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3	India›Rajasthan›Jaisalmer›Jaisalmer Sand Dunes Jaisalmer has the ONLY sand desert of India. A hill of sand created by the eolien (wind related) processes, that's what Sand Dunes actually are. The Sand Dunes of Rajasthan have a compelling charm that has the capability of overshadowing the state's extremely famous forts and palaces. The ... Click here to read more about 'Jaisalmer Sand Dunes'... Tags : deserts
0	India›Rajasthan›Jaisalmer›Mandir Palace Built during the reign of Maharawal Jawahir Singh, Mandir Palace, Jaisalmer is a 2-centuries old heritage haveli festooned by exquisite stone carvings - in fact some of the best found in Jaisalmer. A perfect blend of medieval classiness and modern amenities, Mandir Palace features as one of the fine... Click here to read more about 'Mandir Palace'... Tags : palaces hotels
1	India›Rajasthan›Jaisalmer›Bara Bagh About four miles outside of Jaisalmer in the desert is Bara Bagh. Here, clusters of beautiful cupolaed marble cenotaphs of the maharawals of Jaisalmer sit on a small hill. A small shrine to women who have committed 'sati' here can be found within the complex. But Jouhar tombs at Jaisalmer ... Click here to read more about 'Bara Bagh'... Tags : monuments graves cenotaphs
3	India›Rajasthan›Jaisalmer›Jaisalmer Fort Jaisalmer has been dubbed the `Golden City` because of the honey colour imparted to its stone ramparts by the setting sun. Made of sand stone and locally known as Sonar Quila, the Jaisalmer Fort is a dominating structure amidst sands. The city is said to be founded by one Raja Rawal Jaisal, a Bhatti... Click here to read more about 'Jaisalmer Fort'... Tags : forts
4	India›Rajasthan›Jaisalmer›Sethrawar Village The settlements in this region consist of a collection of huts that are circular and have thatched roofs. The walls are covered with a plaster of clay, cow dung, and hay, making a termite-free (antiseptic) facade that blends in with the sand of the countryside around it.... Click here to read more about 'Sethrawar Village'... Tags : villages
0	India›Rajasthan›Jaisalmer›Gadisagar Lake Gadisar Lake is a manmade reservoir in Jaisalmer built in the 1700s. This ghat is painstakingly modelled after the one at Benares. The lake has the Raja's personal island. This tank outside the city walls, once held the town's water supply, and befitting its importance in providing preciou... Click here to read more about 'Gadisagar Lake'... Tags : lakes
3.2	India›Rajasthan›Jaisalmer›Shri Mohangarh Fort 65 km from Jaisalmer. This is the youngest fort in India. Situated near the Indira Gandhi Canal. Now it has been converted into a hotel. ... Click here to read more about 'Shri Mohangarh Fort'... Tags : forts hotels
5	India›Rajasthan›Jaisalmer›Jaisalmer Windmills Overlooking the cenotaphs,the skyline is dotted with several windmills. 60% of Jaisalmer is powered by these windmills.Consumers in Jaisalmer pay Rs 3.25 per unit of power, and this is one of the lowest power tariffs in the country. Over 400 windmills have been set up in Jaisalmer alone, collectivel... Click here to read more about 'Jaisalmer Windmills'... Tags : windmills
3	India›Rajasthan›Jaisalmer›Kuldhara Ruins The Kuldhara region was a group of 84 villages occupied by Paliwal Brahmans — said to be very intelligent, and residing there for about 500 years. The Kuldhara villages now lie in ruins due to a mass exodus of all the villagers. Legend says that the stunningly beautiful daughter of the village chi... Click here to read more about 'Kuldhara Ruins'... Tags : villages ruins
1	India›Rajasthan›Jaisalmer›Kanodia Purohitan Kanodia Purohitan is one of the oldest village of Sevad Rajpurohits. It was awarded to Dharayatji Rajpurohit. It is situated on Jaisalmer highway 115 KM from Jodhpur. Surrounded by sand dunes and with lots of greenery it is upcoming tourist place. The temple in the movie 'Dor' was a set cr... Click here to read more about 'Kanodia Purohitan'... Tags : deserts villages

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