An ideal tourist destination in the freezing winters, Jaisalmer is the famous land of golden sands and sand dunes, forts and monuments, magnificent and palaces. Entailing a rich cultural heritage, Jaisalmer attracts maximum tourists into its mysterious rims. The mesmerizing desert land is equally revered by Indians as well as foreign tourists who are equally enchanted by the amalgamation of ancient and the medieval era architectural excellence. Jaisalmer city has a lot in it to be explored, a lot that is still under veils, while you explore the city you will get acquainted to splendor never seen before. History of Jaisalmer reveals that the royal city was once home to luxury loving and valored kings, the royal Rajputs.

The splendor is scattered in the form of forts and Quilas like Sonar Quila or the Jaisalmer Fort besides many others. A splendid piece of architectural art, the Jaisalmer fort is made of sand stones which have retained their shine even after ages have passed. Jaisalmer city is also known for its palatial mansions, which are better known as 'havelis', the most striking being Salim ji ki haveli and Nathmal ji ki haveli. The fascinating land also invites you to take a plunge in the adventurous tiger safari and other wildlife safaris and witness the glorious valor of wildlife from as near as your own breath. Desert festival of Jaisalmer too is one of the major tourist attractions of Jaisalmer.

Entertainment in Jaisalmer
The diverse desert is also known for its soothing rural songs which exhibit the tints of Rajasthani culture. The musical and cultural hub of Rajasthan also boasts of the uniquely defined entertainment in Jaisalmer, the folk dances harping on the rural tunes of earthy songs like 'padharo mahare desh' (welcome to our lands). This song and many others would acquaint you to hospitality that you would have encountered never before.

Some of the popular folk dances in Rajasthan are Bhavai, Chari, Ghair, Ghoomar, Kacchi Ghodi and Teerahtali, where women perform with 13 cymbals tied to their limbs. Entertainment in Jaisalmer is not limited to the folk songs and dances, you can also opt for modern centers of entertainment such as Cinema theatre and discotheques. In case, you want to be unconventional in choosing your mode of entertainment, go for Puppetry shows and enjoy entertainment at its peak. Later you can buy these little puppets as souvenirs.

Nightlife in Jaisalmer
When it comes to nightlife in Jaisalmer, you would not find many options but you can keep yourself occupied with little entertainment available or devise entertainment plans on your own; bon-fires for instance. Or in case you are staying in one of the prominent Jaisalmer Hotels, you might end up in ahigh-end party. Otherwise, most of the luxury hotels in Jaisalmer have their private dicotheques open till late in the night.

Jaisalmer Cuisines
The colorful city of Jaisalmer has a lot to offer when it comes to culinary items. As a traveler, you should always binge on various traditional dishes easily available in the arid deserts of Rajasthan and pamper your taste buds to relish the unconventional taste of succulent 'murgh-e-subz ' or 'ker sangri '(desert beans and capers), or the tandoor thali tops, vegetable kebab, mint sauce, and naan. When teamed up with the coldest beers and beverages available, these culinary items will leave your stomach asking for more.

Jaisalmer City Guide
Jaisalmer tourism has flourished over the years owing to a number of tourists flocking to discover the mysterious land of monumental excellence or to take a plunge in the safari in Jaisalmer or simply please the eyes by romancing the sand dunes in Jaislamer. Acquaint yourself to travel tips of Jaisalmer on the Internet and get geared up to enjoy one of the most memorable adventure trip to Jaisalmer desert. You can reach Jaisalmer by airways, fly to Jodhpur Airport (300 kms) and take a cab or a train as you may please. You can reach via railways as well, travel by 'palace on Wheels' or through Deluxe & Ordinary buses of Rajasthan Roadways & Private companies from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bikaner, Barmer, Mount Abu, Jalore, Ahemdabad, etc. 

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