Jaisalmer Fort of Jaisalmer

Location
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India

Shrouded in antiquity and resonating an unmistakably regal ancient aura stands the 250 ft tall Jaisalmer Fort overlooking and complementing well the seemingly endless expanse of the Thar desert. The Fort, second oldest in Rajasthan, sums up the vision of a landscape hewn with camels, caravans, sand dunes and hordes of tired travellers - so typical of a desert - and a mighty one at that.

Clearing The Sands Of Time
Cradled in the medieval fortress town of Jaisalmer that was once a prosperous trade route connecting Egypt, Arabia, Persia and India, is this 10th century fort. The region was one of the last bastions of princely power fabled for the valour of its rulers and the aesthetic treasures of their palaces. The legacy is clearly felt in the ruins and remains of the glorious past, housed most covetedly in the fort premises.

The Structure
The Jaisalmer fort, standing tall and aloof almost 30 mt above the city, emanates a golden-yellow halo, further accentuated by the 30 ft high sandstone walls and 99 turrets. The Ganesh Pol, Suraj Pol, Bhoot Pol, Hawa Pol are its many entrances. The spacious enclosure houses beautiful havelis and 12th-15th century Jain temples. The wells within the fort still provide a regular source of water. Today the fort enclosure is populated with merchants, houses, temples and shops all busy in thier daily hum-drum.

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A visit to this antique land and its grand citadel on the luxury train "Palace On Wheels" can be overtly exciting. Camel safaris and the desert festival every February should not be missed. Winters are the best time to go and we at Top Tours and Travels can be your preferred hosts.

Don't Miss these out.....
» Parswanath Temple -This is the oldest and most beautiful Jain Temple here. The walls of the sanctum have brilliant carvings of animals and human figures. There is a small dome, which is crowned by an amalak and a waterpot containing a lotus flower.

» Gadsisar Sagar Tank - Once the source of water for the entire city, it is now a popular picnic spot. A number of migratory birds flock to this locale during the winters. Boating cruises are available on Gadsisar - a rainwater lake.

» The Havelis - The main marketplace is hewn with famous carved havelis like Patwon-Ki-Haveli, Salim Sing ki-Haveli, Nathmalji-ki-Haveli and so on. These are embellished with intricate latticework, especially the Patwon-ki-Haveli and Salim-Singh-ki-Haveli are remarkable for their exclusive cutwork, yellow and red stone treatment and the bracket-shaped decoration of peacocks.

» The Desert Culture Center and Museum - This is where you can ruffle through the pages in the history of Jaisalmer. The museum displays a collection of old coins, different kinds of textile, traditional Rajasthani instruments and some fossils that were found in the desert.

Accessibility
About 5 km from the city is the nearest airport that has regular flights to and from Delhi, Jaipur and Jodhpur from September to March. The next best option is the Jodhpur airport at 285 km which has flights all year round. The network of roads and railways that connect Jaisalmer are excellently linked to the major cities of Rajasthan and its neighbours.