Jaisalmer is the desert city in India and very popular in the Thar Desert. Jaisalmer is also known as the Golden City due to the golden tinge of the sand dunes. Jaisalmer has been also an important trade point in the ancient times. Book Jaisalmer Holiday Packages to enjoy the desert life and know more about the lifestyle of the villagers. Here are some reasons to visit Jaisalmer-
The Golden Fort of Jaisalmer is declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the only live fort in the world where you can stay. The shops and houses lie within the fort. Other Major attractions inside its massive walls are the ornate Maharaja’s Palace, cafes and the scene of many battles in the medieval time.
To enjoy the camel safari/jeep safari, Sam Sand Dunes is the perfect place. It is suggested to visit the sand dunes during the sunset or sunrise. Desert Safari Packages can be booked easily online.
If you lie to explore the haunted places and have daring to face then Jaisalmer is a perfect place for you. The Muladhara village is believed to be haunted.
Camping is the best experience in Jaisalmer. Sleep under the sky and wake up with the sunrise. The camps are comfortable and offer you a unique experience. See the Jaisalmer Dessert Safari Tour Packages to book your stay at the camp.
Vyas Chhatri is a site of a significant persona. The architecture of this site is very different, unusually very ornate. The high style displays the status and wealth of the owner.
Jaisalmer lies on the border of India and Pakistan. So, grab an opportunity to see the border so closely.
The Thar Desert in Jaisalmer is the top attraction to see. People from different countries visit here to see the beauty of the golden sands.
Jaisalmer is popular shopping spot, famously known for its camel leather, which is occupied once these animals die without harming them at all. Variety of items like bracelets, purse and shoes etc made out of this leather can be easily bought from here. Hand embroidered items of this town are also immensely popular.
Jain temples, liked by many visitors due to the intricate carvings on the wall that portrays the picture of sages, animals, hermits etc. Check out Jaisalmer Group Tours to get complete information about the holy place. One of the largest windmills is located in Jaisalmer. Don’t miss the chance to see while Trip to Jaisalmer. Pokhran can be visited which lies between Jaisalmer and Jodhpur. Pokhran is the nuclear site which is used to test the nuclear reactor. Jaisalmer is a popular and favorite spot for film shooting. Lucky you, if you catch some actors, director or producer, working for their films.
See the beauty of the ancient havelis – Nathmal Ji ki havelis, Salim Singh havelis, and Patwon ki havelis. The uniqueness of the architecture is worth watching. See the Longe wala battlefield where once the war was held between India and Pakistan. Enjoy the Kalbeliya Dance Performance, the folk dance of Rajasthan. These songs and dances are a part of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in India. Energetic, elegant, flexuous and martial, the skillful art is one of the most cherished experiences of the desert state of Rajasthan.
Witness Rajasthan’s popular and age-old art of story-telling through puppets. The museums here also portrays the glorious past of the region with English commentary.
Jaisalmer is brimful of distinct cafés and restaurants that specialize in European and Rajasthani food. Right from authentic Rajasthani dishes and delicious European delicacies are served here to satisfy your taste buds supremely. The city is full of talented localities that perform with small stringed instrument-Sarangi which produces beautiful melodious music and it is the great experience to sight them. Jaisalmer is one of the destinations where Palace on Wheels rolls. It is the most luxurious Train in India. The City has always been amongst the most popular tourist destination of Rajasthan and is most traversed under Jaisalmer Tour Packages.
