Jaisalmer Tourism, Rajasthan

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

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Sep - Mar
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About Jaisalmer Tourism

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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Wondering how to reach Jaisalmer by air? The Golden City currently does not have an airport that civil

ian flights land at and therefore is not directly accessible by air. The nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, which is well connected to the other major airports in the country. Reaching Jaisalmer directly from Jodhpur airport involves getting a cab from the airport itself. Travelers can either get a private or prepaid cab. They are available but are fairly expensive as it’s a 5-6 hour journey by road.<readmore> The nearest international airport is Delhi which is connected to most of the countries in the world. Flights from important Indian cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Chennai to Jodhpur are quite frequent as well.

Jaisalmer is well connected to most of the cities by train and there are multiple options for traveler

s traveling from anywhere in India. There are direct trains going to Jaisalmer or passing through Jaisalmer from cities like Jodhpur, Jaipur, Delhi, Mumbai, and even Kolkata among many others. There are three trains that travel daily between Jodhpur and Jaisalmer, for those looking to travel within Rajasthan. There are also 4 trains that travel from Delhi straight to Jaisalmer, with two leaving every day and one being a superfast train.<readmore> In terms of trains, there is also the luxury Palace on Wheels experience that begins in Delhi before going through the important cities of Rajasthan, including Jaisalmer.

There are two options when going to Jaisalmer by road, one is by bus and the other is to drive yoursel

f. Bus services to Jaisalmer are available from all major cities in Rajasthan like Jodhpur and Jaipur. There are no direct buses from Delhi but you can switch buses in Jaipur and continue your journey from there to reach Jaisalmer from Delhi. The distance from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer by road can be covered in 6 to 7 hours. It may take up to 15 hours to travel from Delhi to Jaisalmer via cab.

The other option is to drive to Jaisalmer and it’s probably a good idea to stop at Jaipur or Ajmer on the way. The distances from some of the cities to Jaisalmer are Jodhpur - 235 kilometers, Jaipur - 559 kilometers, Delhi - 768 kilometers, Mumbai - 1065 kilometers. Driving from Jaipur and Jodhpur is fine but coming all the way from Delhi and Mumbai is only recommended for seasoned drivers or riders as this is a long road.

Being the shorter trip of the two, while coming from Delhi, it is a good idea to take a halt in either Ajmer or Jodhpur as these lie somewhere in the middle of the route.<readmore> While coming from Mumbai, there are two routes available. Both routes are the same till Vadodara, then the more common, the shorter route goes by Gandhinagar and straight through Palanpur and Barmer. The slightly longer route is going via Jodhpur which is ideal if travelers want to pass through and spend some time in another of Rajasthan’s wonderful cities.

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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 is very good and supportive. Candle light dinner

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Gurunathan's 3 days trip to Jaisalmer

The hotels in general were not at a three star level except for Shani Vilas in Ranthambore. The hotel in Agra did not even have hot water. The initial room provided in Delhi's metro view was very bad and we had to request for a change. The toilet flush was not working, the bathroom door did not have a latch, the door was broken etc. Please ensure that the right level of hotels are provided.

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Anushka's 4 days trip to Jaisalmer

We have booked a tour to Rajasthan through Trip Sailor.com. The accommodation given was really good,the itinerary was nicely curated. But the driver was not up to the mark, he was driving very rashly. The driver as a person was good, he listened to us whenever we asked for anything but road awareness and road safety is important for a tourist driver. Other than that everything was really nice and smooth. It was a hassle free trip to Rajasthan. We really liked your service. Thankyou Sandeep from Trip Sailor.Com City Palace Jaipur was magnificent

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We recently had an incredible trip to Rajasthan planned through Back to Holidays, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. A special thanks to Preeti from their team, who organized everything flawlessly. From the beginning, Preeti guided us with great recommendations, especially when it came to hotels. She assured us to trust her choices, and we are so glad we did! The hotels were amazing, with excellent rooms, great service, and delicious food. The vehicle arranged for our travel was comfortable, and our driver was extremely polite and professional. Throughout the trip, Preeti was always available whenever we needed any assistance, making sure everything went smoothly. The highlight of our trip was undoubtedly the desert camp. It was an unforgettable experience, and we are so thankful to Preeti for recommending it. Everything about it was perfect, and we thoroughly enjoyed every moment. I traveled with my family(with 2.5 year old and senior citizen), and we all absolutely loved the entire journey. My parents were especially happy and had a wonderful time without a single complaint. This trip was a truly memorable one, and we highly recommend Preeti from Back to Holidays for a well-planned, stress-free vacation. Thank you, Preeti, and the team for making this trip so special!

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Sidhu (Being Musafir) was a great person for planning the trip in Rajasthan to Agra and Delhi (final drop off at the airport). We did a trip in Rajasthan, Agra and Delhi which was organised by Sidhu. We had many changes in the initial planning phase. Sidhu was very patient and provided the right information, which helped us nail the final plan. He shared the hotels as per our requirements and budget. All the hotels were superb. Only once we had issues with the hotel, and after informing Sidhu, he re-booked us to a five star hotel instantly. It was a dream come true! Everyday, Sidhu used to call and inquire, of any issues we are having. And the driver+car provided by Sidhu for the trip, was just what we wanted for the trip! The Driver (Rakesh) never said "no" to any of our requests. He gave us all the right suggestions, being a local in Rajasthan, which also helped us very much. We could not have asked for more from Sidhu and Rakesh.

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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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