Jaisalmer is a former medieval trading center and princely state in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, in the heart of the Thar Desert. Known as the “Golden City,” it’s distinguished by its yellow sandstone architecture. Dominating the skyline is Jaisalmer Fort, a sprawling hilltop citadel buttressed by 99 bastions. Behind its massive walls stand the ornate Maharaja’s Palace and intricately carved Jain temples.>
The fort of Jaisalmer is a breathtaking sight: a massive sandcastle rising from the sandy plains like a mirage from a bygone era. No place better evokes exotic camel-train trade routes and desert mystery. Ninety-nine bastions encircle the fort’s still-inhabited twisting lanes. Inside are shops swaddled in bright embroideries, a royal palace and numerous businesses looking for your tourist rupee. Despite the commercialism it’s hard not to be enchanted by this desert citadel. Beneath the ramparts, particularly to the north, the narrow streets of the old city conceal magnificent havelis, all carved from the same golden-honey sandstone as the fort – hence Jaisalmer’s designation as the Golden City.
General Information
Area: 188.40 km2
Altitude: 554ft above sea level
Climet: 45°C (113°F) ( summer )14º Celsius ( winter )
Languges: Hindi, English, Braj Bhasha
What To See
- Khuri
- Lodurva
- Khaba Fort
- Kuldhara
- Desert National Park
- Sunset Point
- Sonaar Haveli
- Gorbandh Palace
- Mystic Jaisalmer
- 1st Gate Home-Fusion
- Hotel Rang Mahal
- Suryagarh
Architecture
Pickup from Jaisalmer Railway Station / Bus Stand by placard carrying driver and transfer to your respected Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Evening visit Jaisalmer Local Market. Overnight stay at hotel. Tourist Places: Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon ki Haveli, Gadsisar Sagar Lake, Tazia Tower, Sam Sand Dunes.
Morning visit Jaisalmer. Visit the Fort, Bazars and the old mansions known as “Havelis”. People still live in these ancient buildings dating from 12th to 15th century. Every house has exquisite carvings and filigreed work. Evening visit Sum / Khuri for Camel ride and Rajasthani Traditional dinner at Dunes with dance and music. Overnight stay at hotel.
GOLDEN TRIANGLE TOUR PACKAGE’ FOR 3 NIGHTS & 4 DAYS
Golden Triangle Tour packages Jaisalmer offer short trips to the city of ‘Sonar Qila’ and other locations such as Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Pushkar, Shekhawati and Udaipur. Our collection of Jaisalmer tour packages also include the golden triangle tour destinations for a total cultural experience of the land of Maharajas Rajasthan and the major tourist destinations in North India. GOLDEN TRIANGLE TOUR PACKAGE’ FOR 3 NIGHTS & 4 DAYS is one of the popular Tourist packages as the journey get started New Delhi to Jaipur, then Agra.
