 Jaisalmer is like
the golden mirage in the heart of Thar Desert .This amber-hued
city, in the heart of the desert, dazzles gloriously in the
early morning. The sunset has a peculiar glow here. As the night
descends, the sky goes up in flames, which fade leaving a few
embers, till it becomes black. A breathtaking sight indeed. A
commanding fort etched in yellow sandstone stands, with all its
awesome splendor, dominating the amber-hued city.
The city has an interesting legend associated with it, according
to which, Lord Krishna-the head of the Yadav Clan, foretold
Arjuna that a remote descendent of the Yadav Clan would built
his kingdom atop the Trikuta Hill. His prophecy was fulfilled in
1156 A.D. when Rawal Jaisal, a descendent of the Yadav Clan and
a Bhatti Rajput,abandoned his fort at Lodurva and founded a new
capital -Jaisalmer,perched on the Trikuta Hill. Bahti Rajputs of
Jaisalmer were fedual chiefs who lived off the forced levy on
the caravans laden with precious silks and spices that crossed
the territory enroute Delhi-or-Sind. These caravans earned the
town great wealth.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Area : 5.1 sq. km.
Altitude: 225 metres Climate Summer : 41.6 degree C(Max.)
25.0 degree C(Min) Winter : 23.6 degree C(Max.) 7.9 degree C(Min)
Best Season: October- March Clothing Summer: light
tropical Winter: light woolen
Languages: English, Hindi, Rajasthani.
Festivals: Folk dances, exciting competitions an
contests, especially the turban-tying contest. Mr. Desert
contest and camel races enliven the festivities. Colorful craft
bazaars are set up for the occasion and a sound and light
spectacle is organized wit folk artists performing against the
splendid backdrop of the famous Sam sand dunes on the full moon
Rajasthan : Forts & Palaces
Moti Dungari
, Jaigarh Fort
, Jaipur
, Nahargarh Fort
, Amber Fort
, City Palace
, Umaid Bhawan Palace
, Jodhpur
, Mehrangarh Fort
, Udaipur
, Fateh Prakash Palace
, Sajjangarh
, Kumbhalgarh Fort
, Chittorgarh Fort
, Junagarh Fort
, Bikaner
, Lal Garh Palace
, Taragarh Fort
, Ajmer
, Jaisalmer
, Sukh Niwas Palaces
, Bundi
, Achalgarh,Mt Abu
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