Jaisalmer |
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About Jaisalmer Jaisalmer located on Western part of Rajasthan also known as "Golden city". Founded by Rawal Jaisal a Bhati Rajput in the year 1156 A.D. Today, Jaisalmer is a hot destination for many tourisit who visit to Rajasthan. Jaisalmer is famous for its rich carved havelis, and Jain Temples. Places to visit in Jaisalmer Jaisalmer Fort also known as Golden Fort in Jaisalmer which is built of sandstone on the trikuta hill. The fort has four gates Akhaiy Pol, Suraj Pol, Ganesh Pol, and Hava Pol. Jain Temples in Jaisalmer are a magnificient old temples in Jaisalmer which goes back to 12 and 15 centruies. These Jain Temples are richly carved and are well decorated. Some of Jain temples are Chintamani Parswanathji Temple, Sri Sambhavnathi Temple, Sri Sheetalnath Temple. Gyan Bhandar Gyan Bhandar in Jaisalmer is a part of the Jain temples library complex area where you can find old manuscripts. Gadisar Lake in Jaisalmer is one of the famous tourist places in the city. Nathmaji ki Haveli is one of the most beautiful haveli's in Jaisalmer. The haveli is richly carved out and the inner chambers of the haveli are decorated with miniature paintins. Patwon ki Haveli is richly carved haveli with five storeys making it the most well decorated haveli in the walled city of Jaisalmer. Bada Vilas - Mandir Palace (Tazia Tower) Mandir Palace in Jaisalmer is located near the Amar Sagar Gate and are the homes of former royal family of Jaisalmer. Tazia Tower is the landmark of the town. The palace are richly carved. Excursions around Jaisalmer Lodurva Lodurva is 16 kilomer drive from Jaisalmer is an ancient capital city of Jaisalmer and is important Jain pilgrimage site. The Jain Temples in Lodurva are highly carved out. The replica of the divine tree 'Kalptaru' is the main attraction of the Lodurva. Sam Sand Dunes About 42 kilomers from Jaisalmer is Sam Sand Dunes is one of the tourist places to visit. Here you can find shifting of sand dunes which are spread all over the area. Wood Fossil Park Wood Fossil Park is 17 kilomer from Jaisalmer in Aakal. This palaeontologist fossil parks dates back to 180 million years. |
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