Jaisalmer Trip

On my first day in Jaisalmer, we visited the following places :

• Jaisalmer Wind Park : India's second largest globally the fourth-largest operational onshore wind farm. This project is located in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, Western India. 

• Bada Bagh : It is a garden complex located about six kilometers north of Jaisalmer in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Overlooking a mango grove sits a set of royal chhatri cenotaphs constructed by the Maharajas of the Jaisalmer State in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries CE.

• Kuldhara : An abandoned village in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan, India. Established around the 13th century, it was once a prosperous village inhabited by Paliwal Brahmins.

• Jaisalmer Fort Jain Temples : A group of 7 Jain temples inside Jaisalmer Fort in state of Rajasthan.  

The next day we visited :

• Maharaja's Palace : Situated within the Jaisalmer Fort, the Maharaja's Palace is a small yet fascinating structure with plenty to see.

• Patwon Ki Haveli : This is one of the most significant Havelis in Jaisalmer with its unique architecture and design.

• Jaisalmer Fort : This is locally known as Sonar Quila (Golden Fort) is located in the heart of Jaisalmer city.

• Jaisalmer Fort Map.

I enjoyed camel riding and horse riding. 

The last day we visited :

• Tanot Rai Mata Mandir – The Tanot Rai Mata Temple, located in Tanot village of Jaisalmer district, is a major attraction for those traveling to the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. It is surrounded by many legends which certainly create awe and curiosity towards its holy power and sanctity.

• Thar Desert – The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is an arid region in the north-western part of the Indian subcontinent that covers an area of 205,000 km² in India and Pakistan. It is the world's 20th-largest desert, and the world's 9th-largest hot subtropical desert. The desert  is known for its desert Food,desert people, language and sand dunes. I enjoyed paragliding and camel riding at Great Thar Desert. That desert was like a mini Dubai to me.

The last night, I enjoyed seeing Kalbelia Dance which is also known as Sapera dance since the Kalbelias are known as traditional snake charmers.  

ABOUT JAISALMER

Jaisalmer is a former medieval trading center and a princely state in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, in the heart of the Thar Desert.

Jaisalmer with its royal forts and palaces has the distinction of being the Golden city of India. One of Rajasthan's biggest tourist destinations, Jaisalmer's charm, despite the rampant commercialization lies in its massive sand castles, forts, and colorful bazaars.