Tourist Places in Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer Fort:Jaisalmer Fort constructed in 1156 by Rawal Jaiswal, is the second oldest fort in Rajasthan makes you feel a beat at the riveting vista of a wonderful yellow sandstone fort standing amidst ochre-gold sand dunes. A must among the tourist attractions in Jaisalmer, the fort is located on an 80-meter tall sandstone hillock. Foremost among the places of tourist interest in Jaisalmer, the fort signifies pages of yore unfolding a martial, gallant, attractive and avid city on your Jaisalmer tour.
Folklore Museum:
>The excellent collection of art,
artifacts and mementos
of the royal past in the Folklore Museum of Jaisalmer. Museums that always give you a
glimpse of the microcosmic world of the larger macro is truly enlightening if you propose to
study the enchanting land and its varied culture. The Folklore Museum is divided into six
sections making it more organized. The six sections include a coterie of paintings,
costumes, jewelery, photographs, camel and horse ornaments and fossils. Established in the
year 1984, the museum exhibits the established art of Rajasthan..
Gadsisar Sagar Lake:
A famous picnic spot in the sandy
city, Gadsisar
Sagar Lake is among the most beautiful tourist attractions in Jaisalmer. It attracts
hundreds of migratory birds during the winter season. Bara Bagh: Located on the bank of
Gadsisar Sagar Lake, Bara Bagh is an oasis in the desert. The lush green garden provides
much-needed relief to the local people.
Tazia Tower:
The pagoda like Tazia Tower rises from the
Badal Mahal
(Palace of Clouds). The beautiful five-tiered tower is known for its beautifully carved
balconies on each storey.
Patwon Ki Haveli:
Patwon Ki Haveli in Jaisalmer is
foremost among the
places of tourist interest in Jaisalmer. Originally built by Guman Chand, it is the most
brazen and largest of the havelis in Jaisalmer. Patwon Ki Haveli in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan is
perfect embodiment of finest architecture. Each square inch of the haveli has been engraved
exquisitely. The latticed jali (carving) friezes provide freshening to the interiors as well
as offer solitude to the women to gaze out without revealing themselves to tweeting toms.
The havelis are fabricated in yellow sandstone with a dissimilar design on each window and
arch. On your entrance to the haveli through its outstanding arched gateway, you found a
delicately carved yellow-brown facade with as many as 60 balconies overlooking the
spectators on their Jaisalmer tour.
Fort Rajwada :
Easily Jaisalmer's best hotel, Fort
Rajwada is ideally
located in a sprawling six acres of landscape garden. This majestic fort hotel has been
designed by the designer Stephanie Engeln.
Hotel Rawal Kot :
The majestic Hotel Rawal Kot is ideally
located on a
hillock providing breathtaking views of Jaisalmer town. From the hotel's strategic location
one can also savor the spectacular panoramic views of the invincible Jaisalmer fort.
Jawahar Niwas Palace :
The fabulous Jawahar Niwas Palace
located in the
Bada Bath Road of Jaisalmer was built way back in the year 1899 by the renowned craftsman's
community of Rajasthan - "the Gajhars".
Narayan Niwas Palace :
Narayan Niwas Palace hotel is a
marvelous 19th
century ancestral property and is strategically located in the heart of Jaisalmer city.
Gorbandh Palace :
Gorbandh Palace is truly one of the
finest luxury
hotels of the 'Desert City' of Jaisalmer. The hotel is a product of the renowned chain of
HRH Group of Hotels and ideally combines luxurious comfort with traditional Rajasthani
hospitality to offer guests an unforgettable experience.
Mahadev Palace :
Mahadev Palace located in 'the golden
city'- Jaisalmer
that is the home to beautiful forts and picture perfect sand dunes. Mahadev Palace is a very
beautiful economy hotel;one of the finest in Jaisalmer
Mandir Palace :
Mandir Palace is truly one of the best
heritage hotels of
Jaisalmer that attracts visitors not only with its luxurious amenities but also the striking
beauty of its exquisite carvings.
Hotel Rang Mahal :
Located in the heart of the historical
Jaisalmer is
Hotel Rang Mahal. One of the most luxurious hotels in Jaisalmer, this place offers to the
guests much more than what one would expect from a holiday home.