Pokhran, located in India’s largest state, is a little historical town full of major attractions. Pokhran is a settlement and municipality in the Jaisalmer district, located outside of Jaisalmer city. Pokhran actually means “site of five mirages,” as it is surrounded by five large salt rocks. When India conducted a series of nuclear tests here, …
The wild desert that surrounds Jaisalmer is a complete contrast to the city. The Thar Desert, a stark contrast to the city’s ever-ambitious, futuristic skyscrapers, provides much-needed relief from the city’s bustling centre. The desert’s raw beauty serves as a healthy reminder to visitors that, no matter how advanced technology becomes, nature will always reign …
A desert camping can be cruel but beautiful, suffocating hot to bone-chilling cold, bone-dry followed by a flash flood, and seemingly barren but actually teaming with life. It’s one of the reasons why it’s such a fascinating idea to explore. There are a plethora of activities to choose from, including off-roading and camel riding, hiking …
Rajasthan is well-known for its diverse cultural history. The land’s folk culture, which includes but is not limited to dancing, music, gastronomy, and literature, is particularly popular among tourists. Rajasthan has its unique kind and style of folk entertainment, with different dances and songs, due to the fact that it was ruled by monarchs from …
Desert national park is located near the town of Jaisalmer and is one of the country’s largest, covering 3162 square kilometres. The park encompasses a vast territory that stretches from Jaisalmer/Barmer to the India-Pakistan border. The fascinating site has jagged rocks and compact salt lake bottoms, intermedial spaces, and fixed dunes, all of which are …
The world knows thecity of Jaisalmer quite well, yet we often neglect an area named Lodhruva, which is 15 kilometres north of Jaisalmer. The historical significance of this location stems from the fact that it was the old capital of the Bhatti dynasty until 1156, when it was relocated to Jaisalmer. Lodhruva now has some …
Bada Bagh, literally meaning “great garden,” is located halfway between Jaisalmer and Lodhruva and contains a series of royal cenotaphs or honey combed chhatris of Jaisalmer Maharajas, notably that of Jai Singh II (Maharaja Sawai Jai Sing). Bada Bagh is perched atop a tiny hill. This Bagh, with its famous golden cenotaphs, is located 6 …
The Longewala War Memorial Museum is more than just a tourist attraction. It is an emotion that every proud Indian possesses. The Longewala War Memorial commemorates the 1971 conflict between Pakistan and India in Longewala. India not only won the 1971 war with Pakistan, but it also gave rise to magnificent stories of bravery and …
The “Patwon Ki Haveli,” also known as the Mansion of Brocade Merchants, is the most popular attraction in the Golden city. The Haveli is a collection of five big havelis. The first haveli, built in 1805 by Guman Chand Patwa, a wealthy merchant, took over 55 years to complete. The Haveli is supposed to have …
The Gadisar Lake is one of Jaisalmer’s most spectacular man-made features. This lake, located in Rajasthan’s desert region, has the appearance of an oasis. This man-made lake, built around the 12th-13th centuries by King Rawal Jaisal, the founder of Jaisalmer, is now a renowned tourist destination. It was once known as Jaisalasar Lake as a …
