7 Best places to visit in Jaisalmer- Jaisalmer Tourism

Jaisalmer is the most visited city by the tourists after Udaipur and Jaipur , due to its beautiful Havelies, forts, temples and the most the deserts.it is the city which offers you to know about the rulers and the citizens of the bygone era. Jaisalmer fort looks very beautiful in the night when the lights fall on it, it looks golden in colour that's why it is called ‘The Golden Fort’.The places to visit in Jaisalmer are Jaisalmer Fort, Bada Bagh, Kuldhara, Gadisar lake, Patwon-ki-haveli, Sam sand dunes, Nathmal-Ki-Haveli, Jain temples and Salim Singh ki haveli.

Jaisalmer tourism gives the information about the places which are the top tourist places in Jaisalmer, it is famous for the haunted place, folk dance, desert safari and the ancient temples and monuments.  You can explore Jaisalmer by booking a car, jeep or you can take a bike or cars on rents which are easily available in Jaisalmer near the Jaisalmer forts.

Best time to visit Jaisalmer is in the month of Oct-Mar, tourist can visit during winter season only because during summer, where the climate is too hot you will not able to see the places. during winter you can do the desert safari, you can see folk dances. Murgh-e-subz, Ker Sangri, Banon Aloo and Kadi Pakora are popular food here.

Here are the Top 7 Tourist Places In Jaisalmer are:

The top tourist places in Jaisalmer shows the most tourist attraction point which is as follows.

1.Jaisalmer Fort

Jaisalmer Fort is the most attractive point for the tourists to visit in Jaisalmer because of the beautiful forts and deserts. It was built by Raja Jaisal in 1146 AD. This fort is known as the ‘Golden fort’.

This fort holds the largest forts in the world, it is made by the mixture of golden and yellowish sandstone. the architecture of this fort is amazing here you will see different types of buildings and temples inside the fort and there is a local market inside the fort where you can do shopping.

In this fort, many movies including Tashan and Satyajit Ray’s Sonar Kella have been filmed at the Jaisalmer Fort.

Visitors information. 

• Things to do in Jaisalmer fort- street shopping, Enjoy the street food.
• Famous for- history, architecture, photography.
• Tickets- 30 INR for Indians, 70 INR for foreigners and 50 INR for the camera and 150 INR for videography.
•  Opening timings- open all days from 9 AM- 5 PM.
• Duration- at least 2 hrs.

2.Sam Sand Dunes

Sam Sand Dunes is the famous tourist spot in Rajasthan due to its desert safari. Many foreigners love this place due to the traditional cultures and camel and jeep safari.

You will get a panoramic view of the deserts. Here you will see three types of sands. desert festivals are organised every year in the months of Feb- March and here you will see folk dances, camel races and other cultures.

You can travel Sam Sand Dunes by booking jeep or by taking cars or bikes on rents which are easily available near the Jaisalmer fort.

Visitors information.

• Things to do in Jaisalmer fort- desert camping, desert safari, Paragliding and other adventures sports, Camel rides.
• Famous for- history, architecture, photography.
• Tickets- entry free
• Opening timings- open all days from
• Duration-depends on the visitors.

3. Kuldhara

Kuldhara is the haunted place of the Jaisalmer and it is also known as the ghost town. It is about 38 km from the Jaisalmer fort.you can visit here in the daytime and the visitors are not allowed during the night. The local people say that there is the appearance of the ghost.

There are many stories behind this place but the true fact is that the whole city was abandoned within a night.kuldhara was the home of the Paliwal Brahmins, there was a Diwan of Jaisalmer Salim Singh who was debauchery and unscrupulous, he set his eyes on the beautiful daughter of the village chief.

 He told to villagers that if they will come in his way then he would levy huge taxes on them.from that moment the whole villagers left the village that night and they cursed to this place and moved away.

Visitors information. 

• Things to do in Kuldhara- explore the village.
• Famous for- history, Ghost town, photography.
• Tickets- entry free
• Opening timings- open all days from
• Duration-depends on the visitors.

4.Gadisar lake

Gadisar lake is located near the Jaisalmer fort and it was constructed by the Raja Rawal Jaisal and later it was built by Mahaeawal Garsi in the year 1367.

 This lake is beautiful where you can do boating and you can see the chattris, temples, holy shrines and architecture around the banks of the lake.

The local people of the Jaisalmer city depends upon the lake for the water.

Visitors information.

• Things to do in Gadisar lake- Picnic spot, boat ride, visit the historic Tilon Ki Pol gate.
• Famous for- history, architecture, photography.
• Tickets- entry free and Boating charges 50 INR for paddle boat and 100 INR for Shikara boat.
• Opening timings- open all days
• Duration-at least 1 hour.

5.Patwon-ki-haveli

Patwon-ki-Haveli is famous for its beautiful architect which is located in the main city. It was built by the famous trader Guman Chand and his sons, it is five-storied building and it is beautifully designed.

 This heavily is built by using the yellowish sandstone which looks beautiful when the sun rays fall on the haveli. There are total five Havelies which are converted into the museum due to its amazing windows, doors and the decorated walls.

 Near the haveli, you will get many shops where you can do shopping.

Visitors information.

• Things to do in Patwon-ki-haveli- visit the museum, shopping.
• Famous for- history, architecture, photography.
• Tickets- 20 INR for Indians and 100 INR for the foreigners and the additional charges 100 INR for camera and 100INR for videography.
• Opening timings- open all days from
• Duration-depends on the visitors.

6.Bada Bagh

Bada Bagh is one of the most visiting places due to its beautiful huge garden. Bada Bagh is also known as the ‘huge garden’. It was built by the Lunakaran after the death of his father.

This garden holds the Cenotaphs which are beautifully carved ceiling statues of rulers. You can see the sunset from here. this Bada Bagh looks stunning during the sunset time.

Visitors information.

• Things to do in Bada Bagh- explore the garden visit Bhaironji temple, tank and dam.
• Famous for- history, architecture, photography, gardens.
• Tickets- 50 INR for Indians and 100 INR for the foreigners
• Opening timings- open all days from 9 Am- 6 pm.
• Duration-at least 1 hour.

7.Thar Heritage Museum

Thar Heritage Museum is located in the main city of the Jaisalmer. It was founded by the Laxmi Narayan Khatri. This museum presents the history, culture, arts and architecture of the famous Thar desert. You will see there different types of sea fossils, here are the collections of the weapons, coins of Jaisalmer and the most you will see the ancient manuscripts.

Visitors information.

• Things to do in Thar heritage Museum- enjoy the puppet show, visit the nearby Silk route art gallery.
• Famous for- history, architecture, photography.
• Tickets- 30 INR for Indians and 70 INR for the foreigners
• Opening timings- open all days from 9 am- 6 pm.
• Duration- at least 2 hours.