Jaisalmer Tourism, Rajasthan

Explore the paradise of desert and its magnificent architectural marvels in the Golden City of Jaisalmer

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About Jaisalmer Tourism

In the proud desert city, Jaisalmer tourism provides visitors an opportunity to take a glimpse into the past glories of the region.

A tour to the city of Jaisalmer boasts a unique experience and definitely something one has to undertake when traveling in India. Situated in the heart of the Thar Desert, it is an ideal destination to witness natural beauty of the desert. The interesting part of the tour of the Golden City is that Sonar Quila, one of the prominent tourist attractions, is a living fort where hundreds of people still inhabit.

Besides sightseeing of major attractions, such as Fort Rajwada, Sam Sand Dunes, Jaisalmer Fort and many more, tourists can also indulge themselves in dune bashing, jeep safari, and camel safari for a thrilling experience.

Places to Visit in Jaisalmer

Covered in golden sand and dotted with Jain temples, lakes, castles and palaces clad in the sandstones of golden yellowish colour, the Golden City, Jaisalmer is a desert town. Set off for a tour to this astonishing place in Rajasthan, and grab a chance to explore the wondrous sites that leave every traveller spellbound, and beguile them to extend their sojourn.

With Jaisalmer Fort standing as a crown atop the city, here are plenty of attractions to savour that can make the journey unforgettable.

Jaisalmer Fort

A huge yellow sandstone fortification, Jaisalmer Fort is also known as the Golden Fort or Sonar Quila. Come to visit this attraction for its architectural wonder which is a great example of the rich heritage of the country. What’s more? With two canon points located within the fort let tourists enjoy a panoramic view of the city.

Gadisar Lake

Constructed as a water conservation tank in the 14th century, Gadisar Lake is one of the best places to visit during the sightseeing tour of the city. Encompassing numerous temples, including the Krishna Temple, the lake also boasts many experiences like boating and bird watching to cherish.

Patwon Ki Haveli

Nestled in a narrow street, Patwon ki Haveli is a beautifully carved palace in Jaisalmer. A cluster of five grandiose havelis, this attraction is an intricate architecture that has managed to maintain fine wall paintings, archways, gateways, and astonishing jharokhas till date.

Besides the above mentioned attractions, tourists are also recommended to visit Salim Singh ki Haveli, Tanot Mata Temple, Mandir Palace along with some other places that are astonishing. Extending many millennia through history, a trip to Jaisalmer can take travelers on a journey through time. The Aakal or Wood Fossil Park just outside the city is a site where the geological evidence of events that happened millions of years earlier can be observed. A Jaisalmer city tour takes one through the age of the proud Rajputs and the establishment of a faith like Jainism.

Things to Do in Jaisalmer

Besides exploring the spiritual heritage sites, visiting historical monuments, and enjoying some peaceful moments along lakes, the golden city also has a treat for adventurous souls.

Dune Bashing

Considered as the popular sport activity of the Gulfs and the Arabs, dune bashing can be best enjoyed in the Thar Desert in a four-wheel drive. With stretches of sweeping dunes, one can hop on an excursion to Sam Sand Dunes, and enjoy dune bashing in Jaisalmer for a thrilling experience.

Parasailing

Sailing above the desert of Jaisalmer, tourists can enjoy panoramic views of the golden city while partaking in the activity of parasailing. To have a pleasing experience, it is advised to opt for an early morning or evening slot of the activity.

Camel Safari

One of the most preferred activity in the desert of Jaisalmer, the exotic camel safari leave people with an experience to be cherished forever. To make the most of their camel ride, tourists can choose to navigate through markets and architectural marvels.  

Apart from sightseeing and adventure activities, a tour to Jaisalmer has a treat for foodies. With various eateries serving local delicacies to experience the taste of Rajasthan like kachoris and samosas, readily available alcohol, bhang and much more, here is a wholesome and complete experience awaiting. Moreover, in this city of royalty, royal luxuries are not hard to find either. Luxury stays including a desert camp are available throughout the place for tourists.

With such a wide variety of experiences available, if one is looking for an experience in Rajasthan that relates to sand dunes, camels, and royalty, then a holiday in Jaisalmer is absolutely perfect for them. If you like Indian culture and traditions, its aesthetic richness, then visiting Jaisalmer or any other city in Rajasthan would be the perfect option for you as it is really an admirable city with so much to offer you and tell you about the rich Indian culture and traditions. The sand dunes tour in Jaisalmer where you will be served with the most relishing Rajasthani cuisine, exotic experience of camel safari and admiring the sunset views is what acts like a cherry on the cake on this trip to Jaisalmer. So, visit this colorful and enchanting city of Jaisalmer to enjoy the best days of your life. 

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Abhishek's 3 days trip to Jaisalmer

Awesome experience with lot of sweet memories during trips inclusive of driver behaviour, honesty and punctuality Fantastic driver behaviour, polite, honest and punctual. Very genuine person who takes customer is first priority

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Nishant's 9 days trip to Jaisalmer

My entire trip to Rajasthan was excellent. The driver provided by the travel agent was very courteous and skilled. Special thanks to Preeti from Back to Holiday for her constant support and helpful coordination throughout the journey. Visiting Udaipur and Jaipur Fort, exploring Bikaner Fort, and enjoying the sand dunes of Jaisalmer with thrilling bike rides and camel rides.

