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Heritage tours of Jaisalmer are very popular across the globe. Jaisalmer is one of the oldest cities of Rajasthan. There is a rich repository of culture and heritage in Jaisalmer. The state of Rajasthan itself is believed as the embodiment of history and heritage. There are a number of palaces and grand mansions in Rajasthan. Tourists from all over the world visit Jaisalmer round the year. The city of Jaisalmer is well linked with the major cities of India by road, rail or air. The heritage tours of Jaisalmer are easily accessible.
Heritage tours of Jaisalmer are popular as there are many historical palaces in Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer is widely known as the ‘Golden city of India’. A Rajput ruler, Rawal Jaisala in 1156 AD, founded Jaisalmer. There are centuries old glorious forts in Jaisalmer. Various colorful festivals in Jaisalmer are delighting. These festivals are a part of rich cultural heritage of Jaisalmer.
The Jaisalmer Fort is the second oldest fort in Rajasthan. It was built in 1156 AD. The construction of the fort is glorious, marvelous and commodious. A quarter of Jaisalmer’s public still live inside the walls of the fort, making it the only living fort in the world. The fort is located at the top of a hill called Trikuta Hill. It is 80 meter high above the sea level. Three huge walls surround the fort. Today there are some residential compounds, temples and handloom shops in the fort. The whole fort has been built by yellow granite. It is one of the architectural wonders of India.
The heritage tours of Jaisalmer are worth visiting as there are several heritage havelis in Jaisalmer. The Patwon ki Haveli is the oldest haveli in Jaisalmer. It was constructed during 1800- 1860 by five Jain brothers. There are five different segments in this haveli.
The Nathamalji ki haveli was constructed around the early 19th century. In the princely state of Jaisalmer, this royal heritage of a haveli was the resident of its Prime Minister. There are two wonderful elephant sculptures outside the haveli, carved in yellowish granite. These elephants are the significance of the erstwhile glory of the Rajput rulers.
The Salim Singh ki Haveli is another of the heritage buildings in Jaisalmer. Salim Singh, one of the past rulers of Jaisalmer, had built it. The Tazia Tower and Gadsisar Lake are two old heritages of Jaisalmer. The water of Gadsisar Lake was used as drinking water of the city, in the past. In fact, very few cities in the world can equal the rich heritage of this city. The heritage tours of Rajasthan are always incomplete without visiting and observing the royal heritage of Jaisalmer. Thus while arranging a trip to Rajasthan never forget to visit Jaisalmer and experience its timeless princely heritage.
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