Places to Visit Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer is about as far west as most people get in India. It’s incredibly dry, hot and isolated. So what is it that brings people to a city a stone’s throw away from the Pakistan border? The ‘Golden City’ as it has come to be known as a majestic place. A huge fort sits atop a hill in the center of the city, overlooking the sun-kissed houses. Sand dunes not far from the city are a tourist hotspot for camel safaris and jeep tours. There are so many great little spots I discovered and awesome things to do in Jaisalmer, the ‘Golden City’ of India.

Jaisalmer Fort
A trip to Jaisalmer is incomplete without a visit to this spectacular fort. Dominating the city with its grandiose, the sandstone fort will probably be the first thing you’ll notice in the city. Built in the mid 12th century, Jaisalmer Fort is one of the very few living forts in the world. Alive with colourful stalls, hotels, restaurants, a museum, a palace and so on, a visit to the Jaisalmer fort will be the most fun part of your trip. A few main tourist attractions within Jaisalmer fort include the Jain temples, The Royal Palace and Laxminath temple. With so much to offer it doesn’t come as a surprise that Jaisalmer fort is among the top places to visit in Jaisalmer in 2 days.

Sam Sand Dunes
A bumpy ride on a camel is one of the exciting things to do in Jaisalmer. The more time you devote to safari, the more you will enjoy the desert tranquillity. The wavy stretch of golden yellow sand offers a picturesque and unobstructed view of the true expanse of the great Thar Desert. Plan a single day trip to the dunes by availing jeep safari or camel ride. You will get the real feeling of travelling in a desert and witness sunrise and sunset and enjoy brilliant scenery. You can plan to stay overnight in mud huts and Swiss tents. Spend the night stargazing under the open sky, as the stars will be clear and perfectly visible due to the purity of the air and almost non-existent pollution. Warm hospitality and delicious Rajasthani cuisine will enchant you. Campfires make the night awesome as well. Don’t miss the rustic, earthy musical Rajasthani folk dance of the gypsies. Adventurous activities like camel safari, jeep safari, and paragliding are the best. Visit Sam Sand Dunes from October to March as all the camps and evening musical programs are not available at other times. Away from the conventional site, spend some time under the open sky and seek solace. Sam Sand Dunes is an experience of a lifetime, with its barren and unadorned natural beauty.

Patwon-Ki-Haveli
Patwon-Ki-Haveli is the famous tourist spot in Jaisalmer. This Patwon-Ki-Haveli was a constitute of five different Havelis. This Haveli is the most significant place for architectural style and wonderful designs. This Haveli is famous for arts, paintings, artifacts, and crafts of the bygone era. The famous attraction in this Haveli is the Kothari’s Patwa Haveli this one is famous for jewelry and brocades trader. For this reason, Patwon-Ki-Haveli is also known as “Mansion of Brocade Merchants.”
This five complex Haveli is mostly famous for its architectural style with attractive carvings, miniature designs, mirror works etc. This Haveli will be the best place to experience the architectural style in olden days.

Desert National Park
One of the largest National Parks in India, this Park offers the best look inside the environment of the Thar Desert. Though the park does not have many terrestrials but has a very rich bird life. These include Eagles, Vultures, Buzzards and Falcons. A very rare species, The Great Indian Bustard is also found at this park.

Lodharva
Lodharva is a small village around 15 km from Jaisalmer which is a beauty forgotten in the pages of History. Once the capital of the Bhatti Empire, the city was ransacked many times, which forced Rajput King Rawal Jaisal to shift his capital to another town, later known as Jaisalmer. This village is famous for its Jain Temple which reminds one of peace on earth. Even though this place is visited by tourists every year, it remains, like before, deserted. The infrastructure, ambience and serenity of the temple are calming.

Nathmalji ki Haveli
The two brothers, Hathi and Lulu constructed Nathmalji ki Haveli. The brothers were popular for their exclusive architectural creativity. This attraction formerly served as the residence of the Prime Minister of the place, Diwan Mohata Nathmal. The attraction showcases beautiful specimen of the rich architectural splendor of yesteryears. The statue of the two elephants at the main entrance adorn the structure. Fine carvings and exquisite paintings on the walls of the haveli also remind of the old-world charm.

Salim Singh ki Haveli
Salim Singh ki Haveli is almost 300 years old historical structure in Jaisalmer. The Haveli is named after its owner Salim Singh Mohta. Exquisite pavilion, atop of the building, adorns the heavily and make it a must visit attraction in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The roof of the structure is constructed in arched style and is beautified with peacock carvings on the walls.

Bada Bagh
It is located approx 6 km from Jaisalmer, Bada bagh (Hug Garden) is a popular attraction for tourist who come to visit the various chattris or canotaphs in Jodhpur, Mandor, Udaipur and Jaipur and more cities of Rajasthan state. The last cenotaph builds after India Independence, which dedicated to Maharaja Jawahar Singh., but it is still incomplete due to death of Maharaja Jawahar Singh, a year after freedom of India. Two popular attraction here The Jait Sar Tank and The Jait Bandh, check out these two while visiting Bada Bagh., now you can see modern wind turbines now populate the hill to generate light.

Gadsisar Lake
Gadi Sagar Lake is the best place to visit for sightseeing tours in Jaisalmer, and was built in the 14th century as a water conservation tank. The lake encircles several temples. Enjoy the sight of beautiful exotic migratory birds flocking in and around the lake, and take a relaxing boating ride. This reservoir was built by Raja Rawal Jaisal to bring water to the arid regions of Rajasthan. It became the life-saving source of water in Jaisalmer. Spend some quiet time by yourself or have fun with your family by visiting temples, feeding tiny fishes, and enjoying the rustic appeal of the surroundings. It is an idyllic getaway to seek peace and tranquillity, away from the bustling and chaotic city life. No wonder it is one of the best places to see in Jaisalmer.

Kuldhara Village
Kuldhara village has no sign of human life and is also known as one of the haunted places in India. This is one of the most interesting tourist attractions that you should absolutely include in your itinerary. It is said to be a spooky and haunted village with its fair share of legends and myths. There have been stories of ghostly and paranormal activities but there is no solid proof of it.
Kuldhara was once inhabited by the Paliwal Brahmins. A clan of eighty-five homes were evacuated within a night due to some adverse happenings. As per a popular story, the residents of the entire area left the place overnight to save their honour and lives from the hands of the tyrannical minister who ruled over this place. There have been no traces, where and how the villagers left their homes. It is said that while leaving, the villagers had put a curse saying anyone dwelling in the village will have to meet death. Since then there have been no signs of a human dwelling or any other activities in the surroundings.
It’s also an exciting place to visit for its architectural beauty. The government is trying to turn this place into a full-fledged tourist place. The constructions have been on the way since December 2017, and once it is complete, this place will attract more people who will want to find great beauty amidst the barrenness.

Tanot Mata Temple
Tanot Mata Temple that is found roughly 150 kilometers from Jaisalmer city and lies near the fight site of Longewala of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. The sanctuary is right now kept up by the Border Security Force of India and it safeguards a gathering of unexploded bombs dropped by Pakistan during the 1971 war. The Tanot Mata Temple is one of the least investigated traveler puts in Rajasthan because of its remote area and thus you can make your vacation in Jaisalmer an entering one by visiting the Tanot Mata Temple. A look at the Tanot Mata Temple was appeared in the prevalent Bollywood motion picture Border.