Friday, December 19, 2008

Excursions Around Jaisalmer

The outskirts of Jaisalmer are no less than Jaisalmer when it comes to splendor. Want to loose yourself in the desert, come to Sam Sand Dunes. Stay in the camp in solitude and just look at the sun setting behind the horizon. Or else you can also opt for Khuri sand dunes if you want yourself to get pampered by Rajasthani hospitality. Listen to local folk music and enjoy authentic Rajasthani cuisine. Visit Lodurva, the ancient capital of the Bhattis and appreciate the Dilwara style paintings scattered all around the ruins.

If you are a history freak then opt for Amar Sagar or Bada Bagh and live the rich cultural heritage once and forever. Want to wind the clock backward! Visit Fossil Park and let your geological part take the initiative. Are you a conservationist? You can try your hands at the Desert National Park or opt for Phalodi if you prefer extreme solitude. There is so much to see and explore in Jaisalmer

Amar Sagar Lake :-Amar Sagar is a popular tourist destination near Jaisalmer in the colorful state of Rajasthan.

Bada Bagh Jaisalmer :-Bada Bagh is 300 year old Haveli of Jaisalmer's Prime Minister to Maharaja Rawal Gaj Singh Salim Singh, has a beautiful blue cupola roof with superby carved brackets in the form of peacocks.

Desert National Park Jaisalmer :-The Desert National Park is located at a distance of 40kms. from Jaisalmer and exemplifies the unusual ecological biodiversity of the renowned Thar desert. The park is teeming with wildlife and some of the resident species include chinkara, hare, desert fox, black buck, wolf, desert cat to name just a few.

Wood Fossil Park Jaisalmer :-Wood Fossil Park is 300 year old Haveli of Jaisalmer's Prime Minister to Maharaja Rawal Gaj Singh Salim Singh, has a beautiful blue cupola roof with superby carved brackets in the form of peacocks.

Khuri Sand Dunes :-Located at a distance of 42 kilometers from the main Jaisalmer city, Khuri sand dunes are spectacular and gorgeous. Ride a camel to the Khuri sand dunes and discover the vibrant soul of colorful Rajasthan.

Lodurva Jaisalmer :- Lodurva Temples in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India are the oldest among the places of tourist interest in Jaisalmer.

Mool Sagar :-Mool sagar near Jaisalmer is a minor tourist attraction in the outskirts of Jaisalmer.

Phalodi Travel :-Phalodi, located some 140 Km from Jaisalmer, is a tourists attractions in Rajasthan.

Sam Sand Dunes : Sam Sand Dunes are in the outskirts of Jaisalmer and are a must visit in Rajasthan. Sam has a truly magnificent stretch of sweeping dunes, with sparse or no vegetation. The best way to get here, of course, is on camelback.

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