JAISALMER FORT:
The city's most famous landmark, Jaisalmer Fort is one
of the world's largest forts. The fort, which was built
in 1156 AD, is also known as Sonar Qila. Unlike other
forts in India, Jaisalmer Fort is a huge structure that
houses a museum, shops, hotels, homes, and eateries. It
is one of the city's most popular tourist attractions,
as well as a photographer's dream.
NATH
MAL KI HAVELI: This grand haveli, which was
once the residence of Diwan Mohata Nathmal, the Prime
Minister of Jaisalmer, has a fascinating history. It is
said that construction on this structure began
simultaneously on both sides. This haveli is not to be
missed, with life-size elephants carved out of yellow
stone and intricately carved exteriors and interiors.
DESERT CULTURE CENTRE AND MUSEUM:
The Desert Culture Centre and Museum, located near
Jaisalmer's city centre, houses a large collection of
traditional ancient scriptures, artefacts, and
instruments, as well as a large collection of weapons,
jewellery, and handicrafts. The tourism department
maintains the museum, which is a must-see for history
buffs.
Desert National Park,
near Jaisalmer, is one of India's largest national
parks, spanning 3,162 square kilometres and home to a
diverse range of flora and fauna, including migratory
birds such as kestrels, laager falcons, buzzards,
vultures, and more. The endangered Indian Bustard is the
park's main attraction. Sand dunes make up a large part
of the national park, which tourists can explore on a
jeep safari.
KHABA FORT: The
Paliwal Brahmins once lived in Khaba Fort, another
intriguing and slightly eerie fort in Jaisalmer. Then,
for unknown reasons, it became abandoned. The ruins of
the homes of some 80 families who lived here more than
200 years ago can still be found on the fort. You can
walk around the crumbling structure and then tour the
small museum, which houses ancient artefacts, when you
visit the fort. With very little human activity in the
area, Khaba Fort still has an abandoned feel to it.
While there will be few humans around the fort, you will
be pleasantly surprised to see a large number of
peacocks. You can visit Khaba Fort and Kuldhara Village
at the same time.
VYAS CHHATRI:
A splendid example of Rajasthani architecture, Vyas
Chhatri is dedicated to sage Vyaas, the author of the
epic Mahabharata, as the name suggests. The delicate
carvings on this local version of a cenotaph are a sight
to behold. This is also one of the most beautiful places
in the desert to watch the sunset.
AMAR
SAGAR LAKE: Amar Sagar Lake is a lake retreat
situated next to the Amar Singh Palace, a 17th century
citadel. Maharawal Akhai Singh built the palace in
memory of his predecessor Amar Singh. Next to the
palace, you'll notice pavilions with stairs leading to
the lake. The palace, a five-story structure known for
its murals, was built in an apartment-style pattern.
There are several ponds and lakes in the area, as well
as an ancient Shiva temple. Around the lake, there are
also animal figureheads carved in stone. These
figureheads are thought to be the royal family's
protectors.
