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By Roberto Garabelli

 JAISALMER TRAVEL AND TOURISM OVERVIEW:

Jaisalmer is also known as the Golden City because of the honey color imparted to its stone ramparts by the setting sun. Founded in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal, Jaisalmer lies near the extreme western edge of Rajasthan. Its array of sandstone buildings are surrounded by the stark Thai Desert and illuminated in a gold hue by the penetrating sun. Jaisalmer is different from all the other cities of Rajasthan and is worth a visit if you want to see a different side of India and take a camel safari. Jaisalmer is defined by its carved spires and palaces, and the massive sand-castle-like fort that towers over the imposing wall that encircles the town.

LOCATION:

In the north Indian state of Rajasthan. 663 km (412 mi) northeast of Udaipur, 285 km (160 mi) northeast of Jodhpur, 570 (353 mi) west of Jaipur.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS AND SIGHTSEEING IN JAISALMER:

Jaisalmer, being a popular tourist attraction, each year, a large number of tourists come here from all around the world. Some of the most popular tourist attritions of Jaisalmer are:-

Jaisalmer Fort:

What’s extraordinary about this fort is that even today, 5ooo people live here, just as they did centuries ago. It is 100 meters over the city and is protected by a 30 feet high wall and contains 99 bastions. The Jaisalmer Fort walls have a magnetic charm that speak to you in an indefinable language and acquaint you with royal intrigues as you walk past the rooms, hallways, halls and other interesting places within the fort.

Jain Temples:

Within the Jaisalmer fort are the Jain Temples built in the 12th to 16th centuries, which house thousands of carved deities and dancing figures in mythological settings. Constructed in the style of the Dilwara temples, the Jaisalmer Jain temples are dedicated to Rikhabdevji and Sambhavnathji. The Ashtapadhi Jain temple is also worth visiting.

Patwon-ki-Haveli:

The most elaborate and magnificent of all the Jaisalmer havelis. It has exquisitely carved pillars and extensive corridors and chambers. One of the apartments of this five storey high haveli is painted with beautiful murals.

Nathmalji-ki-Haveli:

This Haveli was carved in the late 19th century by two brothers, each working independently on his own half, the design is remarkably harmonious, though you can spot small differences.

Salim Singh-ki-Haveli:

This haveli was built in 1815 and has a beautiful blue cupola roof with superbly carved brackets in the form of peacocks. This extraordinary mansion in yellow stone is covered with intricate carvings and has an elaborate balcony on the top storey. The mansion is one of the most notable of the array of havelis.

Tazia Tower Jaisalmer:

Tazia Tower is one of the major tourist attractions of Jaisalmer. It is situated in the Badal Palace complex near Amar Sagar Gate. These were the homes of the former royal family. The Tazia tower is a 5-storied structure where each story has significance in its own. On each floor there is a balcony that is famous for their individual designs. They are made of wood, thermocol and colored papers. The architects gifted it to the then royal patrons.

Gadsisar Lake:

This freshwater lake built in the 12th century, is surrounded by numerous golden-hue shrines. It is now a picnic spot, ideal for boating. Jaisalmer is a remarkable travel and tourism destination.

EXCURSIONS:

Ludarva Temples (16 km), Wood fossil park (17 km), Amar Sagar Lake (7 km), Bada Bagh (6 km), Desert National Park Jaisalmer (4o km), Khuri sand dunes (40 km), Mool Sagar(8 km) and San Sand Dunes (42 km).

Robert is a freelance author and likes to write and Submit travel articles. He also likes to earn money online by writing articles on the internet. He has been writing articles on

travel, relationships, education and finance from the last 6 years.

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Deduct Vacations In 7 Simple Steps On Your Small Business Taxes
By Zacharias Allred

 Recently I discovered a way to deduct my family’s vacation from my small business taxes. I started a home based travel business. This provides me with many tax deductions. As a tax accountant this immediately got my attention.

1. Videos And Pictures. While on vacation my family will make videos and take pictures of the places we visit. I will be able to hire my wife and children to perform services while we are on vacation.

2. Itinerary. I will ask my daughter Natalie (12) to find a fun family vacation spot that we can go to in the following year. She will be in charge of the trip itinerary. She is instructed to pick places that are not only fun and exciting but that will also offer valuable content for our videos and pictures.

