Jaisalmer Guide

The name of the city means “The Hill Fort of Jaisal”. The Golden City of India is known mainly for the beautiful sand dunes, marvelous palaces and old bungalows, the tranquility of the Jain Temples and of course the view of the Thar Desert. The state is full of color and is enriched with the love of art and culture. Apart from camel safaris, other things to do in Jaisalmer are shopping in Jaisalmer Fort, boating in Gadisar Lake, sitting with the folk singers and enjoying their music about everyday life in Rajasthan is sheer bliss. The music of Jaisalmer is a mixture of folk and Indian Classical. Their language is influenced from Sindh and is a bit different from typical Rajasthani. Bada Bagh, Patwon ki Haveli and Desert National Park are among the best tourist places in Jaisalmer. The Jaisalmer weather is extreme so cover your body whenever you are out to escape from the heat of the sun. Places to visit near Jaisalmer are Longewala Post, Sam Sand Dunes and Kuldhara Village.

Jaisalmer Fort
Jaisalmer Fort

Jaisalmer Fort is famously known as Golden Fort of Rajasthan. It was constructed by Raja Jaisal, Rajput ruler in the year 1156 AD. It ranks amongst the largest forts in the world. The golden and yellow mixed sandstone.

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Bada Bagh in Jaisalmer
Bada Bagh

About 6 kilometres to the north of Jaisalmer lies Bada Bagh, also called Barabagh (literally Big Garden). This garden complex houses chhatris or royal cenotaphs of the Maharajas of Jaisalmer state, including that of Jai Singh II.

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Patwon Ki Haveli in Jaisalmer
Patwon Ki Haveli

Patwon-Ki-Haveli is located in the main city. It was built by a famous trader named Guman Chand and his sons. This massive five-storied construction has five intricately decorated huge suites. The large corridors and the decorated.

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Sam Sand Dunes Jaisalmer
Sam Sand Dunes

Located around 42 km from the city of Jaisalmer, the Sam Sand Dunes reflect the true image of Rajasthan. Jaisalmer tour feels quite incomplete if one does not opt for a desert safari to these golden dunes.

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Salim Singh ki Haveli in Jaisalmer
Salim Singh ki Haveli

Salim Singh-ki-Haveli was constructed almost 300 years back. The name of this haveli or palace was named after its owner who was called Salim Singh Mohta. Salim Singh-ki-Haveli is an impressive structure.

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Nathmalji ki Haveli in Jaisalmer
Nathmalji ki Haveli

Two architect brothers built Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli in the 19th century. They worked on the haveli from two sides and the outcome is a beautiful blend of the symmetrical construction. Miniature style paintings and mighty tuskers.

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Gadisar Lake in Jaisalmer
Gadisar Lake

Gadisar Lake was constructed in the 14th century by Maharawal Gadsi Singh to meet the water needs of his arid lands. Considering its importance, many small temples and shrines were constructed around it.

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Jaisalmer Desert Festival
Jaisalmer Desert Festival

The Jaisalmer Desert Festival is a vibrant celebration of the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan, held annually in the golden city of Jaisalmer. This three-day extravaganza typically takes place in the month of February.

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Kuldhara Village in Jaisalmer
Kuldhara Village

Kuldhara is an abandoned village in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan, India. Established around 13th century, it was once a prosperous village inhabited by Paliwal Brahmins. It was abandoned by the early 19th.

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Tanot Mata Temple
Tanot Mata Temple

Tanot Mata is a temple in the western state of India in District Jaisalmer of Rajasthan. Goddess Aavad, the daughter of Mamadji Charan, is worshiped as Tanot Mata and was predecessor of Karni Mata Temple Jaisalmer.

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Jaisalmer War Museum
Jaisalmer War Museum

The Jaisalmer War Museum stands as a tribute to the valor and sacrifice of the Indian armed forces. Located just 10 kilometers from the city of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, this museum offers a compelling insight into India's.

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Desert National Park Jaisalmer
Desert National Park

The Desert National Park in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, is a captivating expanse of wilderness that showcases the unique ecology of the Thar Desert. Spread over an area of 3,162 square kilometers, it is one of the largest national parks in India.

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