{"id":183,"date":"2016-07-06T04:12:51","date_gmt":"2016-07-06T04:12:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chetramvoyages.in\/?p=183"},"modified":"2017-10-12T08:17:24","modified_gmt":"2017-10-12T08:17:24","slug":"about-tourist-destinations-of-jaisalmer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chetramvoyages.in\/about-tourist-destinations-of-jaisalmer\/","title":{"rendered":"Know more about below Tourist Destinations of Jaisalmer"},"content":{"rendered":"
Jaisalmer, that has also been nicknamed as \u2018The Golden City\u2019 is a popular tourism destination in the country. Located in the desert land of Rajasthan, Jaisalmer offers you an opportunity to witness the rich traditional and cultural heritage of this place.<\/p>\n
The major fascinations that attract tourists here include the magnificent forts and palaces, a ride in camel safari, the vast sand dunes and the fact that it serves as a gateway to the Thar Desert.\u00a0Let us read more about some of the major attractions of this desert city.<\/p>\n
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Also known as Sonar Quila or the Golden Fort of Rajasthan, the Jaisalmer Fort is said to be one of the largest fortifications in the world.<\/p>\n
Located in the heart of this Golden city, this sandstone fort is known for its splendid architecture, picturesque landscape because of the surrounding high hills, miniatures and vibrant bazaars.<\/p>\n
This grandeur fort not only adds to the glory of Rajasthan but, also serves as the gateway to the Thar Desert.<\/p>\n
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The famous Patwa Ki Haveli is said to belong to the 18th<\/sup> century bygone era. The exquisite mirror work on its walls and ceilings and its range of exclusive paintings, reflecting the traditional times is what makes it one of the prominent attractions in Jaisalmer.<\/p>\n A part of this architectural marvel has been transformed into a museum and a shop of reserves from the antique furniture and decorative goods.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Located on the Ramgarh road, the Bada Bagh garden is a treat to your eyes and a place to relax in solitude.<\/p>\n This is a pretty secluded spot in Jaisalmer that hosts several cenotaphs engraved beautifully with delicate carvings; one for every ancient ruler.<\/p>\n The cenotaphs reflect a mix of the Islamic and Hindu temple architecture with each cenotaph reflecting the taste of its respective Maharaja.<\/p>\nBada Bagh<\/h1>\n