NATIONAL DESERT TREKKING EXPEDITION-2015-16
NATIONAL DESERT TREKKING EXPEDITION-2015-16 The Border Home Guards Ground, Jaisalmer - 20th Dec to 31 Dec, 2015 6D(Fee Rs.4000 + Online Bkg Chrg Rs.200) Inclusive of tent accommodation, vegetarian food & YHAI LOGO CAP The fort & town of JAISALMER was founded by Maharawal Jaisal in the year 1156 AD after having shifted his capital from Ludharva (18 Kms away from Jaisalmer) to a safer place. The ruling family of the erstwhile Jaisalmer State belongs to Bhati Clan of Yadu Rajputs of Chandrawasnshi (Lunar) race who claim descent from Lord Krishna,the defied hero who ruled at Dwarka. The historical origin of Bhatis can be inferred from the couplet which says that the Yadu Rajputs ruled and constructed Forts at Kashi,Mathura, Pragvad, Gajni, Bhatner, Digam, Dirwal, Lodurva and ninth in Jaisalmer. (Gajni is in Afghanistan and Dirawal is now in Pakistan). This district has got a very important place on The international tourist map. Popularly known as the “Golden City”, it ...