Ever tried to make a plan to visit The Golden City Of Jaisalmer, but confused about what to see and things you can enjoy?. Do not worry anymore, because I am here to guide you from beginning to end. In this article, I will tell you all the subtle details about Places to visit at Jaisalmer & Things to do in Jaisalmer.
So keep reading.
Specialty of Jaisalmer
By the way, the land area of the district is limited, only 62 square km but instead of this, it offers a lot to experience as a tourist. In my opinion, the best time to visit the Jaisalmer is The Desert Festival. What an astonishing experience, I still remember those visuals especially the Dine with Jaisalmer. An astonishing experience that I had in 2021 desert festival
Also known as The Golden city or Swaran Nagari, was established by king Maharaval Jaisal in the year 1156 along with the Golden fort made of sandstone. The whole city is full of intricate carvings done on sandstone. The golden fort still providing shelters to one-fourth of the population of the city and those living inside run shops and other small tourism-related businesses. You can also visit the official website of Jaisalmer city.
Places to visit at Jaisalmer
Hundreds of subtle experiences and a 3 days’ visit to this city have led me to tell you what things you can do in Jaisalmer. These all sites are actually visited by me & I’m telling you because I personally feel that they deserve to be visited.
Jaisalmer Fort or Golden Fort
A wonderful place for shopaholics and art lovers. This fort offers dazzling experiences with its beauty, traditional Rajasthani shopping, and the museum inside. Because of the happenings inside this fort is also called the living fort. The night bazaars are organized by the shop owners for visitors. The night lightings on the sandstone make it shine like gold, such a beautiful evening it is. Just look at the picture, how the golden fort looks.
Gadisar Lake
If you love quiet places then this space is for you. You can also enjoy boating here. I was here on the occasion of the Jaisalmer desert festival 2021 and the whole place was lit with thousands of lights. Looking awesome. Surely gadisar lake is a spot in places to visit at Jaisalmer.
Bada Bagh
Multiple rows of cenotaphs built outside of the city, nearly 5-6 km away. Beautiful intricate carvings are done on the sandstone. Four different types of cenotaphs for the kings, queens, prince/princess, and other family members are built there. You need to pay an amount of 100/- rs per person and for shooting you need to take Extra permission.
Sam Sand Dunes
The tourist spots here do not end but the time does. I spent all three days but could not explore the city fully. Here are some more potential tourist spots that you must visit.
KULDHARA VILLAGE
Established in the 13th century and abandoned in the 19th century for unknown reasons, just like the Indus valley civilization. You can easily find the ruins of houses in the village. it is a good archeological site to visit if you love archeology.
PATWON KI HAVELI
One of the best in architectural design, The patwon ki haveli will leave you scratching your head. These Havelis are a combination of five different havelis into one, carved similar to each other. All five buildings were meant for five sons of Patwas, who had left Jaisalmer on the advice of a Jain priest. They left this haveli at the mercy of caretakers & one of these caretakers sold the building to other merchants.
SALIM SINGH KI HAVELI
Presently this haveli is occupied by the Mehta family of Jaisalmer and was built by Salim Singh. He was the prime minister of Jaisalmer in 1815, however, the current building is built on the remains of an old haveli. Haveli is built on narrow walls and then enlarging its jharokha’s aka balcony in all four directions, gives this haveli a different look and feel.
NATHMAL KI HAVELI
Do you know this haveli is carved by two brothers who were actually goldsmiths not sculptures. Both the brothers started working from two different sides and completed this building. You will find rich intricate carvings on theinner as well as the outer side of the haveli.
Travel Suggestions:
- Carry a drink with you. Either water or ORS to prevent Dehydration.
- Do not plan for an incomplete festival. Attend it completely.
- Beware of frauds or you will end up buying fake Hubur stone.
- Please! Please! Visit the Sam Sand Dunes.
- Most hotels could be much cheaper than you can think, spend some time on multiple websites before booking. I booked a private room with an attached bathroom for 2 nights for just 12 dollars.
Sam Offers a completely different experience. Try to take a camel safari too. It’s lovely.
Conclusion
Jaisalmer’s unique culture and people often attract me. The haveli’s, forts, cenotaphs, lakes, and whatnot. Everything here is just like a dream to come true. I seriously want to go again to explore the city and people more subtle. If you also want to come then please follow the suggestions above.