3. Who Do You Call? After the trip itinerary is completed my wife puts a call into Travelencia. Here she makes all the arrangements. Our credit card stays in our wallets because Travelencia has 0% layaway financing.

4. Grips Anyone? Joseph (14) and Joshua (10) will be in charge of all the video and camera equipment. They will make sure it is in good working order with batteries charged. While traveling from place to place they are also responsible for setting up and taking down the equipment when we shoot videos and take pictures.

5. Video Timer. To save time editing I have Joseph stand behind the camera and lift a hand when the video he gone 3 minutes. This gives me about 30 seconds to a minute to wrap up. I have a tendency to lose track of time while I am trying not to look silly on YouTube so Joseph’s services an invaluable.

6. Next YouTube. With simple software that we all have access to the videos and pictures will be prepared for the internet. YouTube is free and an excellent marketing tool. We will all work together to edit and add our contact information.

7. Internet Marketing. The Infinite Potential Forum is free to join with no monthly fees. Here I post a link in the “Support My Marketing Efforts” section.

Everyone should have a small business for no other reason than to have more deductions. Hiring your family and structuring takes planning but is not difficult. Tax planning in your personal life is so profitable that it can become a home based business by itself. Deductions ranging from home office, entertainment, and medical reimbursement plans are just a few methods that you can consider to lower your overall tax liability.

Zach Allred is a tax accountant with a passion for vacationing. At Travelenciato read more. Click Small Business Taxes for more free tax articles.

How to Properly Plan a Vacation
By Sai Vallejos

 Traveling is seen as a luxury that can be afforded only by some and necessitates saving over several months in order to get the holiday that you want. This does not have to be the case. With a bit of careful thought and a lot of planning, it really is possible to travel on a budget.

Of course, traveling on a budget means different things to different people. Some would consider a budget holiday to involve backpacking and camping. This type of holiday can be done on a budget relatively easily; the real skill arises when you are trying to get a luxury holiday for a budget price.

The Travel Industry Association of America estimated that the average family spends over $2,200 a year on an extended vacation. This is an enormous amount. If you save just 10% of that amount, think how it will add up over the years.

Interestingly, paying more does not necessarily guarantee you a better holiday. Whenever you are on vacation, you will probably be surrounded by other families, some of which have paid more than you for the vacation and others which have paid significantly less.

Planning is the key to success when it comes to getting a budget holiday. There are many things that you can influence such as when you book, how you travel, whether you go package or build your own agenda. All of these things can have a significant impact on the price you pay. Above all, each of these things are within your control!

When to Book:

Most people know exactly when they are intending to take a vacation. This can be used to your advantage when it comes to planning.

Deciding on when to book is a bit of a gamble. Whilst many tour operators will offer cheaper prices and early booking discounts, you may find that last minute deals are also available which will prove better financially.

There are many factors that you should take into account when deciding on when to book for maximum financial gain:

- Are you flexible in terms of dates that you are prepared to travel?

- Are you flexible in terms of destinations that you are prepared to travel to?

- Will you be buying a package deal or will you be building your own package?

- Are you considering a popular destination where many tour operators or flight companies travel?

Firstly, if you are flexible in terms of location and dates then you will almost certainly benefit from waiting until the last minute to book your holiday. Last minute deals are, of course, something that you cannot rely upon and if you are set on going to a certain destination at a certain date then last minute is far too risky.

If you are planning on creating your own package then you need to be aware that you are taking multiple gambles. For example, you need to consider your airfare, hotels and transport. Whilst you may get an excellent last minute flight, you may not be so lucky when it comes to the hotel or car hire. In fact, you may find that paying a premium for other parts of your holiday will end up out-weighing any last minute savings you have made.

As a general rule, if you are looking to go on a specific holiday, a cruise, for example, with a specific company or a destination that is only offered by a few operators, you may find that last minute bargains are simply not available. Cruising is a classic example of this. A cruise line will offer holidays for a certain price, whilst they may offer their holidays through different agents who may individually offer discounts, the actual price of the cruise is likely to remain very similar no matter who you go to for your price.

Learn more about budget travel deals at http://budgettraveldeals.blogspot.com

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