Jaisalmer is a former princely state in the #Indian state of Rajasthan, in the middle of the Thar Desert. Known as the “GoldenCity,” made famous by the iconic film SonarKella’ or Sonar Quila by the legendary film maker Satyajit Ray it’s distinguished by its yellow sandstone architecture that dominates the skyline. Jaisalmer Fort or the Sonar Quila is a sprawling hilltop citadel fortress buttressed by 99 bastions that is visible from any part of the town is the prime attraction. It is one of the few fort in the world that is still inhabited. Its massive walls made of yellow sandstone glow in the sun that gives it the ubiquitous name Sonar Quila.
The fort was built in 1156 by Rajput ruler Jaisal, who also founded the city at the same time. The fort is strewn with numerous buildings of importance including the ornate Maharaja’s Palace and intricately carved 7 Jain temples that date back to the 15th and 16th centuries. Jaisalmer is also known for the fairy-tale architecture of its magnificent historic havelis (mansions), located both inside and out of the fort. Many can be found in the narrow lanes about 10 minutes walk north of the fort, including the 19th century Patwa Haveli, the city’s biggest and most important on.
There are numerous things to do for a tourist in Jaisalmer on 4 day visit for a tour numerous places. On the 1st day of arrival tourist after early breakfast tourist can head out to visit the fort and temple, which is a whole day affair. After coming back tourist can retire for the day after relishing on delicious Rajasthani cuisine. On the 2nd tourist can go for a tour of haveli after early morning breakfast. Starting with Kothari’s Patwa Haveli followed by the distinctively shaped Salim Singh Haveli and extraordinary Nathmal Haveli. In the late afternoon tourist can go for a camelsafari in the nearby desert to witness the rustic, rural desert life of India.
in the evening after camel ride tourist can head out to the nearby desert camp for overnight stay near the sand dunes around Khuri village in Desert National Park, an hours drive southwest of Jaisalmer. Tourist can start the 3rd day after early breakfast at the desert camp for a visit to the Kuldhara abandoned village. After returning to Jaisalmer, tourist can visit Gadsisar Lake, also called Gadisar Lake, a artificial reservoir built by Maharawal Gadsi Singh in the 14th century and try out boating before sun comes overhead. In the afternoon tourist can visit The Desert Culture Center and Museum, near Gadsisar Lake, to see regional musical instruments, old currency, traditional jewelry worn by desert women, textiles, hunting items, royal memorabilia, artillery, and armor.
Next tourist can visit Thar Heritage Museum to see fossils, documents, portraits, photos, sculptures, coins, manuscripts, turbans, weapons, and kitchen equipment in the evening.. Next In late evening tourist can taste the local cuisine in a restaurant. On 4th day tourist can visit the Jaisalmer War Museum, that documents the bravery of its soldiers during the 1965 Indo-Pakistan War and 1971 Battle of Longewala. After that tourist can visit the Tanot Mata temple which is believed to have protected Indian soldiers by stopping bombs from exploding there during the 1965 Indo-Pakistan War. Tourist can end their tour by viewing sunset at Vyyas Chhatri.
