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What Is Worth Seeing In Jaisalmer, Rajasthan?

The picturesque city of Jaisalmer is located in India, in the middle of the Great Indian Desert, the center of the region of the same name. Caravan travels through the village through the desert. Outside the city is the Thar Desert National Park. Jaisalmer attracts tourists with its many architectural attractions.


Sometimes Jaisalmer is called the Golden City of India because the surrounding yellow sand and sandstone are used to build houses.

Ten Reasons Why Jaisalmer in Rajasthan is Worth Visiting 

  • Jaisalmer is a golden city
  • Different cultures, food and clothing of Jaisalmer
  • "Bada Bagh" or the Royal Monument
  • Jaisalmer UNESCO Heritage Jaisalmer Fort
  • Leather goods in Jaisalmer
  • Ornate doors and windows in Jaisalmer
  • The abandoned city of Kuldhara
  • Patwaon ki Haveli
  • Desert feat. Sand dunes and camels
  • Street shopping in Jaisalmer 

What to see in Jaisalmer

1. Jaisalmer Fort

Jaisalmer Fort is a huge yellow sandstone fortification that maintains the Raj Mahal Mausoleum and several Haveli, gateways and temples . The yellow-brown walls turned golden yellow at sunset, proving the correctness of the name "Sonar Quila" and undoubtedly an outstanding example of visual perception. 

2. Museum of Desert Culture 

In small buildings, you can learn about the history of the Principality of Rajasthan in English and Hindi. The building plays Rajasthani music and displays paintings made using phad technology.

3. Camel Safari

Bumping a camel in the Thar Desert is one of the exciting things in Jaisalmer. It allows you to explore remote and remote places hidden in the desert. 

4. Sam Sand Dunes 

The SAM Sand dunes in the suburbs ... is undoubtedly the best recommended spot in Jaisalmer. The intoxicating atmosphere, the rolling sand dunes, the stunning mountain peaks and the camel safari in the valley, and the deep red horizon at sunset allow you to enter the pleasant hinterland. 

5. Gadi Sagar Lake 

Gadi Sagar Lake is the best place for sightseeing in Jaisalmer, and   has now become a popular meeting place for tourists. The lake surrounds several temples, the most famous of which is the Krishna Temple at the top of the Tilon Gate. In winter, migratory birds gather in the area and bird watching becomes Jaisalmer's favorite activity. 

6. Salim Singh Ki Haveli 

One unique building you will encounter in Jaisalmer is the 17th-century Haveli of Salim Singh, whose peacock-shaped vaulted roof has been expanded. This is an incredible silhouette, refined from 38 balconies, each with a unique design. Salim Singh Ki Haveli is one of the heritage attractions you explore when you travel to Jaisalmer.

Explore Jaisalmer by Luxury train via Palace on Wheels for 8 days. On Day 5 – the train take you to Jaisalmer city. 

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Itinerary details:

Day 1 (Wednesday) : Delhi
Day 2 (Thursday) : Jaipur 
Day 3 (Friday) : Sawai Madhopur - Chittorgarh 
Day 4 (Saturday) : Udaipur  
Day 5 (Sunday) : Jaisalmer
Day 6 (Monday) : Jodhpur
Day 7 (Tuesday) : Bharatpur - Agra
Day 8 (Wednesday) : Delhi

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