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Jaisalmer: The City of Magnificent Havelis

TIME : 2016/3/18 12:00:09
Jaisalmer, the Golden City in India, is a very popular tourist destination. Every year, millions of tourists across the globe visit this famous place to experience the rich legacies of the ancient culture. This place is very famous for its mind-blowing architectures & mesmerizing landscapes. Because of the yellowish color sand, this place is well-known as Golden City.

The rich glories are associated with Jaisalmer. The rich legacies of the ancient Rajput rulers are reflected in the form of magnificent havelis & mesmerizing palaces. Seeing these ancient monuments certainly provides you the best feeling of your life.

The most pleasing place to visit is Jaisalmer Fort. The splendor view of this palace will surely give you mind-blowing experience. The fort is believed to be one of the oldest forts in India. The architecture certainly depicts the amazing artistic work of the Rajput culture. The fort contains some of the oldest temples of the Hindu Gods.

Jaisalmer is very popular for its Havelis. The peacock shape Salim Singh Ki Haveli is one of the most astonishing master pieces of the ancient architecture. Built in the structure of the peacock, this monument perfectly portrays the richness of the ancient culture.

Apart from the historical sites, there is much to explore in Jaisalmer. The most fascinating activity of this place is Desert Camping. This is surely the most amazing activity to understand the traditional culture of this place. During the camping, you will certainly get mesmerized after listening to the melodious enchantment of the folk music. Along with this, the astonishing dance of the women, well dressed in their traditional attires, will surely give you the best experience of your life.

The cuisines of Jaisalmer will certainly offer you the mouth-watering experience. The traditional dish "Murg-e-Subz" is just a feast for meat lovers. The chicken prepared in the special spices of this place will certainly satisfy your appetite. The "Laal Maans" & "Safed Maans" are some other dishes that meat lovers must try. For veggies, the place has something special. The traditional dish of pulses popularly known as "Daal Bhati Choorma" is the surely a mouthwatering feast. Served with special ghee & curd (dahi), this will give you the amazing flavor.

After spending great time at the camp, enjoy Camel Safari & Jeep Safari. During the camel ride, you will enjoy the beautiful view of the desert. You will surely get mesmerized after seeing the awesome view of the sun rays kissing the yellowish color sand of the desert.

During the camel safari or Jeep safari, you will also get the chance to visit the ruins of the ancient villages. These villages are believed to be haunted & entry during the night is strictly prohibited. One of such village is Kuldhara. There is a story associated with this village. Once it was the well settled village. But during one night all the inhabitants of this village get disappeared due to some unknown cause. After that, this village never flourished.

Inference:
Jaisalmer is surely the best place to visit to experience rich Indian culture. The amazing culture as well as cuisines will surely give you the most amazing experience. The magnificent havelis & forts made this place a perfect tourist destination. Amush Desert Camp is the best desert safari camp in Jaisalmer offers camel and jeep safari. Plan your trip now with us and enjoy your vacations in the sand of dunes.