If we leave the royal cities, Jaisalmer is beyond that. It is a gateway to the Desert Thar and most popular tourist destination. Yellow stone architecture, forts, Quilas, etc is the scenic beauties people like most. Rawal Jaisal established it in the 12th century and later it was named as golden city. Today its monumental history and abandoned villages have made it most visited tourist place.
Therefore, before you pack your bags for the trip here is the list of places to visit in Jaisalmer:
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1. Jaisalmer Fort
This 12th-century fort was built of yellow sandstone and at sunset time, its color turns into honey-gold. This is the reason it is called as Sonar Quila. Additionally, it is famous for its architectural design and carvings on the window.
2. Camel Safari
The city where sand dunes form and vanishes is the best place to have a camel ride. It allows exploring most of the isolated and remote places in the midst of Thar Desert.
3. Sam Sand Dunes
42 Km away from the city located approx on the outskirts of Jaisalmer. You can see sweeping dunes, breathtaking crest, camel Safari along with crimson horizon at sunset. You just can’t afford to miss the gypsies’ dance and music.
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4. Gadi Sagar Lake
Earlier it was a water conservation tank in the 14th century not it has converted into a tourist destination. This lake encircles various temples including Krishna temple located at the Tilon gate.
5. Saalam Singh Ki Haweli (Moti Mahal)
With an extended arched roof just as a peacock and 38 balconies were, build in the 17th century. It forms an excellent silhouette with its distinct design. Its architecture and craft have made it heritage attraction for tourists.
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6. Patwon Ki Haveli
This Haveli was named after a wealthy trader Guman Singh Patwa. You can find here fine wall paintings, archways, gateways, and balconies.
7. Tanot Mata Temple
Visit Jaisalmer is always incomplete without visiting Tanot Mata Mandir, which is located 150 Kms away from City. Another important fact is it just close to Indo-Pak battle site.
8. Jain Temple
The Jaisalmer Fort grouped various Jain temples that depict the fine architecture of Dilawar Style. It was made of sandstone that has detailed carving of an animal image and a human figure.
9. Shopping in Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is known for its mirror-work embroidered garments and carpets, oil lamps, stonework items, colorful clothes and wooden items. Puppets and Jootis are also popular things you can get from the market.
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Famous markets are mainly Sadar Bazar, Sonaron ka Baas, Bhatia Bazar, Manak Chowk and Pansari Bazar.
10. Vyas Chhatri
It shows the typical Rajasthani architecture, which was dedicated to Rishi Vyas, a writer of Mahabharat consists of marvel in the middle of Sand Dunes. Tourists visit there to witness the sunset.
11. Mandir Palace
An example fine craft, ornate balconies, carved screen, and canopies, this Mandir Palace is the famous tourist destination. It was built in the mid of 9th and 10th century for the rulers of Jaisalmer.
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12. Kuldhara Village
Another interesting place to visit in Jaisalmer is ruins of Kuldhara village. Until the 19th century, it was the largest village community but one day all the 84 villages vanished in dark. This is the reason it is the haunted place in India.
13. Bada Bagh
This bagh was built for royal families’ cenotaph in 16th to the 20th century but there are other attractions like a tank, garden, Govardhan Stambh, and dam. It is 6 km away from the city.
14. Surya Gate
Among various entrances of Jailsamer Fort, Surya Gate is famous for its architecture, narrowness, and design. It was built in 12th century with the purpose to protect Fort from sudden attack.
15. The Thar Heritage Museum
It is a house of various antiques, which preserves ancient folk and historical art of Turbans, kitchen equipment, and the Thar Desert. Among the most prominent locations in Jaisalmer is close to Gandhi Chowk.
16. Khaba Fort
Here another spooky tale of the fort, which was abandoned by the Paliwal Brahmins. Now barely one can see human activity near it. However, with its horror story, it is the perfect location to chill, visit museum, and photography.
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17. Desert National Park
Desert National Park is a wildlife sanctuary at a distance of 45 km from Jaisalmer. It was estanblished in 1980 and is regarded as one of the largest national parks in India. Situated in the sand dunes of Thar Desert, the national park has abundant bird-life.
Do not miss the chance to visit these places whenever you go to Jaisalmer. From history, culture, tradition to architecture, it has everything to explore.
