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The
ancient capital of Jaisalmer and an important pilgrim spot of the
Jain community with some magnificent Jain temples. Toran or the
ornate arches at the main entrance and splendid carvings are noteworthy.
A "Kalpataru' or a divine tree within is the main attraction
of the temples.
Wood Fossil Park, Aakai (17kms) :
Lying on the barner Road, this pack takes you back to the Jurassic
period (when the whole thar region lay under the sea) with 180 million
year old fossils-the geological landmarks for the study of the thar
desert.
Sam Sand Dunes (42km) :
No trip to Jaisalmer is complete without a trip to the most picturesque
dunes of sam. The ripples on the wind-caressed dunes of sam. The
ripples on the wind create an enhancing mirage, are surely a delight
for a trigger-happy photographer.
Desert
national Park (45km) :
The landscape of the desert National Park is dominated by rolling
sand dunes and scrub covered hills. The prominent fauna of the park
includes blackbuck, chinkra, desert fox and the great Indian bustard.
Amar Sagar (5km) :
A pleasant garden beside a lake with mango and other fruit trees.
Beautifully carved Jain temples ass to its splendor.
Bada bagh (6km) :
A fertile oasis on the bank of an vegetable are grown here. Surrounded
by dense trees are the royal cenotaph with beautifully carved ceiling
and equestrian statues of the former rulers.
Mool
Sagar (18km) :
The pleasant shady groves is a perfect picnic spot during summers.
Barmer (155km) :
A tiny desert down renowned for its hand block printing industry,
carved wood furniture, colorful costumes and amiable folks.
Camel Safaris :
This is the most interesting means to explore the desertscape and
are conducted on various circuits.
Road : Rajasthan State Road Transport Coorporaion
connects Barmer with all major cities in the state.