Jaisalmer India Travel

Rawal Jaisal Singh constructed this city in the year of 1156 AD. Jaisalmer district is close to the border with Pakistan and is situated in Thar Desert. The famous Havelis, temples, the lake and the sheer beauty of surrounding desert make this place worth a visit. This is a fort lake city surrounded by a protection wall. Jaisalmer is 413 km from Jaipur and 630 km from Delhi.Jaisalmer is popularly known as 'Golden City' due to the extensive use of yellow sandstone that glows under the setting sun.

Tourist attractions in Jaisalmer

It is a strict rule in the town that all houses are to be made of yellow sandstone. Built in year 1156 by Bhatti King Jaisala, The old Jaisalmer town surrounding the fort is once again full of labyrinths worth exploring for their teeming life and unique architecture. Patwon ki Haveli, a group of five adjoining havelis, was once home to the wealthiest merchant family of the region who were so rich that they lent money even to the kings! These havelis are the finest examples of the architecture of the region, the external façade of the whole complex is so intricately carved that it doesn't looks as work on stone. A few more havelis like Diwan Nathmalji ki haveli and Salim Singh ki Haveli are notable for excellent carvings. The collection of folk art pieces by just one person in a museum located just outside the tank is worth studying. The two groups of Cenotaphs (Vyas Chhattri for Brahmins and Bada Bagh for the royal families) situated at the other end of town have fine carvings and are renowned for their spectacular views.