Jaisalmer

The Wood Fossil Park at Aakal : Lying on the Barmer Road, this park takes you back to the Jurassic period (when the whole Thar region lay under the sea) with 180 million year old fossils - the geological landmarks for the study of the Thar Desert.

Desert National Park : The landscape of the Desert National Park is dominated by rolling sand dunes and scrub covered hills. The prominent fauna of the park includes black buck, chinkara, desert fox and the great Indian bustard.

Temple of Ramdevra : A wonderful pilgrim centre which symbolises national unity and communal harmony as devotees of all religions come here to pay homage. The majestic Shri Ramdev temple at Ramdevra, Runicha, 13 kms from Pokram in Jaisalmer district, houses the shrine of Ramdev. He is believed to have been incarnated on earth for the benefit of humanity and was born in the houses of Ajmalji in the Tomar Rajput family.

Lodurva Jain Temples : Lodurva temples located at a distance of 15 kilometer, northwest of the Jaisalmer city. The history of Lodurva is older than that of Jaisalmer. In fact it was here that the Bhatti Rajputs reigned for a long time before setting up capital at Jaisalmer. Brightly colored peacocks, dance around the exotic Lodurva ruins. Explore the Jain temple and make a wish near the Kalpataru tree. The image of the 23rd Jain Tirthankara, Parasnath dominates the main Jain temple complex in Lodurva. The main Jain temple at Lodurva is famous for its imposing and splendid arch. Marvel at the wonderfully executed jali craft on the screens and walls within the temple premises. Admire the intricately carved yellow sandstone Jain temples and marvel at the aesthetic beauty of these ancient monuments. Though in ruins the Lodurva temples still exude character. An important Jain pilgrimage, Lodurva in Jaisalmer enchants you with its fascinating temples. According to a popular legend the ancie

Gadisar Lake : A rain water lake built by Maharawal Gadsi in 14th century, which was the main source of water for entire town before introduction of take water, now a tourist spot. There are may small temple & shrines around it. A vide variety of water birds can bee seen here specially in winter. The beautiful get way which arches across the road down to the take was built by royal courtesan named tillon in the and of 19th century.None as Tillon Ki prol (Gate of Tillon). The God Vishnus statue was installed in the year 1908 a.d. or the gate by the courtesan & declared Krishna Temple to save it from demolition by then Maharawal.

Royal Cenotaphs at Bada Bagh : Built by Maharaja Jai Singh II, Bada Bagh lies approximately 5 km north of Jaisalmer. It has several royal cenotaphs (chhatris), with beautifully carved ceilings and statues of past rulers along with their consorts, surrounded by thick trees.

Golden Fort : The stunning Jaisalmer Fort made of golden yellow sandstone set is like an amber jewel in the Rajasthan desert. Situated on Trikuta Hill in Jaisalmer, this magnificent fort was built by Raja Jaisal, a chieftain of the Bhatti tribe in 1156 A.D. It is one of the oldest forts in Rajasthan. The imposing walls of the fort, which enclose a mini-township consisting of houses of merchants and their shops, has a 30 ft high sandstone barrier, which includes 99 bastions. The four imposing gates of the fort are called the Ganesh Pol, the Bhoot Pol, the Suraj Pol and the Hawa Pol. There are beautiful havelis or mansion with intricately carved sandstone screens over the windows and balconies. Deep wells within the fort provide the inhabitants with water throughout the year. The fort is a thriving township with artisans, craftsmen and merchants busily going about their daily lives, in the midst of tourists wandering through the narrow lanes and winding alleys within the Jaisalmer Fort