An
Overview of Jaisalmer City:
Jaisalmer, the desert city of Rajasthan forces its tourist to think about
the desert sand, carved havelis, golden fort, magnificent palaces which
provide a plenty of visual pleasure. Founded by Rao Jaiswal in 1156 AD, it
is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Rajasthan. Popularly
known as the “ Golden City of India ”, the city also offers exciting
camel safaris in its exotic sand dunes of the vast Thar desert. Its rich
cultural heritage, art & craft, colourful festivals make it one of the
most sought after destinations of Rajasthan waiting to be explored.
Climate of Jaisalmer :
Jaisalmer has a typical desert type climate with high temperature
difference with hot days and cool nights. During summer
season(March-September) the average maximum temperature is recorded around
41 degrees C and in winters especially between the months of November and
March it is around 23.6 degrees C. But the night temperature during winter
days is approximately around 5 degrees C and can fall below 0 degrees C. The
city receives a very low average annual rainfall of only 15 cm.
Tourist Attractions of Jaisalmer :
» The Fort - Situated on the top of the
Trikuta(Triangle) Hill, this magnificent fort complex was built by Rawal
Jaiswal and one of the most beautiful landmark of the country. It is also
known as the golden fort and can be approached through four massive gates.
Inside the fort is a complex of seven Jain temples built in the 15th and
16th centuries. The Parshvanath Temple is the most impressive one. The other
major monuments in the fort is the Rajmahal, the erstwhile royal residence,
which is now converted into the Jaisalmer Fort Palace Museum and a heritage
centre.
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Havelis - The 19th century built havelis are some of the most beautiful
sites to visit in the golden city of Jaisalmer. Some of the well known
havelis are the Patwon Ki Haveli, Salim Sing ki Haveli, Nathmalji ki Havali
and all are exquisitely carved and painted
Getting to Jaisalmer :
» By Air - The city has an airport which is well
connected to Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur by three weekly flights.
» By Rail - Jaisalmer station is well connected to
Delhi, Agra, Mumbai and the state capital Jaipur by regular train services.
» By Road - A well maintained road network links
the city with other major cities and towns of Rajasthan as well as
neighboring states.
» By Local Transport - Rajasthan State Road
Transport Corporation(RSRTC) provides buses to all parts of the state. Also
taxis and auto rickshaws are available as local transport.
