Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer Thar Desert:
Jaisalmer is a city of gilded magic situated in the heart of the Thar desert.
of Jaisalmer is the main attraction and tourists can enjoy camel riding
in the jaisalmer thar desert. Probably the most beautiful evening of Rajisthan
is there in Jaisalmer, as the sun goes down, the sky is colored into red,
golden desert and golden flames and night starts covering the whole Jaisalmer
city gently, as if a new monument is created every evening.All different
kinds of Havelis are there dating from 12th to 15th century, though they
all have exquisite carvings and filigreed work and people still living in
these ancient buildings.
You will enjoy visiting Sam Sand Dunes near Jaisalmer in jeeps. Take a look at the ruins of some villages, while riding a camel in the desert. Jaisalmer is a most important travel destination in Rajasthan. Jaisalmer known for the Golden City of sand dunes and the yellow sand stone architecture, sun set and the Thar Dessert. Beautiful views at the time of sunset at thar dessrt. Jaisalmer is has amazing scenic and beautiful. This is amazing tourist place in Rajasthan, ans it is a beautiful place which attract lots of foreign tourists.
Jaisalmer Fort
A strong structure built in the sand dunes and it is the pride of Jaisalmer
city, known as Jaisalmer fort (Sonar Qila), yellow stone used to built
this Indian architecture.It was not for nothing that Satyajit Ray centered his legendary Sonar Kella in Jaisalmer! Straight out of the Arabian Nights, the town, the lanes, its people and buildings and the air breathe of fantasy and fairy tale. Built of ochre sandstone, the entire town reflects golden streaks in every nook and corner, beaming with the luminescence of a mirage at sundown. A city with castled city walls, a glorious fortress and delicately carved stone and wooden havelis (homes), Jaisalmer has been clicked most aesthetically.
The human mind has always had an urge to delve into the past; to know about the events and occasions of yesteryears and tread on the avenues of a bygone era. This liking for the ancient times is more often than not centered on the architectural specimens of the then artisans. Jaisalmer Fort is one such example that demands loads of appreciation and more than just one visit.
The huge structure of Jaisalmer Fort appears to rise out of a dreamy desert haze of the Thar, its ochre sandstone walls and bastions blending with the golden hue in the afternoon sun give it a fairy tale look, which is why it is fittingly called Sonar Kila or the Golden Fort or Jaisalmer Fort. Built in 1156, the Jaisalmer Fort is located in the medieval fortress town of Jaisalmer. Its citadels envelop a whole township that consists of the palace complex and havelis of affluent merchants carved delicately. You will come across several temples and the houses of the armies and traders positioned strategically on the trade route, through where the caravans of the yore passed. These merchants served and gained great power and stately status in the imperial courts of Bhatti Rajputs who laid the state in the 12th century. However, the rich merchants, encouraged by the classic lifestyle of the royals, built huge mansions (havelis) adjoining each other like the ones of medieval culture.
The fort houses five palaces called Sarvottam Vilas, Akhai Vilas, Gaj Mahal, Rang Mahal and Moti Mahal – each of them interlinked behind the seven-storied fascia. The abundantly embellished walls and ceilings, finely carved outdoors and interiors and the used items of the then rulers suggest their lavish lifestyle. Small flights of stairs lead from one court to the other with delicate jali screens guarding interiors from the scorching heat and fierce desert wind. The Rang Mahal constructed by Mool Raj II showcases some of the most beautiful murals painted on the arches and spandrels. From the verandas you can have a wonderful view of the ramparts underneath guarding the small town.
National Park
The Desert National Park with an area of more than 3000 square kms is
a huge stretch of protected Bio-sphere Reserve. Other then the Great Indian
Bustard's breeding site and exotic wildlife you can see the Indian Gazel,
Chinkara, Eagles and many animals and birds.
Lodharva
A center of several yellow sandstone temples and structures, Lodharva is a wonderful site to be in, to soak in the spirit of the architectural uniqueness of the past artisan.
The Jain temples of Lodharva made of bright yellow sandstone are some of the most attractive sites to visit. Despite being in ruins, the brilliance of these Jain temples is clearly visible these pictures have captured every bit of its radiance for our good. The erstwhile capital of the Bhattis Rajputs, Lodharva was once a prosperous city but with time, lost most of its grandeur when the Bhattis shifted their capital to Jaisalmer in the 12th century. This city is actually much older than Jaisalmer and was more than once ransacked, most notably by Mahmud of Ghazni in the 11th century on his way to Somnath, and subsequently by Mohammad Ghori in the following century.
Among the several Jain temples at Lodharva, the Parswanath Temple, Rishabhnath Temple and the Sambhavnath Temple bear the greatest significance. The Parshvanath Temple is the main Jain temple which enshrines an idol of Parsvanath, the 23rd tirthankar, finely wrought in silver and enclosed by fine sculptures. The first thing that catches one’s eyes about the pictures of Lodharva temples is the magnificent artwork of the toran or archway at the entrance of the temples. These arches are famously characteristic of the Dilwara style of temple architecture. The beautiful Jaali works make these temples a piece of marvel. It is heavenly to watch the sun rays coming through the jalis and intricate carvings on the walls of the temples.
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