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The most popular market place in
Jaisalmer Manakchowk is just outside the offers the best bargains
for local products. Close by the fort you must also visit the Jain
temple, which happens to be another example of Rajasthan’s unique
artistry . The other glorious Jain temple worth visiting is
situated at Lodhruva.
Other must visit spots in Jaisalmer comprise of the
Patwon-ki-Haveli and Salim-Singh-ki-Haveli. They are renowned for
the exclusive cutwork; yellow and red stone treatment and the
bracket-shaped decoration of peacocks. These mansions of the
wealthy merchants are indeed masterpieces of intricate
craftsmanship. For those of you who would like to know the
traditions and culture of Rajasthan better the Desert Culture
Center and Museum is the right place. At the same time it is the
Desert National Park that is the must visit for the lovers of
flora and fauna with monitor lizard, desert foxes, porcupines and
black bucks et al besides the cacti and other thorny shrubs.
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