If the enchanting myths and the
virtual world of the Arabian Nights have ever bewitched
you and you want to see a replica in India, visit
Jaisalmer. The 'Beauty in Desert', Jaisalmer, really gives
such blended reflections of splendor and tranquility, old
and new. All the buildings in the city are uniformly made
of yellow sandstone and hence Jaisalmar is also known as
'Golden City'. The Fort of Jaisalmer steeping out of the
vast spread of barren sandy tract looks like a tower of
survival in the land of inexistence. It is beautifully
built of yellow sandstone - a color befittingly matching
with the desert landscape. When the Sun shades its light
on the bastions of the Fort, they radiate a golden hue.
The history of Jaisalmer is full of ups and downs and the
mystic 'Havelis' (semi-royal buildings of olden times)
enshrine many told and untold stories the whispers of
which can only be felt by seeing them. In addition,
Jaisalmer bears a religious significance, too, especially
for the followers of Jainism. Jaisalmer's Jain Temples are
ancient and quite peaceful. |