Jaisalmer - Its like straight out of an Arabian Nights fable. The name Jaisalmer induces a dramatic picture of utter magic and brilliance of the desert. The hostile terrain not with standing the warmth and colour of people is simply over whelming. One of the main draws is the daunting 12th century Jaisalmer Fort. The beautiful havelis which were built by wealthy merchants of Jaisalmer are yet another interesting aspect of the desert city. And you can let your eyes caress the sloppy sand dunes while you ramble your way in a camel safari. The desert citadel is truly a golden fantasy in Thar Desert.
Bhatti Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal, after whom the city finds its name, founded Jaisalmer in 1156. On advice of a local hermit Eesaal he chose the Tricut Hills as his new abode abandoning his vulnerable old fort at Luderwa just 16 kilometres northwest. In Medieval times, its prosperity was due to its location on the main trade route linking India to Egypt, Arabia, Persia, Africa and the West . The Bhatti Rajput rulers lined their coffer with gains from traditional taxes on passing by caravans and sometimes through illicit gains by rustling cattle.
Climate
Hot & Dry Temperature
Summer: Max. 41.6 Dc. Mini 25Dc.
Winter : Max. 23.6 Dc Mini 7.9 Dc. Ave.
Rain: 15CM per year
Accessibility
Air : Nearest Airport in Jodhpur 300km. From Jaisalmer.
Train : Direct Trains available from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur & Delhi via Jodhpur-Jaipur-Alwar
Road : Deluxe & Ordinary buses of Rajasthan Roadways & Private companies operate form Jaisalmer to Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bikaner , Barmer , Mount Abu , Jalore , Ahemdabad etc, Roadways main bus stand opp. Rly station & Golden bus terminal near State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur, Shiv road, Jaisalmer.
Venues in Jaisalmer
Suryagarh Palace Suryagarh draws you back to the grandeur of Rajputana in its heyday- when a hardy people established a citadel in the heart of the waterless Thar Desert, and turned it into the richest of all princely states. As one approaches Suryagarh, its ramparts and turrets harken back to the valour and dogged intensity of the fiercely independent Rajputs.
Gorbandh Palace Gorbandh Palace provides spectacular views of the acclaimed fort and is well-connected to the famous Sam sand dunes. The hotel organises desert camps with Rajasthan's celebrated folk music and dance around a campfire on starlit evenings at the sand dunes.
Fort Rajwada The heritage hotel is a great attempt on part of Shri Dileep Singh Rathore & Shri Jitendra Singh Rathore to rediscover and restore the art & craft of yore. All rooms and suites of this palatial home are furnished to perfection, displaying a unique ethnic and modern blend.
Narayan Niwas Standing in testimony to a great bygone, this 19th century palatial building reflects the magical brilliance of Jaisalmer with a matchless hospitality. Converted into a heritage hotel in the year 1982, preserving the authentic decor and retaining the character of a historic past.
Rang Mahal Palace Hotel Rangmahal, Jaisalmer where conventional generosity of India can be experienced at its very best. This hotel in Jaisalmer takes pleasure in a divergent reputation of being one of the few hotels that have retained the art of plateful its guests while keeping in tune with the latest in generosity industry.
