The Golden City of Jaisalmer is situated amidst the Thar Desert, which is the only desert present in India. So it is quite natural that the topography and the natural scenery which you come across here will not be available anywhere else. There are numerous tourist attractions in Jaisalmer. These include the natural scenic beauty, old forts and temples besides the Indira Gandhi Nahar Canal which have been provided water and relief to this parched lands. The inhospitable and barren desert lands have its own magnetism which brings visitors from faraway lands who simply need to witness this magic with their own eyes.
The Sonar Quila or the Jaisalmer Fort is a legendary destination for sightseeing in Jaisalmer. It has been immortalized by the iconic Indian director Satyajit Ray in this Bengali film of the same name. New generation Bengalis are still inspired to come here after reading the book and seeing the film, just as their predecessors have done. Besides this obvious target other places which can have the travelling juices flowing include the beautiful old monuments and ancient havelis which remain as a mute testimony to the times when royalty ruled the land. Then there is the Gadsisar Lake which is a paradise for the ornithologist in you.
Migratory birds from far off Siberia and other places come here to build their nests and rear their young ones before flying away again to greener pastures. In addition to the sightseeing, you can indulge in shopping which is indigenous to this part of the world. There are colorful bazaars which sell handicraft items manufactured by the local artisans. Carpets, tapestries, oil lamps, antiques, beautiful silver jewelry and textiles are only some of the things which are a favorite with the tourists who come and visit here.
Come enjoy an unforgettable time in Jaisalmer and be amazed with the fact how the folks in this region have built a paradise amidst the most inhospitable of climates.
The Sonar Quila or the Jaisalmer Fort is a legendary destination for sightseeing in Jaisalmer. It has been immortalized by the iconic Indian director Satyajit Ray in this Bengali film of the same name. New generation Bengalis are still inspired to come here after reading the book and seeing the film, just as their predecessors have done. Besides this obvious target other places which can have the travelling juices flowing include the beautiful old monuments and ancient havelis which remain as a mute testimony to the times when royalty ruled the land. Then there is the Gadsisar Lake which is a paradise for the ornithologist in you.
Migratory birds from far off Siberia and other places come here to build their nests and rear their young ones before flying away again to greener pastures. In addition to the sightseeing, you can indulge in shopping which is indigenous to this part of the world. There are colorful bazaars which sell handicraft items manufactured by the local artisans. Carpets, tapestries, oil lamps, antiques, beautiful silver jewelry and textiles are only some of the things which are a favorite with the tourists who come and visit here.
Come enjoy an unforgettable time in Jaisalmer and be amazed with the fact how the folks in this region have built a paradise amidst the most inhospitable of climates.
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