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Jaisalmer
The
Glory
Of the
Golden
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Jaisalmer
is one of the most loved
towns of Rajasthan.
As a tourist destination,
this city renders countless
moments of pleasure
for the yearning tourist.
The traditional warmth
and culture dominates
the city of silvery
sand dunes. The special
magic and aura that
this city creates is
another feather in its
cap. The city manages
to sustain even during
Brisith Raj and Mughal
dynasty.
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Jaisalmer Fort 'Sonar Kila'
is huge and expansive. It
affords a splendid view of
the city from its top.
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Gadsisar
Sagar Tank
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The lake affords a panoramic
view when rainwater gets accumulated
here. Also see numerous beautiful
shrines around.
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| Manak
Chowk and Havelis |
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A
main marketplace
outside the
fort leads to
the narrow lanes
dotted with
famous 'havelis'.
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| Gyan
Bhandar or Library |
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Some
of the oldest
manuscripts
of India are
found in this
library established
as a part
of Jain temples.
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| Jain
Temples |
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The
fort has three exquisitely
carved Jain Temples
dedicated to the Jain
Tirthankaras - Rishabhdevji
and Sambhavnathji.
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city comes alive with… |
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The Desert
Festival is held in January-February
of each year. There are Camel
races, dances, folk music,
desert ballads, puppeteers
so on and so forth for the
excitement of the visitors.
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