Jaisalmer – Famous for Desert Camps and Safari’s

A World Heritage Site, “The Golden City” Jaisalmer lies in the heart of the Great Indian Desert (Thar). The town is crowned by a massive fort, various palaces and temples standing on the dynamic ridge of the beautiful yellowish sandstones. During the times of Sunrise and Sunset, the yellow sandstone and yellow sand give the city an amazing golden look. The location has historical value considering the royal Rajput warrior’s fights with various infiltrates in the region. Jaisalmer city has various artistic structures and historical monuments attracting different classes of tourists. The medieval era’s mud fortress, hugely walled township, beautiful sunsets and sunrises and golden coloured township makes this remote place a very popular tourist destination in India. The safari activities such as camel safari, desert jeep safari and chaos free cool environment makes Jaisalmer a perfect place to enjoy the natural beauty of environment, sand and nature. Most popular tourist attraction is the camel (The Ship pf Desert) safari on the desert dunes; it leaves a calm, beautiful and sensitive impact on the surfer..

Jaisalmer is also very famously known for huge and beautiful Jain temples. Popular tourist attractions are the Jaisalmer Fort (famous for the massive sandstone walls and golden look during Sunsets), Royal Palace, Jain and Laxinath temples are most popular destinations inside the fort. Various museums such as Desert Culture Centre & Museum, Jaisalmer Folklore Museum and Government Museum also ensure that tourists acknowledge the historical gracious presence of Jaisalmer with the beauty of sand and desert. The Gadsiaser Lake is also a very beautiful destination for tourists as it is surrounded by temples and shrine of Amar Sagar. Jaisalmer is also very famous for its desert festival, which is held for three days during January/February every year. The popular Kalbelia dances, folk songs and dances, musical performances, all of the activities on the golden sand with the camel safari on mysterious non-ending sand dune, always let the tourists to mesmerize and cherish the amazing experience of Jaisalmer travel for their lifetime.

The city is easily accessible and people are warm and welcoming. So come to Jaisalmer and enjoy the traditional rhetoric of ‘padharo mahare desh’ (welcome to our lands).

Climate

Jaisalmer has an average elevation of 229 metres (751 ft). It is situated near the border of India and Pakistan in West Rajasthan, and covers an area of 5.1 km2 (2.0 sq mi). The maximum summer temperature is around 41.6 °C (106.9 °F) while the minimum is 25 °C (77 °F). The maximum winter temperature is usually around 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) and the minimum is 7.9 °C (46.2 °F). The average rainfall is 209.5 millimetres (8.25 in).[4] Highest ever recorded temperature was 48.0 °C (118.4 °F)[5] and the lowest ever recorded temperature being −5.9 °C (21.4 °F).

Famous Tourist Attractions :

Jaisalmer Fort

Jaisalmer Fort is famously known as Golden Fort of Rajasthan. It was constructed by Raja Jaisal, Rajput ruler in the year 1156 AD. It ranks amongst the largest forts in the world. The golden and yellow mixed sandstone offer magical look to the Fort. Rising from the desert sands like a mirage, the fort is a real sight with its 99 turrets during night. The Fort stands tall and proud displaying the magic of Rajasthani architecture.

Patwon-Ki-Haveli

Patwon-Ki-Haveli is located in the main city. It was built by a famous trader named Guman Chand and his sons. This massive five-storied construction has five intricately decorated huge suites. The large corridors and the decorated walls are excellent representations of the art form that prevailed. The entire construction is made of yellow sandstone. The grandeur and the architecture of the monument add immense value to the cultural heritage of the city. Out of the five havelis, one is converted into a museum. The third haveli houses the works of local craftsmen of the bygone era.

Bada Bagh

Bada Bagh means ‘Huge Garden’. Maharawal Jait Singh’s period saw its construction, which was in the beginning of 16th century. His son Lunakaran completed the construction after the death of his father. The garden served as a memorial where the nobles and their families were cremated. The garden offers a stunning view. The place is isolated. If you visit the place during sunrise and sun set, you are guaranteed of beautiful moments, which you cannot avoid clicking.

Sam Sand Dunes

To have a feel of the desert, you need to undertake Desert Safari. Sam Sand Dunes is the ideal location to set off for the Desert Safari. You will love the safari on camelback that would take you along crests and troughs and you could watch the picturesque sunset on the desert. Jeep safaris are available as well. Desert festival is organized in the months of February and March. If you are around this time, you would not want to miss the folk dances, camel races and other cultural events conducted here.