Some of the major tourist places in Jaisalmer city of Rajasthan State in India are :
Tazia Tower Jaisalmer : The delicate pagoda like Tazia Tower rises from Badal Mahal (Cloud Palace). Rising in its five tiered splendour, with each storey graced by a delicately carved balcony, the tower is of historical significace. Muslim craftsmen built it in the shape of a Tazia and gifted it to their royal patron.
Gadsisar Lake : Gadsisar Lake is one of the major tourist attractions of Jaisalmer. Just leave the madding crowd behind and venture towards the outskirts and you will find yourself next to the famous Gadsisar Lake in Jaisalmer city of Rajasthan. Contrary to the popular belief, it is not an oasis but a water conservation tank made around 1400 A.D. by the then Maharaja of Jaisalmer, Maharwal Gadsi Singh.
Desert Cultural Center Jaisalmer : Desert cultural center and museum is a place where you will get to know about the rich cultural heritage and customs of Jaisalmer, a popular destination in Rajasthan. So if you are short on time and cannot mug up in library, this is the place to be. The place is well maintained and harbors rare coins and manuscript related to Jaisalmer history and the history of Rajasthan in whole.
Jain Temples Of Jaisalmer : Jaisalmer Jain Temples situated in the Jaisalmer Fort are a must visit in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. You will find these temples to be very old and high pilgrimage as well as archeological value attached to them. These are a group of Jain temples dating back 12th and 15th centuries and are dedicated to various Jain Tirthankars (Hermits). On the walls of the temples, you can find animal & human figures, carved in famous Dilwara style.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
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Nice blog,
Jaisalmer is a very famous place in Rajasthan .Here you can see lots of forts and historical building.
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