Jaisalmer the Golden City 

Jaisalmer a one in all the famed traveler destination and cultural hub in India. It lies in the heart of the Thar Desert (Rajasthan, India). Jaisalmer situated in the western Rajasthan region. The city close to Indo-Pak border and named on “Maha Rawal Jaisal Singh”, a Rajput king and he founded the city in 1156 AD. That nameJaisalmer signifies the mountain Fort of Jaisal. Jaisalmer is full of several inventive structures and monuments. Jaisalmer famous for medieval mud fortress and walled township which make it a popular tourist destination. A world heritage site creates a magic when the sun sets, the gigantic sand castle a breathtaking view.

More than 4000 people live in the fort. Temples, shops, hotels and age old havelis (homes) inside the fort area where families have lived for generations. Houses carved with the golden honey sandstone same as the fort and hence Jaisalmer is designated as the “Golden City

Jaisalmer bounded on the north by Bikaner, on the west & south-west by the Pakistani border, on the south by Barmer and Jodhpur, and on the east by Jodhpur and Bikaner. Rajasthani, Hindi, and Urdu the languages spoken. The length of international border hooked up to District “JAISALMER” 471 metric linear unit (293 mi).

Places to Explore

Amar Sagar Lake

The Amar Sagar lake spring close to the palace of Amar Singh. Adjacent to the 17th-century castle constructed by Maharawal Akhai Singh and located on the outskirts of Jaisalmer city. Built in the pattern of apartments, the palace complex comprises of a number of wells and ponds along with chhatris. Assumed that these reservoirs were built by prostitutes. Amar Singh believed to be a devoted disciple of Lord Shiva. Hence, the ancient Shiva temple made from marble was designed within the eighteenth century. Although built in a pattern of apartments, the five-story haveli famous for its intricate murals.

Bada Bagh Jaisalmer

The Bada Bagh in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan primarily a cenotaph adjoining a garden, located about 6 km north of Jaisalmer, on the way to Ramgarh. The name translated virtually as ‘Big Garden’, maybe a garden complicated snuggled between Jaisalmer and Lodhruva in Rajasthan. The setting of Bada Bagh dramatically stunning, since the chhatris the same color as the landscape around them, a dull brown of the sand, and hence, appear like a mirage in the desert.

Desert safari

Jaisalmer a frequently visited place by tourists. Out of the entire range of holidaymakers, nearly ninety-fifths out of them select tours of the desert hunting expedition. These tours conducted either in the early morning or during the evening to avoid the scorching heat. Jaisalmer with its soft golden sand seems all a lot of stunning. Additionally called the ‘golden town of Rajasthan’ and homes one in all the foremost famed & ancient Jaisalmer Fort. There 2 kinds of hunting expedition offered at the place particularly even-toed ungulate hunting expedition and machine hunting expedition in SAM.

Desert national park

Located close to the mighty Thar desert and defies all stereotypical notions of the non-existence of flora and fauna in the deserts. As, even though the ecosystem harsh and fragile, it houses an abundance of birdlife and a haven for a variety of migratory and resident desert birds. Remarkable unique birds and animals can be spotted in the park. One will witness the vulnerable nice Indian wading bird roaming around in its natural setting.

Khuri Sand Dunes

Khuri, also known as Tilo Ki Dhani, a natural hamlet in the Thar Desert close to Jaisalmer. Renowned for sand dunes and vast stretch of the sandbank, Khuri an ideal place for camel safari. Considered as one of the less explored hamlets in the Thar Desert, the sand dunes the village offers the majestic views of mesmerizing sunrise and sunset and the ripples created by the flying sands in the winds make the tourist fall in love with the golden sand.

Jaisalmer Fort

Jaisalmer Fort, positioned between the golden sands of Thar Desert and comprised of rich past and heritage, not just a fort but a small-town with residences, shrines, stores, and restaurants.  One of the most renowned forts in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site.  More than three thousand people live within the fort walls with multiple entrance gates on the path up top, the last of which directs you to the popular public square named Dashera Chowk. Standing tall with an impressive height of 450 meters, the Fort offers a stunning panoramic view of Jaisalmer city dripped in yellow where most of the houses and complexes built of yellow sandstone.

Kuldhara Village

Kuldhara Village, located within 20 kilometers from the Golden City Jaisalmer not always a known name among the tourists, but a little research will show how this one of the foremost attention-grabbing and intriguing attraction sites that you just ought to completely embody in your itinerary. The abandoned and spookily stunning look of it, standing solitary amidst the vast stretches of desert, lives up to its reputation. There have been stories of ghostly and paranormal activities in and around the village, but like always no one could provide any solid proof of it. Nevertheless, Kuldhara village  an exciting place to visit just for its architectural beauty and the vibe of history.

Cuisine 

The murgh-e-subz succulent, deboned strips of chicken stir-fried with chopped vegetables, one to not miss. you can try the key sangria (desert beans and capers), which unique to a region that traditionally saw very little meat. vegetable kebab, kadi pakoras, potatoes stuffed with mint paste and simmered in gravy.

Climate of Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer a hot and arid climate. Jaisalmer very hot in daytime during the summers but as the night falls temperature cools down dramatically.

Summer Starts from  April to August when the average Maximum temperature remains around 40°C. In this period use light cotton clothes and its recommended to fully cover your body parts with appropriate clothes because it protects you from Suntan and heat strokes.

It rains very little during the monsoons Due to its geographical conditions.

Winters remain pleasant in Jaisalmer with the mercury hovering around 25°C. Nights happens to be chilly and the average night temperature around 7 to 8°C. Nevertheless, their instances when the temperature dipped to as low as 2-3°C. Heavy winter clothing is preferable.

The best time to visit Jaisalmer from October to March, although the  Jaisalmer full of tourists throughout the year.

How to Reach 

Jaisalmer situated in the Rajasthan and a popular tourist destination, and it is well connected to the rest of India by airways, railways, and roadways.

By Air

Jaisalmer not directly connected to Airways, Jodhpur airport 300 Km away from Jaisalmer and connected to all the major city of India by the government and private airlines. From Jodhpur, you can hire a taxi or take a train.

By Railways

Jaisalmer connected to major cities of India through railway. trains available to Jodhpur and Delhi. A luxury train service to tour Jaisalmer by “Palace on Wheels” also available.

By Roadways

Jaisalmer well connected to the rest of state by well-maintained roads. Due to its proximity to the Indo-Pak border, the special emphasis given on its maintenance. Deluxe & Ordinary buses of Rajasthan Roadways & Private companies operate from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bikaner, Barmer, Mount Abu, Jalore, Ahmedabad etc,