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History
of Jaisalmer
History of
Jaisalmer is very interesting. The Bhatti Rajput chieftain Rawal Jaisal founded
Jaisalmer in 1156. The legend goes that the conquered found a Jaisalmer as a
more secure place to build castle. This castle was built on the Trikuta Hill.
Lord Krishna had prophesized that a distant Yadav member would rule here. The
legend also goes on to say that Lord Krishna had put water on the hill so that
Arjuna could drink it when thirsty. The hilltop offered the safest fort
location, dominating and surveying the desert for miles.
The Lunar clan of Bhattis is Krishna's descendant, valiant and most feared of
the dessert marauders, perennially locked in territorial skirmishes with
Jodhpur and Bikaner.
Tourist Places in Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer Fort
The 12th century
Jaisalmer Fort has been regarded as one of the most magnificent and invincible
forts in Rajasthan. Built over the Trikuta hill, Jaisalmer Fort is 250 ft tall
structure surrounded by a 30 ft high sandstone wall with 99 bastions. The Fort
houses the famous Jain Temple, a place worth visiting on your Jaisalmer tour.
Jaisalmer Havelis
Built by the
wealthy merchants, the havelis (mansions) of Jaisalmer are famous for their
exclusive cutwork, yellow and red stone treatment and the bracket-shaped
decoration of peacocks. The splendid havelis like the Patwon-ki-Haveli,
Salim-Singh-ki-Haveli and Nathmalji ki haveli are major tourist attractions in
Jaisalmer.
Gadsisar Sagar Tank
Gadsisar Sagar Tank is one of the most beautiful tourist
attractions in Jaisalmer. A famous picnic spot, the Tank attracts hundreds of
migratory birds during the winter season.
Bara Bagh
Baba Bagh is an
oasis on the bank of Gadsisar Sagar Tank. It has greenery all around to give a
much-needed relief to the local people.
Tazia Tower
The Pagoda like
Tazia Tower rises from the Badal Mahal (Palace of Clouds). Each storey of this
five-tiered tower has a beautifully carved balcony.
The Desert National Park
Situated near
Jaisalmer, The Desert National Park is one of the largest national parks in
India, covering an area of 3,100 sq km. The Park is known for its fragile
ecosystem and unique flora and fauna.
Sam Sand Dunes
Situated at the
edge of the Thar Desert, Sam Sand Dunes are major tourist attractions near
Jaisalmer. Enjoying Camel safaris on the sand dunes are truly an unforgettable
experience. Sam Sand Dunes is also famous for its breathtakingly beautiful
sunset.
Another not to be missed tourist attraction in Jaisalmer is the vibrant and
colorful Desert Festival held in Jan-Feb every year.
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