Location: Trikutta
hills-Jaisalmer
Best Time to Visit: October -February
Altitude: 225 mtrs.
Clothing: Summer Tropical Winter Woolen
Jaisalmer Fort Information
The city was founded by Rawal Jaisal, a Bhatti Rajput King in 1156.
Jaisalmer is located in the heart of Thar Desert is embellished with age-old
palaces, temples and sumptuous structures and monuments. The sunrays
splashing on the sandstone monuments radiate a shimmering glow that
transforms Jaisalmer into the "Golden City".
Festooned with colors, fairs, festivity and gorgeous smiles of the people,
Jaisalmer tour is certainly an unforgettable adventure athwart the sparkling
sands.
Jaisalmer
Fort
Renew yourself amid the past galore, as you visit the commanding Jaisalmer
Fort. The steep cobblestone pathways leading to the royal palace pass
through four gates. The sharp twists and turns make the fort invincible. The
fort has five interconnected palaces with ’jaali’ screens and
dainty ’jharokhas’ - all showpieces of Jaisalmer artisans’
talent. Within the fort are three exquisitely sculptured Jain temples,
Jaisalmer Fort
Jaisalmer fort, the second oldest fort in Rajasthan was built in 1156 A D.
It was founded by the Bhatti Rajput chieftain Rawal Jaisal. The fort perched
on the Trikuta hill at a height of 250 feet stands as protector over the
desert with its long stretching walls following the curves of the hills. The
colossal wall 250 feet tall has 99 bastion has a confined meandering lanes
and four mammoth gateways. Almost one quater of the town's population
resides inside the fort. Outside the fort, is the main market place called
Manek Chowk.
Architecture
Jaisalmer Fort is a five story architectural monument embellished with
balconies and windows that exhibition some of the foremost artistic works
typical of Rajput style. Cluster of exquisite carved Jain temples built
between the 12th and 15th century are the main source of attraction.
It is engaging to meander around the place. The fort walls offer marvelous
views over the Old City and adjoining desert.
The Aksya Pole is the entrance gate of the fort. Across the road lie the
gate names Suraj-Pole constructed by Maharawal Bhim. The topmost part, a
curvilinear Toran is embellished with a figure of Sun.
There is a figure of Ganesh and Sun installed in 1679 AD. on the outer wall
between Suraj Pole and the Ganesha Pole. Hawa Pole also called as a Wind
Pole was constructed during the 17th century AD is a enormous gateway
girdled by carved palaces and courtyard.
Population of merchants and shop owners living within its walls crowds the
fort. The small lanes are surrounded with number of houses, temples, and
shops. Camel safaris and Annual Desert Festival held in February are very
popular among the tourist.
Mode of Transport:
Air: The nearest airport is Jodhpur 285 km that links
Jaisalmer to Delhi and other parts of India.
Rail: Jaisalmer is connected with Jodhpur by night train
service and also to major cities in India.
Road: Well connected by road with all the major cities of
India. Direct bus services to Udaipur, Mount Abu, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Barmer,
Ajmer and Jaipur. Ahmedabad and Bhuj .
