Notes from the Golden City
Travel Blog
Guides to Jaisalmer's forts, temples and havelis from our local team.
9 September 2024 · Lokendra Singh
Jaisalmer Fort: A Golden Citadel Rising from the Sands of Time
Rising from the Thar like a mirage of honey-coloured stone, Jaisalmer Fort is one of the world's few living forts — a citadel where families still live within its ramparts.
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9 September 2024 · Lokendra Singh
Jain Temples in Jaisalmer: A Marvel of Intricate Craftsmanship and Spiritual Serenity
Tucked inside the fort walls, the Jain temples of Jaisalmer are a marvel of intricate craftsmanship and spiritual serenity carved in golden sandstone.
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9 September 2024 · Lokendra Singh
Lodurva Jain Temple: A Spiritual Oasis Amidst the Desert Sands
A short drive from Jaisalmer, the Lodurva Jain Temple is a spiritual oasis amid the desert sands, celebrated for its ornate kalpavriksha.
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9 September 2024 · Lokendra Singh
Nathmal ki Haveli: A Jewel of Architectural Extravaganza in the Golden City
Nathmal ki Haveli is a jewel of architectural extravaganza in the Golden City, famously carved by two brothers working on either side of the facade.
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