After completing the tour of the Havelis in Jaisalmer we moved ahead to see other attractions that this city has to offer. The city has lot beautiful lake and cenotaphs that are a must watch.
Tazia Tower
The delicate pagoda like Tazia Tower rises from Badal Mahal (Cloud Palace). Rising in its five-tiered splendour.
Gadisar Lake
Gadisar is a man made reservoir in Jaisalmer built in the 1700s. This tank outside the city walls, once held the town's water supply, and, befitting its importance in providing precious water to the inhabitants of this arid city.
The tank was built by Maharaja Gadsi Singh, taking the advantage of a natural declivity that already retained some water.
The main gate that leads to the lake was unknowingly built by prostitutes, and so, noble people never pass under it, but rather use a rather humble step path to the right, under the tree.
Royal Cenotaphs
These monuments are located on Ramgarh Road 6 kms from Jaisalmer. These cenotaphs also known as chattris and were constructed by the various Bhatti rulers.
We next move ahead to desert area to explore Sam Sand Dunes .
P.S: December is the month when lot of tourists land in Rajasthan. So if you really want all the arrangements to be done properly this has to be done before October end.
The delicate pagoda like Tazia Tower rises from Badal Mahal (Cloud Palace). Rising in its five-tiered splendour.
Gadisar Lake
Gadisar is a man made reservoir in Jaisalmer built in the 1700s. This tank outside the city walls, once held the town's water supply, and, befitting its importance in providing precious water to the inhabitants of this arid city.
The tank was built by Maharaja Gadsi Singh, taking the advantage of a natural declivity that already retained some water.
The main gate that leads to the lake was unknowingly built by prostitutes, and so, noble people never pass under it, but rather use a rather humble step path to the right, under the tree.
Royal Cenotaphs
These monuments are located on Ramgarh Road 6 kms from Jaisalmer. These cenotaphs also known as chattris and were constructed by the various Bhatti rulers.
We next move ahead to desert area to explore Sam Sand Dunes .
P.S: December is the month when lot of tourists land in Rajasthan. So if you really want all the arrangements to be done properly this has to be done before October end.
27 comments:
Love all the pictures but especially the middle one!
Amazing buildings.
Tourist season is December, huh? I love, LOVE these photos!!!
My Wednesday post is OCEAN TIDE. I'd love you to visit!! Have a great day.
beautiful places and you captured it without people...that must have been tricky especially for a busy destination area.
I enjoyed this sequence very much. I love the tower in the first shot.
What stunning architecture. I wanna go to India really bad.
Marvelous, incredible buildings and your captures are stunning as always, Rajesh! Have a wonderful weekend!
Sylvia
Rajesh: Neat towers going into the sky.
Ancient beauty well preserved. Thank you for the tour!
Your photos and informations are really incredible! Great blog Rajesh!
Pixellicious Photos
I especially like the warm color of the Royal Cenotaphs. Fascinating post, Rajesh!
You always show as such amazing places!! I love this one.
Have a great weekend:)
Impressive architecture. Great shots!
Some day I want to reach Jaisalmer to enjoy the beauty of the place with my own eyes. Till then thank you for these lovely images.:)
Beautiful place!
Happy weekend.
Incredible. The sense of history is palpable.
Great buildings..the workmanship is awesome...such skill.
I love the third shot!
Please come by and see my skywatch when you have time. Have a great weekend!
Such skill and grace went into these buildings. That last shot is fantastic!
Your buiding, history and culture so very different form anything here. Fascinating.
More wonderful structures and surroundings. Beautiful!
Have a nice weekend.
Alexander
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One day, one day I will get to India. Your posts are wonderful and informative.
Smiles
So many treasures to behold in your place, one post at a time. I do appreciate learning much of the past by your great post and photos.
its all gold out there :)
This is an incredible place. Thank you.
You always show us the most amazing architecture. What a treat.
Celine, ewok1993, Carolyn: Thanks, it is a nice place to tour.
J Bar, Lorac, Evelyn, Anni, Carver, Sylvia, Fishing Guy, Ebie, Kcalpesh, Diane, Joo, Eden, Regina, Eaglesbrother: Thanks for the appreciation.
Noel: Thanks, it is a waiting game to get the right shot in these places.
Al, Rose, LadyFi, Babooshka, Alexander, Japa, Tarun, Sandy, Robin: Thanks for the appreciation.
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