Jaisalmer - Sonar Kila and Living Fort of India
A number of
lagoons, ornamental Jain places of worship, and lavish Havelis dot the
cityscape. However, this is only one side of the storey. Jaisalmer is also
recognised for its out-of-the-ordinary desert safaris. The city offers
comfortable accommodations in the heart of the enormous Thar desert, as well as
a variety of adventure activities that will provide you with an amazing
experience. The city is also home to a plethora of vibrant Rajasthani handicraft markets
that will transport you back in time to give you a taste of Indian culture and
tradition.
The
majestic Jaisalmer Fort, full of the live desert national park, ancient Kuldhara village, beautifully designed Jain temples, surreal Gadisar Lake, rustic Sam
Sand Dunes, artistic Tazia Tower and Badal Palace, intricately designed Patwon
ki Haveli, glorious Bada Bagh, and many more significant tourist attractions
can all be found in Jaisalmer.
During your
vacation to the city of Jaisalmer, you can participate in a variety of desert
activities that are both exciting and enjoyable. Taking a safari tour in a jeep
or on a camel and exploring the sand dunes is an unforgettable experience.
You can also have a lot of fun
at the desert campgrounds. You will have a fantastic evening at the campsite,
seeing traditional music and dance performances. The campgrounds are also known
for serving the best authentic Rajasthani cuisine to satisfy your palate.
The weather in Jaisalmer is scorching all year. From April to July, it has extremely hot summer days, a rainy season from July to August, and a milder winter season from December to March.
Jaisalmer Fort:
The city of
Jaisalmer, in the Indian state of Rajasthan, is home to the Jaisalmer Fort. It
is thought to be one of the few "living forts" in the world (together
with Carcassonne, France), as roughly a quarter of the population of the old
city still lives within the fort. The fort was the city of Jaisalmer for the
better portion of its 800-year history. The first settlements outside the fort
walls are reported to have appeared in the 17th century to accommodate
Jaisalmer's expanding population.
Built-in
1156 AD by the Rajput Rawal (ruler) Jaisal, from whom it gets its name,
Jaisalmer Fort stands at the crossroads of important trade routes (including
the old silk route)
The
Jaisalmer Fort is the location to go if you want to view a copy of the fort
that was featured in the television cartoon "Arabian Nights." The
most popular landmark of Jaisalmer city is the Jaisalmer Fort, which is one of
the world's largest forts. In contrast to other Rajasthani forts, Jaisalmer has
a museum, stores, restaurants, residential accommodations, and hotels.
Built-in
1156, the fort is a proud possession of the Bhati dynasty. The city of
Jaisalmer was founded by Rawal Jaiswal, and the fort of Jaisalmer was built
during his reign. It's a 250-foot-tall fort with 30-foot-long walls to protect
it. The fort has 99 bastions, 92 of which were constructed between 1633 and
1647. The combination of Islamic and Rajput architecture can be seen. Ganesh
Pol, Akshaya Pol, Suraj Pol, and Hawa Pol are the four entrances to this fort.
The Jaisalmer Fort, which sits atop Trikuta Hill, has seen several conflicts.
The Raj Mahal (Royal Palace), Jain temples, and the Laxminath temple are the primary attractions within the fort. The fort is built according to Rajasthani standards, with a city set against a red-and-yellow backdrop.
The
Jaisalmer Fort is one of the world's few living monuments, housing a quarter of
the city's inhabitants. The sunset vista from this fort is a sight to behold
for all visitors, particularly photographers. Because of its yellow sandstone
construction, Jaisalmer's fort is known as "Sonar Kila." Early in the
morning, as the sun's first rays reach the earth, the fort seems golden.
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