Jaisalmer City Tours  Located in the middle of the vast Thar Desert, Jaisalmer is a marvelous tourist place in the royal & imperial state of Rajasthan, India. Grandly standing on the edge of yellowish sandstone and crowned by a fantastic fort complex (Golden Fort or Sonar Kila), the desert city of Jaisalmer has lots of palaces and exquisite Jain temples. Most houses and temples of Jaisalmer city are beautifully sculptured and beautified with intricate carvings. Coming out from the heart of the Great Indian Desert (Thar Desert), the beautiful desert city of Jaisalmer is fondly addressed as the Golden City of India.
Jaisalmer city tour is a unique and cheery experience of lifetime and provides tourists a brilliant opportunity to discover the fantastic Jaisalmer Durg also called Jaisalmer ka Kila or Golden Fort or Jaisalmer Fort or Sonar Kila. There are many beautiful Jain temples inside the fort complex adding special charm to this huge fort complex. Jaisalmer city tour also provides tourists a golden opportunity to explore many beautiful havelis. The city is the most convenient base to embark on sand dunes tour or camel safari tour for desert expedition or desert camping. Travellers can visit to the Desert National Park from Jaisalmer.
Major tourist attractions in the Golden City are
Jaisalmer Fort : It is among the biggest forts in the world. It is one of the oldest living forts in the world. The fort building complex is recognized for its architectural magnificence and housing lovely palaces and temples inside. It is also known as the Golden Fort or the Sonar Kila. Attractions inside the fort complex are Raj Mahal (Royal Palace), Laxmi Nath Temple, Jain Temples, and Merchant Havelis. Some of temples and havelis are delicately sculptured. It appeals a big crowd of tourists to the city. Altogether, it is among the most famous and must visit attractions of Jaisalmer city tours and travels. 
Museums in Jaisalmer : The city also boasts some of deserving museums. Museums in the city are Mehra Haveli, Jaisalmer Folk Lore Museum, Government Museum, Desert Culture Centre & Museum, etc.
Gadsisar Lake – It is also among the significant attractions of Jaisalmer city tour. It's a scenic & lovely rainwater lake encircled by several small temples and enshrines.
Other Attractions in Jaisalmer : Desert National Park, Desert Camping, Desert Expedition, Sam Sand Dunes, Khuri Sand Dunes, Camel Safari, etc.
Havelis in Jaisalmer : The golden city of Jaisalmer is also acknowledged for beautiful havelis. Major Havelis in the city are Patwon-Ki-Haveli, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli, Nathmalji-Ki-Haveli, Shree Nath Palace Haveli, Mehra Haveli, etc.
Desert Festival : It is one of the most famous attractions of Jaisalmer Tourism. It is celebrated in the city annually in the month of January/February. It's the excellent time to visit the Golden City of Jaisalmer. During this period tourists have fantastic chance to observe and see many performing arts like folk dances, Kalbelia dances and folk music. 
How to Reach Jaisalmer
By Air: The nearest airport is at Jodhpur 300 km away.
By Rail: Jaisalmer is well-connected by direct train with Jodhpur and Delhi.
By Road: Jaisalmer is well-connected by roads with all the major cities of Rajasthan and Delhi. |
