PC : Ashok Pandit
PC : Govind Naya
PC : Sridhar Sivaram
PC : Ashok Pandit
PC : Govind Naya
PC : Sridhar Sivaram
Once the most popular hunting fields for Maharajas has turned up into the safest abode for Tigers and the most sought after tourist destination for tiger watchers. Ranthambore National Park is located in Savai Madhopur district of Rajasthan and is famous for tiger lovers. It is spread across 1334 square kms and inhibits 62 tigers as per 2014 Tiger Estimation Project. Alongwith Tigers, Ranthambore Fort and Padam Lake also fall within the tiger reserve which attracts tourists during their visit.
Patwa Haveli is the cluster of five mansions in the heart of city Jaisalmer.History of this haweli is interesting but
apart from this its carving and architecture is a real marvel.It is the combination of mugal and rajputana style.When
we enter through the door of the Haweli it makes us feel like we are entering in some different era.Its facades and
balconies compels one to imagine the royal life style of Patwas. Antic items decorated in each and every corner of
haweli speaks about the affluence of Patwas.
Sam desert which is 25 kms from Jaisalmer is the main attraction of Jaisalmer as it is the only place in India where such a large area is covered with desert. Tourists from all over the country come here specially to enjoy the beauty of desert. Mountains of golden sand shining in sunset light makes the surrounding serene and beautiful.The main activities here are camel ride and folk dance at night. Rajsthani folk music and dance presented by traditional artists dressed in colorful Rajsthani attire makes the whole atmosphere vibrant. Tented accommodations are available here for those who want to listen the silence of desert.Whole package including camel ride,dinner,folk dance and night stay is offered by local agents in range from Rs.1000 to Rs.5000 which is negotiable.
Jaisalmer Fort is the only fort in India where population still resides within the wall of fort. Even today it gives us the glimpse of the imperial era. Giant gates of the door introduce us with a different world.The best thing is people here are still follow their traditions religiously which helps one to imagine cultural heritage which is imbibed through generation to generation. Golden sand walls makes the habitats cool inside and protects from scorching sun. Because of its historical and traditional importance it is declared as the world heritage site with five other forts of Rajsthan.
Kuldhara is the deserted village 12 kms from Jaisalmer on the way to Sam desert. It was inhabited by Paliwal Brahmins who abandoned the village for unknown reasons and over the years it acquired the reputation of haunted village. Rajsthan government en cashed even this ill reputation and developed this site as a tourist spot. Just imagine you have to buy ticket to visit a haunted place,but,only at the day time as at night no one prefers to stay there because of its "haunted" tag.