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Hemant's 4 days trip to Jaisalmer

We had a wonderful experience booking our *Udaipur–Chittorgarh–Pushkar–Jaipur (Rajasthan Mewar)* trip through Aapka TripWala via Travel Triangle. Chirag from the tour company was extremely helpful from the very beginning. He carefully understood our requirements, as we were travelling with our 3-year-old, and tailored the itinerary perfectly for us. He also arranged our flight tickets and hotel bookings with ease. The hotels chosen for us were exceptional in comfort, location, and service, making our stay truly memorable. Our driver, *Mr. Nandu Singh*, made the journey stress-free and pleasant from the moment he picked us up at the airport until the final drop-off. He kept us informed about possible scams at tourist spots, was always patient and courteous (even when delays happened because of our little one), and greeted us each day with a warm smile. We really appreciated that he never pushed us toward any particular shop or market. Travelling with him was an absolute delight, and his professionalism enhanced our overall trip experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a well-organized, trustworthy, and family-friendly travel experiene.

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Neha's 4 days trip to Jaisalmer

Travel agent was rude and arrogant when I asked for help. He promised something else and at the moment he he refused to deliver. Even he didn't covered the mentioned points in my itinerary. Too bad experience on travel agents behalf

NEHA JALAN New delhi

Binoy's 4 days trip to Jaisalmer

We are really grateful to Preeti Sharma from Back 2 Holidays for planning such a wonderful trip of Udaipur and Mount Abu. Initially we were sceptical about all the commitments given by Preeti, but to our complete surprise, everything what she has promised was honoured. Right from the hotel room, view, the cab, the tour plan was as committed. We are super delighted as it was my bday tour and wanted this to be special and would like to thank Preeti Sharma , the cab driver Kamlesh , who ensure we had the best experience of the lake city and Mt. Abu. Breathing Taking Hotel View, Dinner at Kamma Ghani , City palace and Mt. Abu Morning.

Binoy Haridasan Mumbai

Devyani's 7 days trip to Jaisalmer

We had a memorable trip to Rajasthan booked through Travel Triangle, though our experience was somewhat mixed. The cab driver assigned to us was truly dedicated and went above and beyond to ensure our comfort. Every restaurant he recommended was excellent, and the sightseeing throughout the journey was absolutely fabulous. That said, I would advise exercising caution when booking 4-star accommodations through the agent. It's important to clarify that we were referring to official hotel ratings, not guest reviews. Unfortunately, the agent’s interpretation did not match ours. Three out of the five hotels had ongoing renovation work, which significantly affected our comfort. Although the agent did try to make changes to minimize the inconvenience, the replacement hotels were not of genuine 4-star quality either. The most disappointing experience was the camping stay at Juma Resort in Jaisalmer. The property was infested with crickets, making it uninhabitable. Four families, including ours, ended up leaving the resort and paying out of pocket for alternative accommodation. Unfortunately, this was not even communicated to the travel agent at the time. On a positive note, our request for a rollaway bed for our daughter was fulfilled as expected, which we appreciated. In summary, while the itinerary and driver exceeded our expectations, the hotel arrangements — particularly the Jaisalmer experience — left considerable room for improvement.

Devyani Maugard Mumbai

Tusharthakkar's 5 days trip to Jaisalmer

One of the best experience with apka tripwala service. Best hotel with best driver for family trip. Worth paying. Every day followup from apka tripwala and travel triangle.

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Anand's 5 days trip to Jaisalmer

We had a good experience and enjoyed a wonderful trip at Rajasthan. I recommend MyOwnJourney to every one to use their services for a wonderful experience and joyful trip. They are professional and do a wonderful job and moreover a very friendly and cost effective service. Their Cab service is extremely good and especially Dharam Singh is very co operative and professional and punctual. Thanks for your best services.

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Ravish's 3 days trip to Jaisalmer

Well executed itinerary and constant support on call. City palace, karni mata ropeway and toad rock

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Robin's 4 days trip to Jaisalmer

Hotel in the Jaipur is good but hotel in the udaipur is below par. Cab & driver service is excellent and supportive. Candle light dinner

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Backpacking budgets are usually not that large as convenience gives way to luxury. Jaisalmer has a number of hostels available with beds on rent for people to stay starting as low as Rs. 300 a night. The cost of the sightseeing and relatively cheap food combined, a backpacker can see everything that Jaisalmer has to offer in roughly Rs. 2000- Rs. 2500.

The Desert Festival takes place in Jaisalmer's sand dunes every year in the month of February 3 days before the full moon. It is celebrated in remembrance of a prophecy having come true with the establishment of the kingdom of Rawal Jaiswal in the 12th Century. It is a festival full of color with a lot of different camel related activities like camel polo and camel races taking place among other activities. It lasts for three days.  

Jaisalmer is one of the best cities in Rajasthan. The city is known for its lavish Havelis, forts, intricate Jain temples, and the incredible sand dunes as it lies to the far end of Thar Desert. The desert safari is ne of the most striking things to do in Jaisalmer along with shopping and dining.

If you are planning to spend 2 days in Jaisalmer then you can cover all the sightseeing places in half-day like Jaisalmer Fort, Jain temples etc. and keep other half to enjoy the sand dunes tour. If you want, you can enjoy a night stay here. Another day, shopping and local food at Jaisalmer can be enjoyed along with some other sightseeing.

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