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Jaisalmer is an important destination
of the western state of India, Rajasthan. A desert city, it
was founded by the Bhatti Rajput chieftain Rawal Jaisal in
the year 1156. Jaisalmer could be regarded as the western
sentinel of entire India and a place worth visiting to get
an idea of the native Rajasthan. Located at the heart of the
great Thar Desert, it offers the visitor an enchanting world
of fable, colour, and history. Moreover, the magnificent wood-and
stone-carved mansions and buildings display the love and interest
Rajputs had for the fine arts. The desert festival held here
by the end of the winter season, during the months of January
and February, attracts a large number of domestic and foreign
tourists.
Sightseeing
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 a
place of must visit in Rajasthan. Moreover a visit to the
Jaisalmer Fort (the second oldest fort in Rajasthan
after Chittaur), Patwon ki Haveli, (the grandest haveli
of Jaisalmer), Desert Culture centre and museums gives you
some glimpse of this small town's past. The Jain temples meet
your religious taste, 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.
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