Geography

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• Ajmer
• Alwar
• Bharatpur
• Bikaner
• Bundi
• Chittorgarh
• Dungarpur
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• Jaisalmer
• Jodhpur
• Kota
• Mount Abu
• Pushkar
• Samode
• Sariska
• Sawai Madhopur
• Udaipur

Tourist Place in Jaisalmer

Location:	Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India
Temperature:	Summer: 46°C,35°C; Winter:14°C, 02°C
STD Code:	0141
Best Times:	October to March
Attractions:	Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer Havelis, Gadsisar Sagar Tank, Bara Bagh,Tazia Tower, The Desert National Park, Sam Sand Dunes
Language:	Hindi, Rajasthani and English

Jaisalmer Fort has been regarded as one of the most magnificent and invincible forts in Rajasthan. It was built during 12th centur and it was built over the Trikuta hill, Jaisalmer Fort is 250 ft tall structure surrounded by a 30 ft high sandstone wall with 99 bastions. The Fort houses the famous Jain Temple, a place worth visiting on your Jaisalmer tour.

Jaisalmer uilt by the wealthy merchants, the havelis (mansions) of Jaisalmer are famous for their exclusive cutwork, yellow and red stone treatment and the bracket-shaped decoration of peacocks. The splendid havelis like the Patwon-ki-Haveli, Salim-Singh-ki-Haveli and Nathmalji ki haveli are major tourist attractions in Jaisalmer.

Gadsisar Sagar Tank is one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in Jaisalmer. A famous picnic spot, the Tank attracts hundreds of migratory birds during the winter season. The lush green garden provides much-needed relief to the local people.

Baba Bagh is an oasis on the bank of Gadsisar Sagar Tank. It has greenery all around to give a much-needed relief to the local people.

The Pagoda like Tazia Tower rises from the Badal Mahal (Palace of Clouds). Each storey of this five-tiered tower has a beautifully carved balcony.

The desert national park situated near Jaisalmer, The Desert National Park is one of the largest national parks in India, covering an area of 3,100 sq km. The Park is known for its fragile ecosystem and unique flora and fauna.

Sam sand dunes is situated at the edge of the Thar Desert, Sam Sand Dunes are major tourist attractions near Jaisalmer. Here all can enjoying Camel safaris on the sand dunes are truly an unforgettable experience. Sam Sand Dunes is also famous for its breathtakingly beautiful sunset.