Rajasthan rolling - 6 (Jaisalmer)
I took the Jaisalmer highway at 8:30 am. The road was bad for the first few kilometers on NH114 but later on NH56 was good.
Arrive Jaisalmer at 1:00 PM and show to Desert Boys Guesthouse at Jaisalmer Fort. It is a very traditionally designed hotel.
We chose a room suitable for us and after a briefing by the owner who explained the history of Jaisalmer and what to see and do, we had lunch and rested for a while.
Jaisalm is named after its founder King Jaisal Rajputing. "Jaisalmer" means "Jaisal Hill Fort". Jaisalmer is sometimes called the "Golden City of India" because the yellow sand gives the city and its surroundings a golden glow.
In the afternoon we visited Jaisalmer Palace (next to our guest house) which is out of the ordinary. There are not many artifacts in the museum. Just good for panoramic views of the city. After a short visit we went to Nathmalki Haveli and Patwa Haveli located outside the fort. Natmal Haveli can be seen from outside and hall while Patwaheli was a museum. It was a great experience.
Paton Ki Haveli. Guman Chand Patwa (and later his five sons), a wealthy merchant and banker from the powerful Oswal Jain community, who owned more than three hundred trading posts from Afghanistan to China. It took fifty years to build the five-story complex. It is the biggest, hottest and hottest haveli in Jaisalmer.
Natmalji Ki Haveli. Built by the Chief Minister of Jaisalmer State. Its facade is a riot of decoration: flowers, birds, elephants, soldiers, a bicycle and even a steam engine.
We could see a beautiful sunset from the guest house.
Walking around the castle we noticed a few Italian restaurants. So we decided to have dinner at a restaurant very close to the guest house. There was a large sign announcing his presence, but the entrance was through a narrow passage and a steep flight of stairs had to be climbed to reach the roof. The tourists hadn't started arriving yet and we were the only customers. We ordered cannelloni and lasagna, both vegetarian, as there was only one egg dish that could be called vegetarian. Vegetarians will not be a problem in Rajasthan as most people in Rajasthan are vegetarians. The food took an hour to get to the table but it was good value for money.
The plan for the next day was to visit a Jain temple in the morning and go on a jeep safari to the Sam Dunes for a complete Rajasthani experience.
Like all Jain temples, this one is also beautifully carved.
This Shitalanathji Jain temple was built in 1486 AD.
After visiting the temple, we continued shopping for dolls and miniatures.
Before shopping, it is recommended to ask the hotel reception about the fair price of the items you want to buy. Discussion is mandatory.
We had lunch at the "July 8" cafe in the market. It is a multi-purpose restaurant and like all restaurants in Rajasthan, it caters to European tastes.
However, the owner's personal attention ensures that you get food with an Indian touch if desired.
A jeep safari in the dunes is a fun excursion.
On the way we stopped at Bara Bagh, six kilometers north of Jaisalmer. There is a carved royal sarcophagus
Portraits of deceased Maharati and their families Each chatri has a plaque recording the death of a Maharati with a memorial on it. Chatres are built according to a certain pattern but in different ways.
Next stop was Luderva 16 km. Northwest of Jaisalmi. Ludarwa is the ancient capital of Jaisalmer. now
A silent city, the only witnesses of its former glory are Jain temples, Turans (ornate arches) and artificial deities.
Tree (Kalbaro).
Finally we were taken in a jeep to the Thar desert where camels were waiting for us
Sunset Point As the sun came up, we were taken to a camp where a cultural party was being held
Rajasthani music and dance program followed by Rajasthani food buffet.
We had a great time and went back to the hotel.
Next stop will be Bikaner!
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