Situated in the heart of the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer was once a princely state. This ‘Golden City’ is one of the most visited places in India, and still holds its old-world charm and grandeur. But today, we are going to show you eight unique gems of Jaisalmer that will leave you in awe. Khamma Ghani! And welcome to the Golden City of Rajasthan!
Exploring The Gems Of Jaisalmer
It is believed that Lord Krishna said to Arjuna that one of his successors will establish his kingdom at a place named Tikuti. And this prediction came true when King Rawal Jaiswal established Jaisalmer. The occasion was celebrated like a festival and is now converted into the Jaisalmer Desert Festival. The Maru Mahotsav is celebrated grandly. Moreover, there are some unique competitions like Turban Tying Competition, Moomal Mahendra Competition, Moustache Competition, Camel Decoration Competition and Miss Moomal Competition. They also have a tug-of-war competition that takes place between Indians and foreigners. During this three-day festival, the city is bustling with many tourists and locals.
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Things To Do In & Around
Jaisalmer is a hotspot for sandstones and is therefore called ‘Golden City’. In addition to this, there is a majestic city palace situated right in the middle of the city which is made of sandstone. And when the sunrays fall on this gorgeous architecture, it looks like everything is made of gold. The Sonar Qila of Jaisalmer houses shops, hotels, and ancient Havelis, making it the only living fort. In these ancient havelis, royal families continue to live. And one-fourth of the city’s population continues to live in the fort.
A few kilometres away from the Sonar Qila is Patwon Ki Haveli which took sixty years to build. There are beautiful carvings on the walls of this haveli which gives it a majestic look. At forty-five kilometres from the city, there is a little village where you can experience authentic Rajasthani cuisine.
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Jaisalmer is more than what meets the eye. To know more about it, tune in to the video above.
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