Jaisalmer
Fort
The Fort is obviously where the visit to the city
begins. The amazing pristine, sandstone fort that has
withstood the ravages of time has a number of 19th
century exquisite havelis to which a visit is
indispensable.
Havelis
The best known of these are Nathmalji ki Haveli, with a
spread of marvelous miniature paintings decorating its
interios, Salim Singh ki Haveli capped with blue cupolas
and wonderful peacock shaped brackets, and the
five-storied Patwon ki Haveli with multiple carved
pillars and colonnades, wall murals, long corridors and
ornate chambers
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Main Chowk (square) is approached through narrow winding
lanes. Foremost there is the Palace of the Maharawal, as well
as several Hindu temples and exquisitely sculpted trio of Jain
temples.
The Desert
Culture Centre and Museum is an eye-opener to the region and
the people. It has a sizeable and comprehensive collection of
old coins, textile, weaponry, traditional Rajasthani musical
instruments and fossils found in the desert.
The Gadsisar
Lake is an artificial reservoir that used to store rainwater
and is now perennially fed through the Indira canal. Flanked
by ghats and temples, in the harsh desert landscape, it is a
favourite picnic spot and it is the fulcrum of activity and
colour during the Gangaur festival in March. |
