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Jaisalmer Travel Guide

Jaisalmer is widely known to people as the city of golden sand owing to the beautiful sand dunes that flow with the wind creating formations of beauty and grandeur. Jaisalmer is a city that rises from the heart of the Thar Desert. The desert fortress enchants the beauty that seems like a replica of the one in tales of the Arabian nights. The narrow lanes, havelis, temples, and palaces are a paradigm of the skills and hard work of the artisans. The evening creates a blissful atmosphere with the setting sun turning the dunes into golden brown motes enveloping the air.

Places to see:

Jaisalmer is a land of palaces, monuments and other places echoing the story behind their existence. Some of these places are:
  • The Golden Fort
  • Manak Chawk
  • Gadsisar Lake
  • Tazia Tower
  • Havelis
  • Nathmalji Ki Haveli
  • Patwon Ki Haveli
  • Salim Singh Ki Haveli
  • Jain Temple
  • Gyan Bhandar or Library

Shopping:

A tour to Jailsalmer won’t be complete unless some typical Jaisalmer goods are purchased. A number of traditional Rajasthani handicrafts are available in the tiny shops in Jaisalmer that are as authentic as the dunes of the golden city. It is famous for embroidery, mirror work, rugs, blankets, antiques and old stonework. The most famous thing that Jaisalmer is famous for is silver jewellery. The best shops to go for shopping are the ones that are government operated.

Where to stay:

Jaisalmer offers a number of hotels to stay in while on a tour in Rajasthan. Some of the most preferred hotels range from budget to luxury hotels with rooms equipped with the finest of facilities and hospitality. The hotels are well appointed and are comfortable for both mational as well as international tourists. They provide facilities like conference halls, banquet halls, an outdoor swimming pool, and health clubs. These facilities at luxury heritage hotels along with many others provide a very filling and memorable experience to the tourists. The hotels have an in-house restaurant that is specialized in serving delicious Indian as well as international cuisine. Rooftop restaurants are also one of the specialties in some hotels. Have a look at:
  • Jaisal Castle
  • Deoki Niwas Palace
  • Hotel Impeiral
  • Hotel Fort Rajwada

How to Reach Jaisalmer :

Jaisalmer, being a much-sought out place in the history of Rajasthan tourism and desert tourism, has well-established network of transport.

By Air: Jaisalmer has an airport that is located at a distance of 5 kilometers from the city.

By Rail: Jaisalmer is well connected with Jodhpur and other cities by rail.

By Road: Jaisalmer has a good network of roads and is well connected to major cities like Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bikaner et cetera. Camel safaris to Sam Sand Dunes and nearby villages of Rajasthan are popular tourism activity in the city.
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