Visit to vaishno Devi.

Vaishno Devi

Before i share my experience about visit to Vaishno Devi, let me explain you little Geography of VaishnoDevi.

The base point for Vaishno Devi is Katra.

Katra to Vaishno Devi is 14km Trek.
Half way to Katra is Ardh Kuari. So Vaishno Devi to Ardh Kuari is 6 km, Ardh Kuari to Vaishno Devi is another 6km.

And 2 km further from vaishno Devi is Bhairo Baba Temple.

So Vaishno Devi is not just one temple but its a visit to 3 temple. i.e. Ardh Kuari, Vaishno Devi and Bhairo Baba.

If you are planning to go by a helicopter, The helipad is at Sanjichhat, This is between vaishno devi and Bhairo Baba Temple.
For vaishnodevi you need to Trek down half a km from Sanjichhat, and for Bhairo Baba Temple, you need to to Trek up about 1.5km

To be completed ....

Excursions
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Planning a Trip to Jaisalmer???

Planning a Trip to Jaisalmer???

District Map of Rajasthan

Jaisalmer is the biggest district of Rajasthan state.
"Jaisalmer" means "the Hill Fort of Jaisal". Jaisalmer is also called the "Golden City" because the yellow sand.

It lies in western part of rajasthan, close to pakistan border.

Places to see in Jaisalmer.

1. Jaisalmer Fort: This is one of the most important tourist point for any tourist visiting jaisalmer. This fort is also called  “Sonar Qila”

This is a living fort, there are lot of hotels, shops inside the fort, there are residential houses inside, Hence this fort is open through out the day.
Fort can be visited any time of the day, But places inside the fort have timings.
If time permits, try another visit after sunset when lights are lit.

Places Inside Fort
-Jaisalmer Palace
There is no ticket/timings or camera fees for the fort, But this is the actual place tourist visit inside fort, where you buy entry ticket, You have ad filled audio guided tours.
-Jain Temple
This should take 15-30 min to explore.

-Laxminath Temple
Few mtrs from Jain temple, No entry ticket, Should not take more than 15 min


2. Gadisar Lake
Less then 2km from fort is Gadisagar lake, This is opposit Rajasthan tourist reception center.
It does not have much to offer except the boating in lake and the shrines around.


3. Patwon Ki Haveli
For a Haveli experience, this is a must visit. this is one of the biggest haveli.
There is a Private and a govt. haveli.
As soon as you enter the arch on enterance of the road, there is a staircase to the right and a ticket desk. This is a privately managed haveli with a very high ticket. walk few mtrs and to the left you will get a Protected Monument blue notice board, and a person sitting at desk, this is the govt. managed Patwon Ki Haveli.

4. Salim Singh Ki Haveli
Most part is closed for public. They have just 2 rooms open. If you have visited patwon ki haveli. This is not worth the visit, neither worth the ticket cost.

5. Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli
About 400 mts from fort is this haveli. No entry ticket.
Entry is only till the courtyard. which is hardly 10 steps from enterance.
Nothing much to explore, you can only take pictures.


Other Places in and around Jaisalmer

Lodrawa (Lodurva or Lodarva)
This is 15 km from jaisalmer. It is known for its architectural ruins and surrounding sand dunes. Also famous for the Jain temple close to it.

Kuldhara
An abondoned village. These are only ruins.

Akal Wood Fossil Park:
Just 17 Kms from Jaisalmer on Barmer Road are fossilized wood of 180 millions years old forest.

Bada Bagh
6 Km off the Jaisalmer city on Ramgarh Road
The site has three different things to watch, a garden, a tank and a dam.