The name Jaisalmer evokes a feeling of a distant place somewhere in the unknown lands. The distance between you and Jaisalmer is only a psychological barrier that will simply melt with a mouse click. Meet people that are vibrant, full of life and resilient in the face of adversity. Jaisalmer is a city that sits on the edge of the Thar desert and yet what you get to see is the epitome of frolicsome lives that simply refuses to go away. Being tucked away at a distance has its advantages too, as shown by this city that still retains its medieval cultural charm that has still not been touched by westernizing influences sweeping their way in through other so called well connected cities. As a discerning traveler, you'll get innumerous moments that'll enthrall you no end, for example, you'll travel back in time when you'll come to know that the place once fell on the land trade route and thrived on the taxes levied on the businessmen who passed through this route.

Although it might sound a bit far fetched, but take our word for it ... you are going to enjoy even that long drive through the desertscape that was so daunting only a few days ago ... and when the city appears suddenly out of nowhere, you're going to savour every moment of it. Now it's the turn of historic monuments to hold your attention. Visit the Sonar Fort and various beautiful Havelis to get a taste of it. Then there are the desert festival and Nagaur Festival you can schedule your vacations around. The mansions of the traders are a major attraction here in this part of the world (Surprised? ... Don't ... we are going to tell you the reason.) As we have already mentioned, the city once fell on the land trade route and the major part of the income of the royalty came from the traders passing through the route. Now with the passage of time the traders themselves grew so powerful that the palaces built by the royalty did not match up to the mansions of the traders. Pass through the streets caught in a time warp where you seem to be walking in that age. Visit the Sonar Fort, Patwon ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli to experience what you just read in the preceding sentences. Then there is Desert National Park which is a protected reserve. Here you can see the Indian Gazelle, eagle and many other attractive birds and animals. The famous SAM, the shifting sand dunes also fall within the same park.

• Try camel safari for a change where you can go for days altogether and you come back with fond memories ... or ... or, if you want to avoid that, try elephant safaris. Believe us, you'd feel as if you are part of royalty.
• Shop for bedspreads, table cloths, clothes with mirror work and embroideries. We have listed only a few things to keep you interested. As you go along, you'll find more items that'll keep you busy.
• Visit the Ghadisar which was once the source of water for the city or go to see the Amar Sagar, a lake which is usually dry during summer. Another excursion worth going to is SAM, the shifting sand dunes. The famous desert festival is also held here.
• You must visit the Desert National Park whether you are with or without children because you are going to enjoy the landscapes as much as the things over it.
• We've mentioned Jaisalmer Fort late in this section because we believe that even otherwise you are not going to miss the historic monument for anything. In case you forgot, we've reminded you again.
• The oldest and one of the most beautiful Jain Temples, Parswanath Temple, is a must visit even if you are not a Jain. Just admire the beauty of the temple and the walls carved with different models of living beings.

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