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Jaisalmer
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The golden city of Jaisalmer, which lies courageously as the western sentinel of India, is a place worth visiting. The golden ray of the setting sun draws a heavenly picture on the sands of Jaisalmer. The magnificent wood- and stone-carved mansions and buildings display the love of the Rajputs towards the fine arts. |
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| Jaisalmer is amongst the last of the former princely kingdoms of Rajputana before the border between India and Pakistan. The people of Jaisalmer believe Lord Krishna prophecied to Arjuna that one of his descendants would establish a kingdom on Trikuta Hill. The Lords prophecy was fulfilled in 1196 AD when Rawal Jaisal, a Bhatti Rajput who traced his lineage to Krisnnas Yadava clan, shifted his capital from Lodurva (16 km away) to Trikuta Hill. Jaisalmers 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. | ||||||||||||||
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How to Reach Jaisalmer |
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Air : Jodhpur 285 km is the convenient airport. Road : A good network of roads joins Jaisalmer with many destinations in and around Rajasthan.
Rail : Rail connection with major cities of the
country through Jodhpur |
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Best season: July to March, Rainfall: 30 cms. Climate: Extremely hot
summers with maximum temperature touching 47 'C. Cold winters min 1'C |
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