The fort & town of JAISALMER was founded by Maharawal Jaisal in the year 1156 AD after having shifted his capital from Ludharva (18 Kms away from Jaisalmer) to a safer place. The ruling family of the erstwhile Jaisalmer State belongs to Bhati Clan of Yadu Rajputs of Chandrawasnshi (Lunar) race who claim descent from Lord Krishna, the defied hero who ruled at Dwarka.

Jaisalamer Tourism provides an opportunity for the tourists to discover the rich cultural heritage of this golden city. Tour to Jaisalmer allows the tourists to discover this enchanting land replete with places of sightseeing.

Jaisalmer has a golden charm about itself, which attracts many a traveler to discover this place that boasts of its rich historical tradition. Innumerable number of foreign tourists visit Jaisalmer annually.  

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Tourist Attractions of Jaisalmer –
Sonar Quila (Golden Fort)
The fort stands almost 30 meters over the city and houses an entire living area within huge ramparts. The Jaisalmer Fort is a magnificent foundation laid in the midst of the sandy terrain of the Great Thar Desert. Jaisalmer Fort is the epitome of Indian artwork and design and military magnificence. It is the crowning glory of the Golden City of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan.

Constructed of yellow sandstone, theJaisalmer Fort lies atop the Trikuta hill in Jaisalmer. The fort was built in the 12th century by Raja Jaiswal who shifted his capital from Lodurva which was subject to invasions. TheJaisalmer Fort was built in the year 1156 and is one of the oldest existing forts constructed in Rajasthan, second only to Chittorgarh.

The Jaisalmer Fort is 250 feet tall and is bound on all sides by the fortifying wall built of sandstone that climbs to a height of 30 feet. Carved of stone are 99 bastions which were used as platforms for guns. 92 of these bastions were built between the year 1633 to 1647. The Jaisalmer Fort in Rajasthan would house the people within its huge ramparts. The palace of the Maharawals lie in front of the Chauhata Square. The Maharawal's marble throne is placed over a flight of marble steps. There is also a five-storeyed Tazia tower. This was constructed by Muslim craftsmen and are decorated with ornate Bengali styled roofs. For the defense of the people, another wall was constructed parallel to the first wall. A pathway lies in between the two. The entrance gates are named as Ganesh Pol (Ganesh Gate), Rang Pol, Bhoota Pol and the Hava Pol.

Gadi sagar Lake
Gadisar Lake is one of the major tourist attractions of Jaisalmer. Just leave the madding crowd behind and venture towards the outskirts and you will find yourself next to the famous Gadsisar Lake. Contrary to the popular belief, it is not an oasis but a water conservation tank made around 1400 A.D. by the then maharaja of Jaisalmer, Maharwal Gadsi Singh. Can you believe this structure just outside the city walls once acted as a reservoir that controlled the entire supply of water to the arid city!

This place was selected because it had a certain amount of declivity already and it automatically retained some of the rainwater. If you are lucky and venture out in winters, you might get to see a variety of migratory birds. Due to its proximity to Bharatpur, some of the birds get attracted to this place also. Don't miss to carry a good pair of binoculars and SLR camera with a wide-angle lens if you want to take away some really mesmerizing snaps.

You will find whole varieties of temples and shrines surrounding the lake. In later years it became more of a pilgrimage spot. The beautiful gateway that arches across the road down to the Lake was built by royal courtesan named Tillon in the end of 19th century, known as Tillon Ki prol (Gate of Tillon). Lord Vishnu's statue was installed in the year 1908 A.D. or the gate by the courtesan & declared Krishna Temple to save it from demolition by the then Maharawal.

Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli :
was constructed by the two brothers, Hathi and Lulu who were famous for their unique architectural creativity. One of the notable Jaisalmer attractions, Nathmalji-ki-Haveli primarily served as the residence of Diwan Mohata Nathmal who was the Prime Minister of the place during that period.

Nathmalji-ki-Haveli of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan bears relics to the rich architectural splendor of the ancient times. A unique feature of the marvelous architectural monument of Nathmalji-ki-Haveli is the giant structure of two elephants of yellow sand stone at the main entrance of the beautiful edifice. The walls and ceilings of the splendid monument are decorated with exquisite paintings and fine carvings that adds to the beauty of the historical structure.

The rich architectural imagination of the two brothers is reflected in the various paintings of modern ceiling fans and cars on the walls of Nathmalji-ki-Haveli. An architectural marvel of the bygone era, Nathmalji-ki-Haveli presents a harmonious blend of indigenous architectural styles of the Rajputs and Muslims.

Patwon ki Haveli
is an interesting piece of Architecture and is the most important among the havelis in Jaisalmer. This is precisely because of two things, first that it was the first haveli erected in Jaisalmer and second, that it is not a single haveli but a cluster of 5 small havelis. The first among these havelis was commissioned and constructed in the year 1805 by Guman Chand Patwa and is the biggest and the most ostentatious. It is believed that Patwa was a rich man and was a renowned trader of his time. He could afford and thus ordered the construction of separate stories for each of his 5 sons. These were completed in the span of 50 years. All five houses were constructed in the first 60 years of the 19th century.

Sam Sand Dune
There is no point coming to the Thar Desert if you don't go for the Desert Safari. That is why Sam sand dunes are becoming the major attraction in Jaisalmer. This is the closest place from where you can lose yourself in 'the Great Thar Desert'. Sam has a truly magnificent stretch of sweeping dunes, with sparse or no vegetation. The best way to get here, of course, is on camelback.

Join a camel caravan at Jaisalmer on your Rajasthan tours and ride along the breathtaking crests and troughs. Enjoy the romance of solitude as your camel takes you deep in the hearts of the Thar Desert. Put yourself in the camp and experience the sun setting behind the horizon. Organize a bonfire with the fellow tourists in the night and enjoy the rustic and earthy music and dance of Rajasthan.

In the month of February/March, this whole place turns into a cultural hub. The desert festival organized amid these dunes is the showcase of Rajasthani culture as a whole. Open-air cultural extravaganzas, puppet shows, folk dance performances, camel races, competitions and general festivities mark this annual event that is held with great pomp and show at the Sam Sand dunes in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

Other Tourist attractions of Jaisalmer : Salim Singh ji ki Haveli, Tazia Tower, Desert National Park.