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Places to see in Jaisalmer

Places to see in Jaisalmer
The Fort | Patwon Ki Haveli | Tazia Tower | Gadsisar Lake
Jain Temple | Manak Chowk & Havelis | Nathmalji -Ki -Haveli
Salim Singh Ki Haveli | Gyan Bhandar/ Library | Lodurva
Wood Fossil Park, Aakal | Sam Sand Dunes | Desert National Park
Bada Bagh | Mool Saggar | Barmer | Amar Saggar


Facts About Jaisalmer
Location: Situated in Western Rajasthan.
Distance: Jodhpur (285 km), Bikaner (333 km),
STD Code: 02992
Population: 50,000
Area: 5.1 sq km.
Language: Hindi, English & Rajasthani
Altitude: 225 meters
Clothing: Summer light tropical (cotton) for summer & Light woolen for winter


Places to see in Jaisalmer

amar_sagar_jaisalmer.htmlAmar Saggar
6 kms. on way to Luderwa the natural spot developed by Maharawal Amar Singh is a water reservoir in 1688 AD. The dams were ...



The FortThe Fort
Built in 1156 by the Bahtti Rajput ruler Jaisala, and reinforced by later rulers, the fort crowns the 80m - high Trikuta Hill...



Patwon Ki HaveliPatwon Ki Haveli
The Haveli built between 1800 and 1860, was built by five Jain brothers who made their fortunes by trading jewellery and fine brocades ...



Tazia TowerTazia Tower
The delicate pagoda like Tazia Tower rises from Badal Mahal (Cloud Palace). Rising in its five-tiered splendor, with each ...



Gadsisar LakeGadsisar Lake
This tank outside the city walls, once held the town's water supply, and, befitting its importance in providing precious ...



Jain TempleJain Temple
Within the fort walls, there are seven beautifully carved Jain Temples built between the 12th and 15th centuries. The ...



Manak Chowk & HavelisManak Chowk & Havelis
Outside the Jaisalmer Fort, is the main market place called Manak Chowk which is the centre of local activity. From Manak Chowk...



Nathmalji -Ki -HaveliNathmalji -Ki -Haveli
This late 19th century Haveli was also used as a prime minister's house and has a superb exterior. The left and right wings ...



Salim Singh Ki HaveliSalim Singh Ki Haveli
This private Haveli was built by Salim Singh who was the prime minister when Jaisalmer was the capital of a princely state. A part of the ...



Gyan Bhandar/ LibraryGyan Bhandar/ Library
Gyan Bhandar, a library founded in 1500 A.D. by Acharya Maharaj Jin Bhadra Suri. This small underground vault houses ...



LodurvaLodurva
Further beyond Amar Sagar, 15 km northwest of Jaisalmer, are the deserted ruins of Lodhurva, which was the ancient capital before the move to Jaisalmer ...



Wood Fossil Park, AakalWood Fossil Park, Aakal
Just 17 kms from Jaisalmer and a kilometre away from the Barmer Road are fossilised remains of 180 million-year-old forests...



Sam Sand DunesSam Sand Dunes
Sam village is on the edge of the Desert National Park. One of the most popular excursions is to the sand dunes on the edge of the park...



Sam Sand DunesDesert National Park
The Desert National Park is an excellent example of the ecosystem of the Thar desert and its diverse fauna ...



Bada BaghBada Bagh
Above the gardens are picturesque royal chhatries (Cenotaphs)with beautifully carved ceilings and equestrian statues ...



Mool SaggarMool Saggar
Situated 9km west of Jaisalmer, this is another pleasant, but rather neglected , small garden and tank. It belongs to the Royal family ...



BarmerBarmer
Barmer is famous for its wood carving, carets, embroidery, block printing and other crafts - handicrafts produced here are found ...






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