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</span><br> <span class="style15"><strong>Clothing : </strong></span> <span class="style37">Summer light tropical or cotton Winter Woolen.&nbsp; </span></span></td> <td width="42%" align="center"><img src="images/jaisalmer-1.gif" width="206" height="143"></td> </tr> </table> <div align="justify"><br> <span class="style13">Introduction</span><br> <span class="style36"><br> Golden splendor amid the desert <br> <br> Jaisalmer - the golden beauty, etched in yellow sandstone. Perched atop the Trikuta Hill, it stands tall against miles of gleaming sand. Epitomising the desolate, awesome charm of the desert. <br> <br> Jaisalmer, the city of the golden fort is a fantasy in yellow sandstone in the heart of the Thar Desert. The city was founded in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal, a Bhatti Rajput King. <br> <br> Legend has it, that Lord Krishna  the head of Yadav Clan, foretold Arjuna that a remote descendent of Yadav Clan would build his kingdom atop the Trikuta Hill. His prophecy was fulfilled, when in 1156 AD Rawal Jaisal, a descendant of Yadav Clan and a Bhatti Rajput, founded the city of Jaisalmer. <br> <br> This amber-hued city, in the heart of the desert, dazzles gloriously in the early morning. The sunset has a peculiar glow here. As the night descends, the sky goes up in flames, which fade leaving a few embers, till it becomes black. A breathtaking sight indeed! <br> <br> Jaisalmer is famous for cobbled streets, strewn with palaces, forts, temples and havelis. Every house, here, is exquisitely carved, having filigreed work all over. These houses date back to 12th  15th century. And hence Jaisalmer is called 'the Museum city'. <br> <br> Filled with colour, festivity and smiles, Jaisalmer is truly a memorable experience across the shimmering sands. </span> <table width="100%" border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td align="center"><img src="images/jaisalmer-5.gif" width="502" height="191"></td> </tr> </table> <br> <strong><span class="style34">What to see</span> <br> </strong><br> <span class="style36"><span class="style15"><strong>Jaisalmer Fort : </strong></span>Renew yourself amid the past galore, as you visit the commanding Jaisalmer Fort. The fort stands guard over the desertscape from its 250 feet high perch on the hill with its wall following the contours of the hills. <br> <br> <span class="style15"><strong>Gadsisar Lake : </strong></span>A rain water lake, adorned with an arched gateway. Many small shrines and temples are festooned a11 around the lake. Today, it is an ideal picnic spot, famous for boating. <br> <br> <span class="style15"><strong>Salim Singh-ki-Haveli : </strong></span> Witness the legendary architectural wealth of Jaisalmer at Salim Singh's haveli, truly unsurpassed in splendor. Of particular note are the blue roof and rows of peacocks below the arched balconies. The haveli was once the residence of the Mohta family, ministers of Jaisalmer rulers. <br> <br> <span class="style15"><strong>Patwon-ki-Haveli : </strong></span>It is the grandest mansion in Jaisalmer, not to be missed at all. This five haveli wonder has its ceiling supported by exquisitely carved pillars and its delicately chiselled balconies surely leave you mesmerized. <br> <br> <span class="style15"><strong>Nathmalji-ki-Haveli : </strong></span> This haveli was carved by two brothers. One worked on right side and the other on left, but the harmony in design exists still. Screened windows, projected balconies and intricate carvings illustrate superb craftsmanship. <br> <br> <span class="style15"><strong>Jain Temples : </strong></span> Within the citadel are the splendorous Jain temples, dedicated to Rishabdevji, Sambhavnathji and Parshvanathji. </span><br> <br> <span class="style13">Excursions </span><br> <br> <span class="style36">Devikot (40 kms), Ramdeora (150 kms), Sam Sand Duna (42 kms), Lodhruva (17 kms), Bada Bagh (6 kms), Wood Fossil Park (17 kms), Desert National Park (40 kms), Barmer (153 kms). </span><br> <br> <span class="style13">How To Get There</span><br> <span class="style36"><br> <span class="style39">Air :</span> The nearest airport is Jodhpur (285 km)<br> <br> <span class="style39">Rail :</span> Jaisalmer is connected with Jodhpur by night train service. <br> <br> <span class="style39">Road :</span> Well connected by road with all the major cities of India. Direct bus services to Udaipur, Mount Abu, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Barmer, Ajmer and Jaipur. Ahmedabad and Bhuj (Gujarat), </span><br> <br> </div> <table width="43%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="style13">Distances from Jaisalmer : </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="47%"><span class="style42"><span class="style21">&raquo;</span> Delhi </span></td> <td width="53%"><span class="style36">884 Kms. </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="47%"><span class="style42"><span class="style21">&raquo;</span> Agra </span></td> <td width="53%"><span class="style36">853 Kms. </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="47%"><span class="style42"> <span class="style21">&raquo;</span> Ajmer </span></td> <td width="53%"><span class="style36">513 Kms. </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="47%"><span class="style42"><span class="style21">&raquo;</span> Alwar </span></td> <td width="53%"><span class="style36">782 Kms. </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="47%"><span class="style42"><span class="style21">&raquo;</span> Bharatpur </span></td> <td width="53%"><span class="style36">828 Kms. </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="47%"><span class="style42"><span class="style21">&raquo;</span> Jaipur </span></td> <td width="53%"><span class="style36">645 Kms. </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="47%"><span class="style42"><span class="style21">&raquo;</span> Jodhpur </span></td> <td width="53%"><span class="style36">305 Kms. </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="47%"><span class="style42"><span class="style21">&raquo;</span> Mt. 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