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 Jaisalmer
is a town in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
The town stands on a ridge of yellowish
sandstone, crowned by a fort, which
contains the palace and several ornate
Jain temples. Many of the houses and
temples are finely sculptured. It lies
in the heart of the Thar Desert and
has a population of about 78,000. It
is the administrative headquarters of
Jaisalmer District.
Jaisalmer was one of the last states
to sign a treaty with the British. During
the British Raj, Jaisalmer was the seat
of a princely state of the same name,
ruled by the Bhati clan of rajputs.
The present descendant is Brijraj Singh.
Though the city is under the governance
of the Government of India, a lot of
welfare work is carried out by him and
his family. The Royal Family still commands
a lot of respect from the people.
While Jaisalmer may always have been
remote, it is filled with many artistic
structures and monuments of local historical
importance. Jaisalmer's medieval mud
fortress and walled township make it
a popular tourist destination. The surrounding
desolate landscape evidences a stark,
austere beauty. Camel safaris through
the nearby desert dunes are popular
with tourists; competition for business
is fierce. A few quiet days spent wandering
around the town and the surrounding
desert can be a wonderful way of unwinding
from the chaos of larger Indian cities
Desert National Park,Rajasthan,
India, is situated in the west Indian
state of Rajasthan near the town of
Jaisalmer.This is one of the largest
national parks, covering an area of
3162 km². The Desert National Park
is an excellent example of the ecosystem
of the Thar Desert. Sand dunes form
around 20% of the Park. The major landform
consists of craggy rocks and compact
salt lake bottoms, intermedial areas
and fixed dunes. Despite a fragile ecosystem
there exists an abundance of birdlife.
The endangered Great Indian Bustard
is one magnificent bird found in relatively
fair numbers. It migrates locally in
different seasons. The region is a haven
for migratory and resident birds of
the desert. One can see many eagles,
harriers, falcons, buzzards, kestrel
and vultures. Short-toed Eagles,Tawny
Eagles, Spotted Eagles, Laggar Falcons
and kestrels are the commonest of these.
Sand grouse are spotted near small ponds
or lakes. The most suitable time to
visit the area is between November and
January.
The places
of interest in the Jaisalmer:
 Patwon-ki-Haveli:
Built by Guman Chand Patwa,a wealthy
merchant and banker who had over three
hundred trading centres from Afghanistan
to China. This ornate five-storey complex
took fifty years to complete. This is
the largest, the most magnificent, and
the most elaborate of Jaisalmer havelis.
Salim
Singh-ki-Haveli:
It was built by the scheming Prime Minister
Salim Singh in 1815. It has a beautifully
arched roof capped with blue cupolas
and carved brackets in the form of peacocks.
Nathmalji-ki-Haveli:
Bult by a Prime Minister of princely
state of Jaisalmer. Its facade is a
riot of ornamentation: flowers, birds,
elephants, soldiers, a bicycle and even
a steam engine.
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