Jaisalmer, the city of the golden fort is spectacular, situated in the heart of the Thar desert, it seems suddenly to rise out of the desert haze, a magnificent edifice of massive yellow sandstone ramparts and bastions golden in the afternoon sun. Satyajeet Ray's film SONAR KILLA (The Golden Fortress) made it popular all over the country.
| Area | 5.1 Sq.Km. |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 225 Meters |
| Temperature - Summer | Max. 46°C and Min. 34°C |
| Temperature - Winter | Max. 14°C and Min. 1°C |
| Rainfall | 10 cm |
| Season | October to March |
| Languages | Hindi, Rajasthani & English |
| Clothing | Summer Tropical Winter Woollens |
Well connectted by Railways and National Highways with all cities.
| City | Distance | Conntected By |
|---|---|---|
| Ajmer | 500 Km. | Rail, Road |
| Barmer | 153 Km. | Road |
| Bikaner | 330 Km | Rail, Road |
| Delhi | 638 Km. | Air, Rail, Road |
| Jaipur | 560 Km. | Air, Rail, Road |
| Jodhpur | 285 Km. | Rail, Road |
| Udaipur | 663 Km. | Road |
| Ahmedabad | 500 Km. | Air, Road |
Amar Sagar, Bada Bagh, Sam Sand Dunes, Kuldhara - the haunted village, Lodhruva, The Fort, Gadisar Lake, Manak Chowk, Mool Sagar, Nathmalji-Ki-Haveli, Patwon-Ki-Haveli, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli, Tazia Tower etc.
The ancient capital of Jaisalmer, it is an important center of Jain pilgrimage.
The fossils in this park, 180 millions old, stand witness to the geological cataclysms that have taken place in the Thar desert. Timings : 0800 to 1800 hrs.
Camel safaris are conducted here to give tourists a feel of the desert. Folk dance & music programmes held during winter season.
An excellent example of the eco-system of the Thar Desert and its diverse fauna. The variety of wildlife here includes the black buck, the great Indian bustard, chinkara, desert fox etc.
Pokaran town is in the heart of the Thar desert. The Pokaran Fort was the citadel of the Champawat Rathores, mighty Rajput nobles of Marwar. The fort is now converted in to a heritage hotel.
