Top things to do in Jaisalmer
Are
you seeing caparisoned camels, bright colored turbans, the Thar Desert dusty
echoes, and ancient shimmering fortress, Jaisalmer is nothing short of an
Arabian fantasy. Visiting the Golden
City of India, you will know about the ancient walls and practice the desert
state beautiful culture of Rajasthan.
Here is a list
of top things to do in Jaisalmer:
1. Camel Riding
1. Camel Riding
A
cultural bonanza is desert safari for travelers who wish to taste the Rajasthan
tradition. Jaisalmer is referred to as the Golden City in India. It is an amazing place at a distance from the
city bustle experiencing the desert life. You can spend evenings in the Thar Desert and enjoy
conversing with tribal communities. You are sure to enjoy a magical evening
amidst sunset scenic views in the ancient Jain temples as the heritage or can
gorge on the delicacies home-cooked at a gypsy village.
2. The Old Fort
The
Jaisalmer Fort historic ruins is in Rajasthan the second oldest to lure
travelers and to learn about their astonishing heritage. This fort is in
sandstone standing on the Trikuta Hill inhabited by over 4000 people. As you
pass the Sonar Quilagargantuan gates, you can get a glimpse in the winding
gullies of the local culture and get lost in the intricacy of temples surrounding
the fort. It is a charming place worth visiting.
3. A meeting with Ghosts
A
curious explorer must not miss the ghost town. Wander around an abandoned
village that has sandstone ruins. It is 18 kms from Jaisalmer. This village was
a settlement, a Paliwal Brahmins flourishing estate. However, people abandoned
the village as they were distressed by the ruler and oppressed by taxes. Thus,
nobody knew the whereabouts of the inhabitants of the village that the Kuldhara
intriguing ruins and the eerie backdrop made it a worth visiting place for
tourists.
4. The Gadisar Lake
In
the 12th century, this Lake was a perfect catchment built to
conserve water. Admirable effort was made by a king who envisioned in the
desert a prosperous life. The Gadisar Lake established the system of rain water
harvesting to channel water into the Jaisalmer arid city. Today it is popular
for tourists who love boat ride or even if one wishes to engage in bird
watching. Visitors can enjoy gorgeous sights, watch the golden hues falling on
the ashore standing ancient shrines.
5. Bazaars of Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer
is certainly a colorful city brimming in the narrow lanes full of activity and
waiting is a lively crowd. It presents an opulent blend of craft and culture,
in the Jaisalmer streets such that you find a mix of hand embroidered jootis,
mirror-worked skirts, silver jewelry chunks and more. You can take puppets in
vivid colors or bargain with merchants for an intricate wooden art piece at the
Jaisalmer bustling market. For unique choices visit Hari Om Jewelers and get
miniature mementos such as rice grains depicting imperial scenes as they are
engraved with painted ornaments or vistas.
6. Sample Local Food
Rajasthan
is popular for its culinary destinations, regardless of the water scarcity. In
Jaisalmer for non-veg delicacies consider the street foods and gulp a cool
thandai to quench your thirst or get ready for a wholesome dal bhaati and sweet
laddoos.
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