Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Golden City of Jaisalmer in Thar Desert


Jaisalmer holds a unique place in all the cities of Rajasthan. The largest district of Jaisalmer in the state of Rajasthan is located amidst the scorched and sandy terrain of the Great Thar Desert of India. Jaisalmer is one of the most attractive cities of the Rajasthan. It is located deep in the Thar Desert.

Jaisalmer was founded by the Rawal Jaisal, in 1156 A.D., a descendent of the Yadav Clan and a Bhatti Rajput, abandoned his fort at Lodurva and founded a new capital -Jaisalmer, atop the Trikuta Hill.

Jaisalmer is more often and aptly called the “golden City” as the sunsets, the sandstone buildings emit a lustrous glow. Jaisalmer has such a mystic aura and grandeur that no other city can match. There are ancient palaces, temples and haveli constructed of yellow sandstone, on which when golden sun rays fall, give the city a golden hue.

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