A city that has mushroomed out of the large golden abyss - i.e. the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer charms with its medieval forts, desert settlements and romantic dunes.
Jaisalmer Tours its name from its founder Rawal Jaisal and is a city that reverberates with desert secrets. Experience local traditions while you shop for souvenirs at Jaisalmer bazaars and ride a camel to desert dunes located on the outskirts of the city.
Known as the 'Golden City of Rajasthan' - Jaisalmer Tours is a fantasy desert world alive with amber sandstone monuments, palatial mansions and desert homes with walls washed in vibrant frescoes.
History
The history of Jaisalmer is associated with an ancient legend according to which Lord Krishna had prophesized that a "descendant of the Yadu Vamsi clan would build a bustling city right in the heart of a desert.
Rawal Jaisal, a descendant of the Yadu Vamsi clan established his capital in the middle of the
Thar Desert in the year 1156 A.D. The Jaisalmer ToursFort was constructed and the city was fortified.
Medieval Jaisalmer flourishes as an important trade center as the city lay on an important trade route that connected India to different parts of Persia, Africa, Arabia and Egypt.
The Golden City on the threshold of the Thar Desert is Jaisalmer. Named after its founder Bhatti Rajput Rao Jaisal, of the Yadu Vamsi clan who founded the city in 1156 AD, Jaisalmer is widely popular for the golden yellow sandstone used for the construction in the city.
This Golden city is crowned by a massive fort that fell to its first siege against Emperor Alaud-din-Khilji who attacked and ransacked the fort massively. Jaisalmer happens to be one of the first provinces to accept the supremacy of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan under the reign of Rawal Sahal Singh.
On your tours to Jaisalmer you will be fascinated by the tenacity of this medieval desert city that has braved the onslaughts of men and nature alike.
Tourist Attractions
Tourist attractions in Tours to Jaisalmer give you the distinct feeling of having stepped inside the pages of a storybook. The moment you set foot inside the imposing Jaisalmer Fort you are faced with a labyrinth of rustic avenues, domestic settlements and bazaar streets - all hanging in a glorious time warp.
The other interesting attractions in Jaisalmer that definitely deserve a visit are Salim Singh ki Haveli, Nathmalji ki Haveli and Patwon ki Haveli. Tours to the Jain Temples at Lodurva and enjoy an excursion to the Gadisisar Lake.
Shopping in Jaisalmer can be a fascinating experience, especially inside the fort. These shops surprisingly still retain the medieval flavor. Take home the golden yellow sandstone articles manufactured here as souvenirs.
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