Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer, popularly known as the ‘Golden City’ is surrounded by the Great Indian Desert. The destination offers desert camping and camel safari to tourists for an amazing experience. It also houses the only living fort in India- Jaisalmer Fort.
Heritage
A maojr attraction is a living fort with hundreds of people inhabiting within its expansive walls
Adventure
The arid and expansive Sam Sand Dunes is a hub of some thrilling experiences,one can thoroughly relish
Best Time to Visit
October to March
Ideal Duration
Visa
Not Required
Jaisalmer is not just a popular destination in Rajasthan, in fact it is a tourism experience that one dreams to have.
Yes, the city is about fort, havelis and desert, but it is primarily about the harmony with which these attractions coexist. What stuns the travellers in this best travel place of Rajasthan is the very fact that its major tourist attraction, Sonar Quila/Golden Fort is a living fort with hundreds of people inhabiting within its expansive walls. There are other architectural masterpieces in this city in the form of ancient havelis like the Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli and Salim Ji ki Haveli, that are among other important sightseeing places. There is a touch of Rajputana art and culture in everything that is a part of Jaisalmer. The scenic Gadisar Lake and temples like Tanot Mata and Ram Devra that form an integral part of tourism in Jaisalmer. For family on vacation, there is Desert National Park and Jaisalmer Government Museum to make the holiday quite educational and fun.
The city is a must-visit for the shopaholics who have a special taste in handicraft and earthly goods and articles.
It is the best place to shop for souvenirs of all type to take back as a memoir. You can shop for handicrafts goods with special Rajasthani touch mirror work and stonework. Hand-woven rugs, blankets, shawls, embroidered fabrics, silver jewellery, wooden articles are all available in this best place to see in Rajasthan. After an incredible experience of shopping in Jaisalmer, shift your focus towards the exhilarating desert adventure activities. The arid and expansive Sam Sand Dunes is a hub of some thrilling experiences; apart from the cliched camel safari, jeep safari and camping amidst the desert, one can thoroughly relish adventure activity like dune bashing.
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Golden Triangle Tour
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Best Time to Visit Jaisalmer
The months from April to July marks the summer in Jaisalmer. They are the hottest months. Temperature shoots up at daytime making it difficult to enjoy tourist activities. Maximum temperature is around 49 °C (120 °F).
August-September is the monsoon time. Even though rainfall in Jaisalmer is very less, still it makes the atmosphere humid. The average rainfall is 209.5mm (8.25 in).
October experiences better and pleasant weather conditions, marking the beginning of tourist’s season. The temperature ranges from 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) to 7.9 °C (46.2 °F).
Popular Attractions Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer Desert Festival Rajasthan
Held in Jaisalmer sand dunes against the backdrop of Jaisalmer fort , It is marked by camel rides, folk dances, turban tying and other events
The Jaisalmer Fort
If one wants to see the replica of the fort, which was shown in the television cartoon "Arabian nights", then Jaisalmer fort is the place to be.
Tazia Tower Jaisalmer
Head to Tazia Tower and witness a five storied enchanting architecture which has numerous balconies.
Gadsisar Lake Jaisalmer
Gadsisar Lake was a water conversation tank built in 1400 AD, and was constructed under the reign of Maharwal Gadsi Singh.
Jain Temples Jaisalmer
Within the vicinity of The Jaisalmer fort lie 7 Jain temples which are an embodiment of beautiful structural designs.
Salim Singh Ki Haveli Jaisalmer
This mansion was not created with the help of cements and mortar- the stones are connected with strong iron rods.
Patwon Ki Haveli Jaisalmer
In the city of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan a classical architectural marvel stands, known as the Patwon ki Haveli.
Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli Jaisalmer
On a tour to Jaisalmer, visitors can't afford to miss the magnificent architecture of Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli.
Jaisalmer Desert Festival Rajasthan
Golden days and colourful evenings paint a perfect picture of the Jaisalmer’s Desert festival.
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Accomodation
Located in the midst of scenic Thar Desert, Jaisalmer holds the supreme position among the tourist attractions of Rajasthan. This amazing land is frequented by both the Indian and foreign tourists all-round the year. Jaisalmer is bequeathed with astonishing natural beauty and the boasts glorious heritage as well. Jaisalmer Fort is counted among the most imposing forts in the country. For these reasons, Jaisalmer is swarmed by the tourists to cater whom there is a plethora of snug hotels. The hotels in Jaisalmer offer topnotch facilities required to make the stay of the guests memorable.
These hotels proffer dedicate staff that provides traditional Rajasthani style warm hospitality. The list of accommodations options in Jaisalmer come in different categories suiting all sorts of budget categories i.e. from deluxe to budget accommodation.
