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Jaisalmer is one of the desert cities located on the brink of the Thar Desert. It has developed into a tourist hotbed and is a fabulous place to see. There are many grand havelis in Jaisalmer which were built by the rich merchants and some of them are in excellent condition. The city is known for the splendid desert, havelis and magnificient forts. Visitors who are adventure loving then the most interesting mode to explore the desert is on a camel safari. Basically everyone who comes here enjoy camel safari.

Getting There
By Air : The closest airport is Jodhpur (285 km)
By Rail : Jaisalmer is linked to Mumbai, Delhi, Jodhpur, and Jaipur by railway.
By Road : Jaisalmer is 897 km from Delhi; 638 km from Jaipur; 285 km from Jodhpur.

Related Accomodations
There are plenty of hotels to choose from. Guests are welcomed with traditional Indian hospitality and personal attention are given to everyone. Tourists are moved by the affection and feel like that they are in home.

Heritage Hotels
Hotel Fort Rajwada, Hotel Gorbandh Palace

Deluxe Hotels
Fort Rajwada, Rang Mahal

Budget Hotels
Hotel Golden City, Rawla Camp Retreat, Naryan Hotel

Attractions
Jaisalmer Fort
Golden fort or Sonar Qila, built by the Bahtti Rajput ruler Jaisala in 1156 is one of the renowned fort. It is located on the Trikuta Hill. The fort looks especially magical when it is lit up at night. It is captivating to wander around this living fort. Sarvottam Vilas, Akhai Vilas, Gaj Mahal, Rang Mahal and Moti Mahal are the five palaces in the fort. Visitors can admire the marvellous city and the desert from the fort.

Patwon-ki-Haveli
This most elegant and impressive of all the Jaisalmer havelis, was constructed by Guman Chand Patwa, a prosperous merchant and a banker. It took fifty years to complete this beautiful five-storey complex. It's divided into six apartments of which two are owned by the aArchaeological Survey of India. Salim Singh-ki-Haveli and Nathmalji-ki-Haveli are also known for there splendid look.

The Desert National Park
This park is known for its distinct and varied fauna. Sudashri forest post is the perfect location to view the wildlife. Birds such as the sandgrouse, partridges, bee-eaters, larks and shrikes are frequently seen here. Demoiselle crane and Hobard turn up in the winter. Other distinguished inhabitants of the park are the Indian bustard, desert fox, Bengal fox, wolf and desert cat.

Desert Culture Centre and Museum
Its aim is to preserve the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan. Old coins, varieties of textiles, traditional Rajasthani instruments, fossils discovered from the desert are the attractions of this museum.

Must Try Out

Shopping
Jaisalmer is recognised for blankets, shawls, silver jewellery, stonework, carpets made from camel hair, colourful silk and cotton cloth . Visitors must go for beautiful and elegant embroidered garments with mirror work in dazzling colours.

Desert Festival
A dazzling and splendid event is organised in the month of Jan/Feb. Festival continue for three days reflecting the culture of the area. Cultural programmes, camel races, singing, dancing and other competitions are organised in this festival. Various shops are setup which give ample oppurtunities to make a thaught for shopping.

Cuisine
Tourist are fascinated by the classic Rajasthani cuisine in Jaisalmer. Gatta curry, macchi/maas sulas, lal/safed maas, ker-sangri, dal-bati-choorma are some of the recepies visitors must relish.