Havelis In Jaisalmer Are Wonders Of Architecture

Jaisalmer is an ancient town in Rajasthan known for its famous Jaisalmer Fort, which shines with its gold yellow sand stone construction, having with it a huge living area, with narrow lanes to walk through and beautiful Havelies and group of Jain temples built from 12th to 15th Centuaries.

Jaisalmer tourism and travel agencies have designed beautiful Jaisalmer travel packages, which would take a tourist to Jaisalmer to see its awe striking Fort area, Havelies, Parks, Lakes and Gardens.

The Jaisalmer tourism would cover visits to the following spots:

• Golden yellow sandstone Jaisalmer Fort, over 800 years old standing at the top of Trikuta Hill, defended by 99 turrets, which lies in the Old city
• Patwan Ki Haveli, which is the largest and most elaborate Haveli in Jaisalmer, with five storeys extensively carved and divided into six apartments, some of them housing craft shops for visitors to make their collections.
• Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli, built in the 19th century, with such a symmetrical shapes, although two brothers had independently constructed the Haveli from two opposite ends
• Salim Singh Ki Haveli, which was built before 300 years and having a beautifully arched roof with superb carved brackets resembling Peacocks.
• Tazia tower, the delicate pagoda like structure in Badal Mahal, which means Cloud Palace, rising with its five tiered architecture having balcony delicately carved in each level, which has historical significance of the Shape of Tazia designed by a Muslim craftsman.
• Desert National Park providing good eco system in the midst of Thar Desert, with craggy rocks, payments and compact salt lake bottoms, housing black buck, chinkara, wolf , Indian fox, hare, desert cat and similar animals.
• Akal Wood Fossil Park, which is literally fossilized remains of 180 million year old forests, which is an interesting spot to visit during Jaisalmer travel.
• Gadisar Lake which lies south of the city walls, once supplying water to the entire city of Jaisalmer, which is surrounded by small temples and shrines.

There are many other events that would delight a Jaisalmer traveler, such as visiting Jaisalmer Sand Dunes, enjoying a camel ride and excursions around the Havelies.

The Jaisalmer tourism packages are , however combined with other important destinations so that the Jaisalmer travel will be an interesting holiday package, for instance the Palace on Wheels sponsored by Indian Railways conducts such a beautiful tour, which includes Jaisalmer.

Whatever be the mode of transport, the Jaisalmer travel will be a life time experience for the traveler.