Jaisalmer

This amber-hued city, also called the Golden City, in the heart of the desert, dazzles gloriously in the early morning. The sunset has a peculiar glow here. As the night descends, the sky goes up in flames, till it becomes black, a breathtaking sight.

Jaisalmer is famous for its cobbled streets, strewn with palaces, forts, temples and havelis. Every house here is exquisitely carved, having filigreed work all over. These houses date back to the 12th-15th century.

Sightseeing

Jaisalmer Fort stands guard over the desert scape from its 250 feet high perch on the hill with its walls following the contours of the hills.

Witness the legendary architectural wealth of Jaisalmer at Patwa Haveli, Nathmal Ki Haveli and Salim Singh-ki-Haveli, truly unsurpassed in splendour. Of particular note are the blue roof and rows of peacocks below the arched balconies.

Gadsisar Lake is a rain water lake and many small shrines and temples are festooned all around the lake. It’s an ideal picnic spot, famous for boating.

From Jaisalmer you can make several camel safari’s, for example to Sam Dunes to watch the sun set, or make a longer camel ride and spend the night in the desert in Sam or Kuri.

Festivals

The Desert Festival (Jan./Feb.) is the most well known festival of Jaisalmer, held during 3 days. Basant Panchami (Jan./Feb.) is the ceremonial welcome to spring time. Ram Navmi (March/Apr.) celebrates the birth of Rama.

Hotels

We have selected a few of the best hotels in Jaisalmer in each category and can book rooms for you according to your wishes and budget. We can also book an overnight stay in Sam or Kuri (mostly in tents), including camel safari, dinner, entertainment and breakfast.