Jaisalmer Travel
City Information
Jaisalmer, "the jewel of Rajasthan" is a beautiful city showcasing beautiful forts, mesmerizing sand dunes, magical camel safaris and grand palaces. The melodies of folk music, Ghoomar dance, Indian Puppets form an intrinsic part of Jaisalmer magnetizing travellers across the globe. An excursion to Jaisalmer includes a stroll towards well preserved Rajput heritage monuments including Royal Cenotaphs at Bada Bagh, Sand dunes at Sam, Lodruva Jain Temples, Nathmalji-Ki-Haveli and much more…The city forms a part of desert triangle including Bikaner and Jaisalmer. Desert Safari on Camels and Jeeps offers a never before opportunity to explore the tawny deserts at Jaisalmer, making it an unforgettable experience.
Major Tourist Locations
Jaisalmer Fort
The giant castle set amidst the tawny expanse of sand, Jaisalmer Fort or Sonar Qila is a mesmerizing fortress built by renowned Rajput Ruler, Rawal Jaisal in 1156. Rising high from Trikuta Hills, the fort dons soft tones of honey gold colour amidst the vast virgin deserts, making the ambience look out of this world. It is a living fort accommodating a quarter of city’s population inside this castle. The sights to see inside this crenellated fortress include Raj Mahal (Royal palace), Jain temples and the Laxminath temple.
Merchant Havelis
Located around Jaisalmer Fort, Havelis were the lavish and private mansions of wealthy merchants. Patwa ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli, and Nathmal-ki Haveli are three known havelis known for its intricate details, frescoes, jharokhas and archways.
Gadi Sagar
One of the most important tourist attractions in Jaisalmer, Gadi Sagar Lake served the city in its olden days with water. A manmade reservoir, this lake transports a traveller to a different world altogether.
Jain Temples
This group of fine jain temples are belived to be built the 12th to 15th century within the Jaisalmer fort. They are beautiful carved and dedicated to Rikhabdevji and Sambhavnathji. You can also see a Shiva and Ganesh Temple inside the fort. Some of the oldest manuscripts of India are found Gyan Bhandar library established as a part of Jain temples.
Best time to travel - October to March
How to reach there
By Air Nearest airport is in Jaisalmer, 285 km away from Jaisalmer.
By Train Jaisalmer Railway Station holds importance in the western railway zone.
By Road Forming a part of desert triangle, Jaisalmer is connected to Bikaner and Jaisalmer via road.
Excursions
Sand Dunes at Sam
A date with Sam Sand Dunes is not just an excursion towards the wide expanse of shimmering deserts, but is a magnum opus. Panoramic views of extensive sand tracts along with a trail of camel safari make this experience enigmatic. Magical mirages in these ruffling dunes also are a sight to see.
Bikaner
Desert Delight, Bikaner holds the northernmost spot in the Indian desert circuit and is famous for tawny deserts, ethnic camel safaris, Bikaneri Namkeens and Rich Indian Sweets.
Jaisalmer
Also known as the Sun City for its bright, sunny weather, Jaisalmer, the Blue City forms the third part of desert triangle. Dotted with exquisite Palaces, Forts & temples, a tour to Jaisalmer is quite enjoyable.
Khuri Sand Dunes
What makes Khuri different from other villages in Rajasthan is its peaceful, quiet solitude amidst the mesmerizing sand dunes. Close views of thatched straw roofs, mud huts, camels, narrow streets and local bazaars accentuate the tour to this village.
Pokhran
Pokhran came into limelight in the year 1998 as a site for a series of underground nuclear tests. Apart from being the testing site of Indian nuclear programme, Pokhran is known more for its royalty and fort. Known as Balagarh, the fort stands as a paragon in the middle of extensive desert.
Nearest Cities - Jaisalmer (300 km), Bikaner (267 km), Jaipur (570 km)
Where to Stay
- The Gateway Hotel Rawalkot (5 star)
- Fort Rajwada (Heritage Hotel)
- The Serai (4 star)
- Mirvana Nature Resort (4 star)
- Narain Niwas Palace (Heritage Hotel)
- Gorbandh Palace Hotel (3 star)
- Deoki Niwas Palace (3 star)
- Hotel Killa Bhawan (3 star)
- Hotel Mandir Palace (3 star)
- Hotel Rajmandir (3 star)
- Hotel Rang Mahal (3 star)
- Hotel Victoria (3 star)
- Jaisalgarh Hotel (3 star)
- Rajwansh Resorts (3 star)
- The Royal Court (3 star)
- Mahadev Palace (3 star)
- Killa Bhawan Lodge
- Lal Niwas Hotel (2 star)
- Rawla Resort (2 star)
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