Jaisalmer district, Administrative district in Rajasthan, India.
Description
Jaisalmer is an administrative district in western Rajasthan covering expansive terrain of desert landscape and sandstone formations. The region consists of arid land characteristic of the Thar Desert, with natural rock formations and sparse vegetation.
History
The region became an official administrative district following India's independence, incorporating the former princely state into the new national structure. This reorganization established the area's modern governance and identity.
Culture
Local traditions remain alive through crafts, music, and seasonal celebrations that define daily life. You can experience these customs directly when meeting residents and witnessing festivals throughout the year.
Practical
The district's main city serves as a hub connecting to transportation routes throughout the region. Essential services, accommodation options, and local goods are available there for visitors and residents.
Did you know?
The region hosts major wind and solar farms that harness the desert environment to generate renewable energy across a wide area. These modern installations contrast with the traditional landscape and represent a significant shift toward clean power production.
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Jaisalmer Fort
146 m
Derawar Fort
210.5 km
Desert National Park
77.3 km
Sukkur Barrage
221.4 km
Kot Diji
223 km
Sachiya Mata Temple
171.4 kmNakodaji
175.9 km
Kiradu temples
130.5 km
Lansdowne Bridge
218.4 kmGuddu Barrage
205.2 km
Umarkot Fort
209 km
Shiv Mandir, Umerkot
208.6 kmFaiz Mahal
223.5 km
Bhong Mosque
195 km
Sadh Belo
219.3 kmGaneriwala
177.3 km
Jaisalmer War Museum
11.4 kmAkal Wood Fossil Park
15.9 km
Machia Biological Park
216.5 km
Ayub Bridge
218.4 km
Mahavira Jain temple
197.6 km
Bukkur
218.5 km
Jaisalmer TV Tower
66.6 km
Abbasi Mosque
210.6 kmShadani Darbar
181.2 kmBijnot Fort
151.3 kmJajwala Mata Temple
99.8 kmIndus Dolphin Reserve
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