TRAVEL ''THE GOLDEN CITY'' , OF INDIA WITH FRIENDS
JAISALMER
WELCOME TO THE GOLDEN CITY, JAISALMER |
Jaisalmer nicknamed "The Golden City", is a city in the Indian State of Rajasthan, located 575 kilometers (357 mi) west of the state capital Jaipur. The town stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone and is crowned by the ancient Jaisalmer Fort. This fort contains a royal palace and several ornate temples. Many of the houses and temples of the fort and the town below are built of finely sculptured sandstone. The town lies in the heart of the Thar Desert (the Great Indian Desert) and has a population, including the residents of the fort, of about 78,000. It is the administrative headquarters of Jaisalmer District. Jaisalmer was once the capital of Jaisalmer state.
HOW TO REACH?
Jaisalmer is connected to the rest of Rajasthan by buses provided by Rajasthan State Transport Corporation as well as other private bus operators also available.
Jaisalmer Airport is located 17km kilometers southeast of Jaisalmer. Flights serve Mumbai, Delhi, Banglore, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Surat, and Jodhpur.
Jaisalmer railway station runs daily trains between Jaisalmer and Jaipur, which is connected to Delhi and other cities all over India. This station comes under the Jodhpur(JU) division of the Northwestern Railway (NWR). Additionally, there exists a luxury tourist train known as Place On Wheels, which covers the major tourist destinations of Rajasthan, including Jaisalmer.
DESERT FESTIVAL:
The desert festival of Jaisalmer is the most awaited and famous cultural and colorful event in Rajasthan. Camel races, Turban-tying, and Mr. Desert competitions are organized. It is held in February every year. The festival showcases Rajasthani folk songs and dance and it is very attractive to foreign tourists. Gair and Fire dancers are the major attraction of the Jaisalmer desert festival celebrations. This is the best time to visit Jaisalmer to witness performing arts like Kalbelia dances and folk songs and music.
FAMOUS FOR:
1. JAISALMER FORT
4. DESERT SAFARI
So, What are you waiting for pack your bags and be ready for a beautiful and memorable tour because there are a lot of things to do and it will be more awesome if you go with your friends gang it will sure you all love the place and will create a lot of memories.
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