summer - Max 46 º C, Min 35 º C
Winter - Max 14º C, Min 02º C
STD Code :
02992
Languages :
Rajasthani, Hindi and English.
Best Time to Visit :
October to March
Major Attractions :
Jaisalmer Fort, Salim Singh Ki Haveli, Patuwon Ki Haveli, Khuri Village & Sand Dunes.
Jaipur is known as :
Golden City
Geographic Location :
In the western Rajasthan region amid Thar Desert, close to Indo-Pak boarder
Jaipur was Founded By :
Rawal Jaisal, a Bhatti Rajput Chief
JAISALMER - HISTORY AND LEGENDS
Jaisalmer is renowned for its intricately carved and chiseled haveli's (mansions),which illustrate superb craftsmanship is a marvel of beautiful culture and harsh climatic conditions, together amounting to a memorable experience with folk music,dance, camel ride & Arabian nights. Situated on edge of the yellowish sandstone of vast Thar Desert, the desert city of Jaisalmer is one of the most important cities and travel destinations of Rajasthan, India. Also known as the Golden City of India , the city of Jaisalmer is crowned by fantastic fort, named Sonar Kila or Golden Fort which is the major landmark of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. The fort is also called Jaisalmer Fort . The fort houses several splendid palaces and terrific Jain Temples. Jaisalmer plays a vital role in the boom of tourism in Rajasthan , India. The desert city of Jaisalmer is the major attraction of Rajasthan Tourism . One cannot imagine complete tours to Rajasthan without have engaging himself in Jaisalmer Tour.
