cactus, thorny trees and shrubs could be seen growing easily without being taken care of. It has some vegetation that survives in the dry and arid soil. It also has few animal species like the monitor lizard, desert foxes, porcupines and black bucks, etc.

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