Jaisalmer, The Golden Town In The Thar Desert, Rajasthan

Jaisalmer - The Desert Kingdom of Royal Rajasthan

About Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

• Jaisalmer, the small old city in the Thar desert of Indian state Rajasthan, is popularly known as the 'Golden city'.
• The Sam sand dunes and the Golden Fort are major attractions of the city.

How to Reach Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

• Jodphur to Jaisalmer - Indian Railways (Mostly tourists take up this route)
• Booked cars from Jodhpur/Ahmadabad
• Jaisalmer Airport (17 Km South East of Jaisalmer)

Tourist Destinations in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Some of the popular tourist destinations of Jaisalmer are

• Sam Sand Dunes
• The Jaisalmer Fort (The Golden Fort)
• Gadisar Lake
• Patwan Ki Haveli

Where To Stay in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

• Click on the link for hotels Hotels in Jaisalmer
• We stayed in Hotel Akashdeep

Sam Dunes, The Thar Desert

• The Sam Dunes are at the outskirts of Jaisalmer city in the Thar Desert.
• No hotels are available here. Tourists can spend night in the camp tents of the Thar Desert.

Thar Desert safari packages are available from Jaisalmer city. The Jaisalmer desert safari includes

• Pick up from Hotel at Jaisalmer
• Camel Ride (3 Km) till Sunset point
• Rajasthani cultural musical and dance programs in camps
• Rajasthani Dinner
• Night stay at desert tents of the camp
• Drop to Hotel at Jaisalmer

Availability of public transport from the Thar Desert back to Jaisalmer can be difficult.

Jaisalmer Fort - The Golden Fort, Rajasthan

• The yellow sandstone Jaisalmer Fort is located in the heart of the city.
• It is a living fort and accommodates more than 4 thousand people.

Places to see in the Golden Fort, Rajasthan

• Museum The museum inside the fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From the roof top one can see the golden city of Jaisalmer.

• Mukul's House The bricked house Satyajit Ray filmed in the movie 'Sonar Kella'.

• Jain Temple There is a Jain Temple inside the fort with excellent wall architecture.

Gadisar Lake

• The Gadisar lake is a popular tourist attraction of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
• It was built in the 14th century to store rain water of the arid Jaisalmer.
• Boating facility is available.

Patwon Ki Haveli

• Patwon Ki Haveli is one of the largest havelis in Rajasthan with beautiful balconies and amazing wall architecture.