Jodhpur
Jaipur
Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer's past glories can be seen in its impressive golden fort on Trikuta Hill that dominates the horizon. The fort houses a township with markets, palaces, temples and exquisite carved sandstone havelis. Today, these homes are national treasures and art museums that are still inhabited. This last outpost of the Indian Republic is valued for its heritage as much as for its brave citizens, its people and culture, colourful festivals and crafts have placed Jaisalmer on the world tourist map.
Places to Visit
Jaisalmer Fort - The golden Jaisalmer Fort is the very first place for most visitors to this desert outpost. The fort towering high above the sprawling city of Jaisalmer has an exciting, almost fairytale quality to it. The fort is often spoken of as a 'living museum' because of its many 'havelis' - the mansion of the rich merchants built in the 19th century. Hidden deep within a labyrinth of narrow old world lanes with shops, houses and hotels is the Main Chowk (Square) dominated by the Palace of the Maharawal, several Hindu temples and exquisitely sculpted trio of Jain temples. The residential area of the fort takes visitors back in time with beautiful 'havelis' with breath- takingly exquisite intricately latticed golden yellow sandstone facades. The most famous homes are Nathmalji ki Haveli, whose interiors are extensively decorated with splendid miniature paintings, Salim Singh ki Haveli capped with blue cupolas and superb peacock shaped brackets, and the Patwon ki Haveli.
Patwon Ki Haveli - The Patwon ki Haveli is five storied and is the largest and most elaborate of all with multiple carved pillars and colonnades, wall murals, long corridors and ornate chamers.
Desert Culture Centre and Museum - The Desert Culture Centre and Museum is a place which gives visitors an inside view of Jaisalmer, its people and the area around it. The museum has an extensive collection of old coins, textile, weaponry, traditional Rajasthani musical instruments and fossils found in the desert.
Gadisar Lake - The Gadisar Lake is an artificial water body that stores rainwater - in the harsh desert landscape; it becomes a major attraction and a favourite picnic spot.
Gorbandh Palace
Sam and Khuri Camps
The Resort Rawla, Kanoi
Hotel Rawla Kot
Heritage Inn
Rang Mahal
Jawahar Niwas Palace
Narayan Niwas
Himmat Garh Palace
Rajwansh Resort
Hotel Dholamaru
Nachana Haveli
