JAISALMER FORT - JAISALMER
Built In: 12th Century AD
Made Of: Golden Yellow Sandstone
Deep in the heart of the Thar Desert is
Jaisalmer, one of the last princely bastions
in the region. Founded on what was the cross - road of lucrative trade
routes, this remote settlement came to be celebrated for the valour of its
rulers, and for the aesthetic sense represented by their palaces and
havelis. The rich merchants engaged stone - craftsmen who worked
delicately on the sandstone mansions they built, filling up facades with
sculptural filigree, screen windows, delicate pavilions and beautiful
balconies. Today, these veritable art - museums are still inhabited, and
their colourful celebrations and festivals have placed Jaisalmer Fort
firmly on the world tourism map.
The
golden - yellow sandstone of Jaisalmer Fort, over 800 years old, crowns
the Trikuta Hill. Within its walls, defended by 99 turrets, lies the old
city, nearly a quarter of modern Jaisalmer. Seen from outside, the sight
must be almost identical to what was seen by merchants on their overland
camel caravans to central Asia. Once this desert outpost was an important
gate for the trade route, and Jaisalmer grew wealthy on the proceeds. But
the advent of commercial shipping relegated the town to relative
obscurity.
The fort stands almost 30 metres over the city and houses an entire
living area within huge ramparts. Walking through the narrow lanes is an
experience worth savouring.
It is approached through Ganesh Pol, Suraj Pol, Bhoot Pol and Hawa Pol.
Also, within it are many beautiful havelies and a group of Jain temples
dating from the 12th to the 15th centuries.
Being part of the Desert Triangle and the venue of Desert Festival, the
place is accessible by rail, road and air and has tourist accommodation
ranging from high budget to low budget. The city is also covered by the "Palace
on Wheels" a train-cum-road package, which needs no
description. This place too witnesses large flow of tourist traffic in
winters.
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