Desert National Park |
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Surrounded by Vindhya and Aravalli ranges, the park is on oasis of
biomass with waterfalls. The three major lakes - Rajbaugh, Milak talao
and Padam talao serve as watering holes for the various wild species
including tiger, leopard, sambar, blue bull, chital, chinkara, hyena,
jackal, fox, caracal, jungle cat, ratel, sloth bear, languor and
wildboard. For the admirers of feathered species, the park offers more than 300 species of birds that include both domestic and migratory. It preserves the eco-system of the desert within its confines. The Monitor lizards, desert foxes, porcupines, occasional wolves and black bucks, and the Great Indian Bustard (a protected bird ) are found here, forming an ecological chain revolving around cactii and other hardy desert plants. |
General Information |
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Location 51kms South East of Udaipur,
Rajasthan |
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Area 160 sq kms |
Prime Attractions of Jaisalmer |
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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.
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Held in the months of January-February, the Desert
Festival exudes a delightful spirit. For three days, the otherwise
barren land of Jaisalmer comes to life and is clustered with hordes of
colourfully dressed people. more.. |
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Havelis The beautiful mansions built by
Jaisalmer's wealthy merchants are known as 'havelis' and several of
these fine sandstone buildings are still in beautiful condition. Patwon
ki Haveli is the most elaborate and magnificent of all the Jaisalmer
havelis. |
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Sam Sand Dunes Any trip to Jaisalmer is
indeed, incomplete, without a trip to the most panoramic dunes of Sam
where the wind is unceasingly carving out scenic patterns, on the sand!
Situated 42 kms from Jaisalmer, the sun-soaked Sam Sand Dunes bring to
light a glided mirage. Truly the essence of the desert, the ripples of
the wind-caressed dunes create an enchanting mirage. |
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Gadsisar Lake Gadsisar Lake in Jaisalmer,
the rainwater fed reservoir, was built in 1156 AD and rebuilt in 1367AD
by Maharwal Garsisingh. |
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Govt Museum - Jaisalmer The Government
Museum in Jaisalmer is situated on Police Line Road near Moomal Hotel.
It was opened in 1984. The large collection of wood and marine fossils
in the museum gives an insight into the geological past of the area. |
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Manak Chowk Outside the fort is the main
market place called Manak Chowk, which is the centre of local activity.
From Manak Chowk, one can walk into the lanes where the famous carved
havelis are to be found. Each haveli's facade differs from other. Built
mainly during the 18th and 19th centuries, the carving in the havelis of
Jaisalmer is of a very superior quality. |
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Wood Fossil Park Wood Fossil Park at Aakal,
is 17-kms from the city of Jaisalmer. Lying on the Barmer Road, this
park transports you back to the Jurassic period, when the whole Thar
region lay under the sea. The park with 180 million-year-old fossils
that are the geological landmarks for the study of the Thar Desert is
any geology enthusiast?s delight.
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Suggested tour packages of Jaisalmer |
 Duration : 15 Days / 14 Nights Places Covered : Delhi, Mandawa, Bikaner-Jaisalmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Mount Abu, Udaipur, Pushkar, Jaipur, Jaipur, Agra, Delhi 
Duration : 14 Days / 13 Nights Places Covered : Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Khimsar, Bikaner, Shekhawati 
Duration : 20 Nights / 21 Days Places Covered : Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Gwalior, Shivpuri , Orcha, Khajuraho, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Raipur |
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