Jaisalmer, the golden jewel of Rajasthan is a most enchanting destination of the state which draws a major attraction of tourists for its magnetic charm. The golden city is also known as a majestic place which is located 575 kilometers from the west side of Jaipur. The town stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone which is crowned with a golden ornate, Jaisalmer Fort. Jaisalmer lies in the heart of the Thar Desert which is considered as the best place to enjoy desert life in Rajasthan. The city got its name from the Maharawal, Jaisal Singh a renowned Rajput king. Enlisting the things you can do in your Jaisalmer Tour Package are –
Jaisalmer Fort Visit-
Jaisalmer fort is a golden ornate which contains a beautiful yellowish sandstone work in its structural design. Jaisalmer fort is believed to be one of the very few living forts in the world, which shelters one-fourth of the old city’s population. The fort is popularly known as Sonar Quila or Golden fort which is the second most ancient fort in Rajasthan. The wonderful structure of this citadel was built by Bhati Rajputs.
Jain Temple visit-
The beautiful Jain temple is situated in the boundaries of Jaisalmer Fort which is a must-visit attraction of jaisalmer trip package The architecture of Jain Temples had dated back in the 12th and 15th century, these temples are dedicated to various Jain Tirthankars (Hermits).
Kuldhara Village-
An abandoned village is located 34 km away from the heart of Jaisalmer, it is the most prosperous village of the 13th century which was inhabited by Paliwal Brahmins. The village turned into abandoned by the early 19th century by some unidentified reasons. The reason could be that the village is facing a major problem of lack of water availability in village.
Haveli visit-
The royal and alluring architecture of Havelis in Jaisalmer are featured with a different type of architecture like Rajputana and Islamic structural design. All the havelis contain yellow sandstone and have beautifully carved facades and stunning oriel windows which gives a royal touch to the haveli.
Visit to Gadisar Lake –
The lake is a water reservoir which was once the only source of water in the city. It was constructed by Raja Rawal Jaisal, a Rajput King. The lake is beautifully surrounded by temples and ghats of Jaisalmer.
Camel Safari in the Golden Sand Dunes-
The iconic Golden Sand Dunes of Jaisalmer is an ideal place for enjoying camel safari. It is the best thing which you can do in your Jaisalmer Desert Safari which makes you witness the mesmerizing beauty of Jaisalmer, sunset/sunrise over the dunes.
Desert Camping experience-
From the things to do in Jaisalmer, Desert camping is the best thing which you can enjoy in Jaisalmer. Sleeping under the canopy of stars is a most wonderful experience which you can enjoy from your Jaisalmer Trip.
How to reach Jaisalmer –
By Air- The nearest airport to Jaisalmer is in Jodhpur which is 282 kilometers away from Jaisalmer.
By bus- Jaisalmer is well-connected with other cities which becomes easier to reach the city by bus.
By road- Jaisalmer is 827 kilometers away from Delhi, it takes approximately 13 hrs to reach the city.
You can include these must do things in your Luxury Jaisalmer Tour Package and experience the lavishness in the Golden City. So plan your tour to Jaisalmer and feel pleasure from the mesmerizing beauty of Jaisalmer and enjoy a desert life in the Golden Sand Dunes which will surely be the best memory of your life.
