Glimpses in and around the Golden city

Here's an assortment of photos from Jaisalmer.

Starting with one of the more well known Haveli's in the city - Salim Ji Ki Haveli

Random snaps while walking around in the narrow lanes of the inner city

Another grand Haveli

A view of the prominent Badal Vilas

A couple of snaps of the Royal Chatris (Tombs) which is around 7kms. north east of the city.

And to end a few snaps from the Gadi Sagar lake at the southern edge of the city - this is the only large water body in and around this desert city.

Jain Temples @ Jaisalmer

 As a visitor to the Golden fort one of the most interesting buildings to visit besides the Raj Mahal is the complex of Jain Temples.

Jaisalmer was a prominent center along the ancient caravan trade route that crossed the Thar Desert and connected India/East with the West. Though it was under Hindu rule, it was the Jain traders who made Jaisalmer prosperous with trade activities and these temples stand testament to their success.

Here's a few photos of the amazing temple complex:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These are extremely intricate buildings that are as much a piece of art/sculpture as these are amazing examples of traditional Dilwara style architecture.

The Golden fort

Over the next few posts I'll be sharing some photos from my first visit to the (almost mythical) ancient trade route city of Jaisalmer. This post will focus on the main attraction of the city its 'Golden fort' that raises in the center of the city.

A model of the entire fort

The Golden fort raising above the city

The impressive ramparts of the Fort

The Raj Mahal complex (Royal palace)

A series of photos from inside the Raj Mahal

Views of the rest of the city from the Raj Mahal