padharo to the golden city:- Presented By :- Umesh Kookani.

THE FORT WAS BUILT BY BHATI RAJPUT RULER MAHARAWAL RAO JAISAL IN THE 1156 A.D. AS A RESULT THE CITY HAS BEEN NAMED AS JAISALMER. THE FORT WAS BUILT BY BHATI RAJPUT RULER MAHARAWAL RAO JAISAL IN THE 1156 A.D. AS A RESULT THE CITY HAS BEEN NAMED AS JAISALMER.

Cultural Festival: Ganguar Gangaur is the colourful and the one of the most important festivals of people of Rajasthan and is observed throughout the state with great fervour and devotion by womenfolk who worship Gauri, the consort of Lord Shiva during the month of March–April.

Gadisar Lake:-  GadiSar is a rain water conservation lake built by Maharawal Gadsi in 14th century. It was once the main source of drinking water for the entire town of Jaisalmer.  Now a tourist spot, there are many small temples and shrines around it. A wide variety of water birds can be seen here especially in winter.  This is the most popular point to take photographs of Jaisalmer Fort early in the morning when the fort looks golden with the first rays of the Sun.

Havelis:- There are 3 havelis in Jaisalmer, Patwon Ki haveli, Nathmal ki haveli, Salam Singh ki Haveli.(Oldest of All) Word haveli originated in Persia which means an Enclosed Place.

Sam Sand Dunes:- Also Known as THAR DESERT In the outskirts of Jaisalmer, 42 K.M. from the main town Its is Famous for Sand, sands and only sands. There is no point coming to the Thar Desert if you don't go for the Desert Safari. That is why Sam sand dunes are becoming the major attraction in Jaisalmer. The best way to get here, of course, is on camelback. In the month of February/March, this whole place turns into a cultural hub. The desert festival organized amid these dunes is the showcase of Rajasthani culture as a whole. Open-air cultural extravaganzas, puppet shows, folk dance performances, camel races, competitions and general festivities mark this annual event that is held with great pomp and show at the Sam Sand dunes in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. It is also famous for its SUNSET POINT, sunset point cannot be looked as beautiful as it could from here.

Famous tourist Places: JAISALMER IS ALSO KNOWN AS THE LAND OF TOURIST. TOURISTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD VISIT HERE. PLACES YOU CAN’T MISS TO VISIT IN JAISALMER ARE : 1. GADISAR LAKE 2. FORT PALACE MUSEUM( PLACE WHERE YOU CAN GET WHOLE INFORMATION ABOUT JAISALMER) 3. LAKSMINATHJI TEMPLE (DOORS OF WHICH ARE MADE OF GOLD AND SILVER) 4. JAIN TEMPLES (CARVINGS OF WHOLE TEMPLE ARE DONE WITH A SINGLE STONE.  SAM SAN DUNES (FAMOUS FOR CAMEL SAFARI, SUNSET POINT ETC.)  FORT OF JAISALMER.  TANOT MATA TEMPLE, 120KM NORTH WEST OF JAISALMER CITY ( TEMPLE WHICH HAS BEEN HIGHLIGHTED IN BOLLYWOOD FILM “BORDER”, LIVE BOMBS WHICH WERE THROWN BY THE PAKISTAN ARMY ARE STILL INTACT AND STORED IN A GLASS BOX WHICH IS WORTH WATCHING.)

Pics of Famous Places to visit:

Occupation: There is no such major occupation, but people here in mainly indulge in Hotel Industry and Guiding., as these two are the major source of income.

Famous Food & Desserts:- Do not miss to give your stomach the below cuisines : Chaana Chawal. Daal Baati Churma. Ker Sangri ki Sabji Gatte Ki Sabji Ghotwa(Desserts)

Padharo Mhare Desh: So if you are looking out for a Vacation with your family or friends, this heaven would be the Idol Place for spending an unforgettable time. Ideal time to visit is anytime between Feb-April. So pack your bags and make yourself ready. Khamma ghani (namaste) KING OF JAISALMER-MAHARAWAL BRIJ RAJ SINGH

THANK YOU Umesh Kookani :- Team Netherlands