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The Golden City of Jaisalmer has an interesting legend
connected with its formation. Lord Krishna, the head
of the Yadav Clan, told Arjuna that a descendent of
the Yadav Clan would set up his kingdom on the top of
the Trikuta Hill. His prediction was fulfilled in 1156
AD when Rawal Jaisal, a descendent of the Yadav Clan,
dumped his fort at Lodurva and established a new capital
called Jaisalmer on the Trikuta Hill.
One of the last princely forts in the region, Jaisalmer
is the hub of wealthy merchants engaged in stone crafting
who do their work with great fragility.
Jaisalmer fort was built in 1156 and is the second
oldest in Rajasthan. Two hundred and fifty feet tall
and strengthened by imposing castled sandstone, it has
99 bastions. Wells within the fort still provide a regular
source of water.
Located in the middle of the Thar Desert it rises
like a mirage from the sands. Raja Jaisal, who was searching
for a new capital, constructed it. He built the fort
and the city surrounding it, thus fulfilling Lord Krishna's
divination in the Mahabharata
Desert Festival is the best way to view the rich and
colorful culture of the desert region of Rajasthan.
The major attractions of the festivals are Gair and
Fire dancers who wear vibrant and brightly colored costumes
as they dance and sing and perform on the regional tunes
that are mainly based on the poems of tragedy, gallantry
and romance of the heroes. Along with these folk performers
are snake charmers, puppeteers, and athletes who also
perform in the festivals.
Riding on a camel back in Jaisalmer, for a camel safari
is a narrative way to discover the desert land. Camel
Safari in Jaisalmer, India is one of the fastest selling
adventure holidays. It is major attraction for tourists,
who want to explore the desert sands of India. A camel
safari in Jaisalmer takes one to remote villages, diverse
wildlife, modern cities, ancient temples, magnificent
palaces and the mystic desert sands. Camel Safaris goes
back to the period of trade between India and China.
Sam Sand Dunes at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan is located 42
kms from Jaisalmer in the midst of the desert wilderness
of the Thar Desert.
Immersed in a laid-back haze, the beautiful Sam sand
dunes create engrossing and absorbing views. Tours to
Sam sand dunes instills a feeling that reveres all that
is vanquishable, magnificent and exhilarated. The winds
draw patterns on the constantly drifting sand dunes.
One can gaze till eternity at the
 Jaisalmer
Fort
Desert
Festival
Sam
Sand Dunes
Camel
Safari in Jaisalmer
Tourist
Attractions of Jaisalmer
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