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The main attraction of Jaisalmer's architecture lies in the decorative latticework covering their sandstone facades. The merchants built magnificent mansions (Havelis), all carved from wood and yellow sandstone. These havelis are perhaps, the last truly Indian buildings, designed without a tint of European architecture. These colossal residences can be found elsewhere in Rajasthan (as in Shekhawati), but nowhere are they as attractive as in Jaisalmer. Walk along the cobbled stone pathways to reach the most elaborate and magnificent of all the Jaisalmer havelis, Patwon ki Haveli (1800-1860), an opulent relic of lost pleasures, Some of the rooms are empty, topped with gilt ceilings. In others, the walls are embellished by faded paintings of women, men with broad moustaches and colorful turbans, battles and hunting trips.
Next one can visit Salim Singh ki Haveli (1815). The most impressive feature of this mansion is a pavilion that seems to float on top of the building and a beautifully arched roof with superb carved brackets in the shape of peacocks. Walk outside to the voluminous courtyard, a rugged staircase leads up to the room on top, still bedazzling with its walls of blackened, befogged mirror; the Moti Mahal, where dancing damsels once created newer harmony every evening.
Drive 15 km northwest of the Jaisalmer city to reach Lodhruva, erstwhile capital of the 'Bhattis'. Lodhruva's main attraction is a Jain temple dedicated to Tirthankar Parsavanath. Festooned by an elaborate 'toran', its grand shrine is shaped like a lantern, its neatly carved 'jaalis' looks as if being handicrafted using scissors on a paper.
The four-day Desert Festival is a colourful extravaganza of culture, art and entertainment, held every year in February coinciding with the full moon is one of the major attractions of thi desert city. The festival reverberates with folk music and dance, handicraft display and sale, Mr. Desert contest and other interesting merrymakings like camel polo and fire dances.
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| Jaisalmer Fort: |
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| The 12th century Jaisalmer Fort has been regarded as one of the most magnificent and invincible forts in Rajasthan. Built over the Trikuta hill, Jaisalmer Fort is 250 ft tall structure surrounded by a 30 ft high sandstone wall with 99 bastions. The Fort houses the famous Jain Temple, a place worth visiting on your Jaisalmer tour. |
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| Jaisalmer Havelis: |
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| Built by the wealthy merchants, the havelis (mansions) of Jaisalmer are famous for their exclusive cutwork, yellow and red stone treatment and the bracket-shaped decoration of peacocks. The splendid havelis like the Patwon-ki-Haveli, Salim-Singh-ki-Haveli and Nathmalji ki haveli are major tourist attractions in Jaisalmer.
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| Gadsisar Sagar Tank: |
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| Gadsisar Sagar Tank is one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in Jaisalmer. A famous picnic spot, the Tank attracts hundreds of migratory birds during the winter season. |
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| Bara Bagh: |
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| Baba Bagh is an oasis on the bank of Gadsisar Sagar Tank. It has greenery all around to give a much-needed relief to the local people. |
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| The Desert National Park: |
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| Situated near Jaisalmer, The Desert National Park is one of the largest national parks in India, covering an area of 3,100 sq km. The Park is known for its fragile ecosystem and unique flora and fauna. |
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| Sam Sand Dunes: |
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| Situated at the edge of the Thar Desert, Sam Sand Dunes are major tourist attractions near Jaisalmer. Enjoying Camel safaris on the sand dunes are truly an unforgettable experience. Sam Sand Dunes is also famous for its breathtakingly beautiful sunset.
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