Jaisalmer
exercise immense charm, but with the staging
of the annual Desert Festival (January - February),
it has also become one of the more important
events on the annual calendar. Essentially,
it is a showcase of the performing arts of the
region on the stretching sands around this desert
citadel. A number of amusing turban tying competitions
and camel races.
Activities
The perfect time to visit the golden city is
during the Desert Festival, held in Jan/Feb.
every year, when the city reverberates to the
sound of melodious tunes and rhythms. Folk dances,
exciting competitions an contests, especially
the turban-tying contest. Mr. Desert contest
and camel races enliven the festivities. Colorful
craft bazaars are set up for the occasion and
a sound and light spectacle is organized wit
folk artists performing against the splendid
backdrop of the famous Sam sand dunes on the
full moon night. Surely a not-to-be missed event.
History
The city has an interesting legend associated
with it, according to which, Lord Krishna-the
head of the Yadav Clan, foretold Arjuna that
a remote descendent of the Yadav Clan would
built his kingdom atop the Trikuta Hill. His
prophecy was fulfilled in 1156 A.D. when Rawal
Jaisal, a descendent of the Yadav Clan and a
Bhatti Rajput, abandoned his fort at Lodurva
and founded a new capital - Jaisalmer, perched
on the Trikuta Hill.
Bahti
Rajputs of Jaisalmer were feudal chiefs who
lived off the forced levy on the caravans laden
with precious silks and spices that crossed
the territory enroot Delhi-or-Sind. These caravans
earned the town great wealth.
Best time to visit
Fair Dates
:
31 January - 2 February
How To Get There
By Air
: Jackson Airways has started flight to
Jaisalmer from Delhi. You can also fly to Jodhpur
and Jaipur. But the flight is 8-seated plane
operates only in peak season (Dec-Feb). For
the rest of the time Jodhpur is the nearest
airport.
By Road : Rajasthan Roadways
run very comfortable deluxe & air conditioned
buses from Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner. The roads
are very good and fairly comfortable.
By Rail : Jaisalmer is connected to
Delhi Via Delhi-Jaisalmer Exp. The train starts
from Delhi (17.00) and reaches next day at (12.45).
There is also train from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer.
he annual calendar. Essentially,
it is a showcase of the performing arts of the
region on the stretching sands around this desert
citadel. A number of amusing turban tying competitions
and camel races.
o which, Lord Krishna-the
head of the Yadav Clan, foretold Arjuna that
a remote descendent of the Yadav Clan would
built his kingdom atop the Trikuta Hill. His
prophecy was fulfilled in 1156 A.D. when Rawal
Jaisal, a descendent of the Yadav Clan and a
Bhatti Rajput, abandoned his fort at Lodurva
and founded a new capital - Jaisalmer, perched
on the Trikuta Hill.