Art of Dunes Camp
Gadisar Lake is a popular tourist destination in Jaisalmer, constructed by Raja Rawal Jaisal in 1400 AD. It is a popular spot for chicken watching and has a gateway made from yellow sandstones and a Krishna temple next to it. It receives continuous water deliveries from the Indira Gandhi Canal and is home to many different types of catfish and migratory birds. There is also a light show and boat ride on the lake.
Bada Bagh Jaisalmer is an incredible tourist destination in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is well-known as the “Desert City” and is perfect for a romantic getaway. It offers a unique experience for its visitors, with some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the country. Bada Bagh Jaisalmer is a historically significant monument, and its history dates back hundreds of years ago. The city has been a great witness to the Marwari culture, traditions, and beliefs. There are many captivating attractions in this desert city including camel safaris, sand dunes, and much more! In this blog post, we’ll explore these fascinating attractions and learn more about why you should visit Bada Bagh Jaisalmer.
Jain Temples are a series of temples dedicated to Jain Tirthankaras and can be traced back to the 12th century. They are known for their distinctive architectural style modeled after the Dilawar temple of Mt. Abu and are made up of yellow sandstone. The temples were built in the 12th and 15th centuries and are dedicated to various Jain Tirthankars (Hermits). On the walls of the temples, you can find animal & human figures carved in the famous Dilawar temple style. The Jain temple has a Gyan Bhandar, a library, which attracts many tourists.
Kuldhara is a 300-year-old village located 25km west of Jaisalmer. According to legend, Salim Singh, the powerful and debauched prime minister of the state, wanted to marry the daughter of the village head and threatened the village with grave consequences if they did not comply. The Paliwals held a council and people of 85 villages left their ancestral homes and vanished. Before leaving, they put a curse on Kuldhara that no one would ever be able to settle in it. To this day, the village remains barren and people who have tried to stay there at night have been chased away by strange paranormal phenomena.
In the city of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan a classical architectural marvel stands, known as the Patwon ki Haveli. Situated near the Patwa valley, this haveli comprises of 5 different palaces, and is also known as the house of the brocade merchants, because it was built by a wealthy brocade merchant and jeweler. The 5 mansions are meant for 5 Patwa brothers. At present, there is one haveli where guests are put up, while two others are under the authority of Archeological Survey of India. Inside the mansion, there is a museum and shop for antique furniture. The mansion is made of yellow sandstone with brown gateway. The walls are adorned with exquisite mirror works and beautiful paintings
Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls School, Jaisalmer has been in the news for its extraordinary architecture designed by Diana Kellog Architects. Established by CITTA, a New York-based non-profit organization, with support from the royal family of Jaisalmer, the school is part of its GYAAN Center project. The goal of the project is to provide education to girls and make women financially independent. That is, they will study in the school, and their mothers and other women will be taught weaving, embroidery, and other craftsmanship skills of the region.
There are places which hold so much of elegance but are rarely visited because of the locations they are put up in. Tanot Mata temple is one such hidden gem that lies in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan, very close to Indias border with Pakistan. It is famous for its portrayal in the popular Bollywood movie Border based on the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971. The temple stood tall despite the heavy bombings all around it which is a resemblance of its spiritual ethos and powers
If one wants to see the replica of the fort, which was shown in the television cartoon "Arabian nights", then Jaisalmer fort is the place to be. Counted amongst the largest forts in the world, Jaisalmer fort is the most popular landmark of Jaisalmer city. Unlike other forts of Rajasthan, Jaisalmer fort houses museum, shops, restaurants, residential accommodations, hotels, etc. The fort was built in 1156, and is a proud chattel of the Bhati clan. Rawal Jaiswal was the founder of Jaisalmer city, and Jaisalmer fort was built in his reign. It is a 250 foot tall fort, which is protected by 30 feet long walls. The fort constitutes 99 bastions, amongst these 92 were built between 1633 and 1647. One can see the fusion of Islamic and Rajput architecture. There are 4 gateways to reach this fort i.e. Ganesh Pol, Akshya Pol, Suraj Pol and Hawa Pol. Jaisalmer Fort is situated on Trikuta Hill and had been the scene of many battles.