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One
of Rajasthan's most alluring cities, Jaisalmer, deep in the heart
of Thar Desert, abounds in ancient palaces, temples and quaint
settlements. As the sun sets, the sandstone buildings emit a lustrous
glow, that make Jaisalmer the "Golden City". Founded by Rawal
Jaisal in 1156 A.D., the remote location of Jaisalmer, kept it
almost untouched by outside influences, even during the days of
the British Raj.
Very few cities can, even hope to match the sheer grandeur of this city. There is an undefinable aura of magic and mystery, that surrounds its famous desert-fortress - the yellow sandstone walls and bastions of which, take on a golden hue in the afternoon sun, which is why it is, so aptly, called Sonar Kila or the Golden Fort.
Places
to Visit
Jaisalmer
Fort
Jaisalmer Fort is the most alive of any museum, fort or palace
that you are likely to visit in India. It was built in 1156 by
the Rajput ruler Jaisala. About a quarter of the old city's population
resides within the fort walls. The fort is entered through a forbidding
Lodurva Jain Temple
15 km from Jaisalmer, are the deserted ruins of this town, which was the ancient
capital, previous to Jaisalmer. It is an important centre of Jain pilgrimage.
The temples at Lodurva exhibit fine examples of intricate craftsmanship on
yellow stone. They have ornate carved arches at the entrance, and a Kalputra,
the Divine - Tree, within. In the temple, is a hole from which, a snake is
said to emerge every evening, to drink an offering of milk. Only the ' blessed'
can actually see it, it is said.
Gadsisar
Lake
Built by a courtesan, it used to be the main source of drinking
water in the olden times. Today, an arched gateway leads to a
small tank flanked by shrines and well laid out gardens and flower
beds. A scenic rain water lake with numerous beautiful shrines
around. The lake is an idyllic spot for outings.
Desert
National Park
An extensive variety of desert birdlife, ranging from birds
of prey to sandgrouse, doves, shrikes, bee-eaters, warblers and
desert coursers, are to be found in the National Park. The most
remarkable bird of the desert, the Great Indian Bustard can also
be sighted here. Among the animals to be seen, are the desert
fox, wolf, blackbuck, chinkara, nilgai, and the crusted porcupine.
Main Tourist Places To Visit India:- Ajmer, Udaipur , Andhra Pradesh, Bharatpur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Pushkar, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
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