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From the pink city of Jaipur, the Palace on Wheels chugs down to the western sentinel of India, Jaisalmer. One of the most favoured tourist destinations in Rajasthan, Jaisalmer raises from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage. Founded by the Bhatti Rajput chieftain Rawal Jaisal in the year 1156, a commanding fort etched in yellow sandstone stands, with all its awesome splendor, dominates the amber-hued city of Jaisalmer.
The Palace on Wheels sojourn in Jaisalmer offer tourists an enchanting world of fable, colour and history. The golden rays of the setting sun, the colourfully adorned locals, the massive forts and mansions, the extremely fascinating craftsmanship, Rajput havelis, all these make Jaisalmer an exotic destination in Rajasthan.
Moreover, the Desert Festival of Jaisalmer, during the months of January and February, is a good enough reason to travel to Jaisalmer. This is the time when the golden city reverberates to the sound of melodious tunes and rhythms. Folk dances, exciting competitions and contests, especially the turban-tying contest. Mr. Desert contest and camel races enliven the festivities. Colorful craft bazaars and the sound and light spectacle organized with folk artists performing against the splendid backdrop of the famous sand dunes on the full moon night surely is not-to-be missed.
Jaisalmer Sightseeing
Referred to as the golden city of Rajasthan, Jaisalmer reverberates with exotic ancient splendors. Visit the Jaisalmer Fort (the second oldest fort in Rajasthan after Chittaur), Patwon ki Haveli (the grandest haveli of Jaisalmer), and Desert Culture Centre and Museums gives you some glimpse of this small town's past. The Jain Temples meet your religious taste while the Salim Singh ki haveli and Nathmal ki haveli give you some more idea of the haveli architecture of the town. Besides these, Gadsisar Lake is also an interesting spot that you must visit in this desert city.
Getaways from Jaisalmer
Apart from many places to visit in Jaisalmer, there some other excursion sites you must not miss out. These sites include many nearby local villages, desert resorts, and places of historical as well as contemporary importance. Khuri, a village that provides you with an earthy feeling of the local Rajasthan; Manvar, a place that would give you once in a lifetime experience of the desert; and the famous Pokhran range are some of the sites that needs a mention. You can also go for camel safaris during days and evenings. An ideal place for viewing sunsets is the Sam Sand Dunes located at a distance of 42 km from Jaisalmer. Staying in the desert camps with local delicacies served is a heavenly experience.
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