Jawai Dam or Jawai bandh is built across the Jawai river in Sumerpur tehsil of Pali district.. You can view the dam from the top of Castle Bera. The Jawai river originates in the Aravallis and flows besides the Bera village. This is the largest manmade dam in western Rajasthan. The Jawai River is one of the tributaries of the Luni River. The other large dam located in the area is the Sadar Samand Dam.

Rajasthan is filled with legends of Rajputs and one would love to see where it all begins in this day and age. This institute is filled with the red blooded Rajputs from the various thikanas and families many of which have lost their estates but yet retain the pride and honour. The walls of the hall are filled with pictures of students of yesteryears many of whom joined the First Rajput Regiment.

Jaisalmer came into importance again with Indo-Pak war that improved the lines of communication and travel for the troops as well as the tourists, which has become the main stay of the economy here. Sonar Qila or Jaisalmer fort is a living fort, one fourth of the population lives within the fort and you will find palaces, havelis, homes, shops, workshops, hotels, ponds inside the walls.

Jaisalmer Fort or Sonar Qila is one of the largest forts in the world. Built in 1156 AD by Bhati ruler Rawal Jaisal it stands high and mighty amid the golden sands of the Thar Desert on Trikuta Hill, which has been the sight of many battles. It’s massive yellow sandstone walls are a tawny color in the day, and fades to honey-gold when the sun sets, camouflaging the fort completely among the sands of the desert.

Recently, I traveled to Rajasthan on a wedding where I was part of the few special guests invited for the same. We traveled by the Ranakpur Express to Rani in Jodhpur. The journey was a good 15 hours, starting at 3pm we reached the next day at 6am. Khimal is equidistance between Jodhpur and Udaipur. As is the case with many villages and small towns here in Rajasthan, they lie empty for the entire year except during festivals and marriage ceremonies.