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Most of you might be searching for the best things to do in Jaisalmer while you are visiting this enchanting city. Jaisalmer offers a various number of the best visit alternatives that lead you to appreciate the most vital recorded and in addition social sights of the city. Jaisalmer, known to be the place that is known for sand castles, leave each guest charmed. Every milestone of Jaisalmer has chronicled importance; they are the foundations of prevalent Indian culture existed amid the medieval period.
A plenty of hues, ancient rarities, and convention will let the eyes of yours broadened. Check this rundown of various Jaisalmer attractions which abandon a noteworthy recorded trail and the run down incorporate Indo-Pak border, Jain sanctuary, and the War Museum. The sand dunes, neighbouring towns, customary cooking styles, religious and social landmarks and substantially more are there which eventually turn the appeal of the city highlighted.
No place better brings out fascinating camel-prepare exchange courses and forsake puzzle. The encompassing Thar Desert empowers the sightseers to enjoy different exercises like a camel safari, jeep safari, town visit and a great deal more. The vast majority of the attractions give an exceedingly agreeable astounding trek with a remarkable affair. Make your vacation a special one as you try some of the best activities here. Learn about their rich culture and history or enjoy a scenic ride on a camel you will take home the best memories of your life.
Best time to visit Jaisalmer: October to February
Distance From Major Cities:
Delhi: 793 Kms
Jaipur: 585 Kms
Jodhpur: 294 kms
Udaipur: 522 kmsAdventurous Things to do in Jaisalmer
02Experience Dune Bashing
If you are still thinking, dune bashing is a popular adventure sports of the Gulfs and the Arabs, you should think again! Thar Desert areas near Jaisalmer are also considered as ideal locations for dune bashing and off-roading as well. The Sam Sand Dunes are thronged by thousands of adventure junkies who has a yearning for these two sports and make it part of their Jaisalmer trip.
The name Jaisalmer itself brings out the vibrancy and charm. It floods the heart with the true feeling of culture at one end and the feeling of royal exuberance on the other. The daylight hues, the yellow sands, the pink and red forts, the royal palaces, and the Arabian night dances are set to capture your hearts.
Dune Bashing at Sam Sand Dunes in Jaisalmer
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03Parasailing at Jaisalmer
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About the Activity:- Fly high in the air and enjoy the golden sand dunes of Thar dessert.
- Get trained by professionals and experience true form of Parasailing in the deserts.
- Head back home with lots of adventurous and thrilling memories.
04Paramotoring at Jaisalmer
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About the Activity:- Embrace yourself with a bird's eye view and glide with desert birds while paramotoring high above the Jaisalmer desert and let the desert breeze guide your way during this unique adventure.
- Our team will make sure you’re gliding at a safe height, and will be taking pictures of you paramotoring.
- One will be at a considerable height to view the golden dune of Jaisalmer.
- This sport encourages adventurous spirit among all age groups. The pilot on the craft will be controlling your glide for your complete comfort and safety.
05Quad Biking in Jaisalmer
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About the Activity:- If you are looking for some amazing quad biking experience, then this tour is a perfect fit for you.
- Indulge in the quad biking experience and explore the trails of the jungle in Rajasthan.
- Get an option to drive a 200 CC or 570 CC 4x4 as per your convenience and for kids 50 CC bikes are also available.
- Cover the distance of about 2 KM with your quad bike inside the jungle and the surrounding area.
- Have an amazing riding experience with the sightseeing.
- End your quad bike ride with lots of amazing memories.
06Adventure Activities For Kids at Jaisalmer
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- SupplierMr. Kumar
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About the Activity:- indulge your kids in an array of activities in the heart of the Thar Desert like never before with your children and family.
- Engage yourself in activities like mini zip-lining, body zorbing, archery, tao’s spider cobweb and low rope course.
- All the activities are equipped with state of the art safety gear and an professional instructor.
Camping in Jaisalmer
08Royal Desert Stay at The Serai Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
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- SupplierAbhishek Anand
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About the Activity:
The Serai is a luxury desert camp and spa, is set on 100 acres estate of desert in Thar. The resort’s especially tailored excursions, led by experienced guides will take you to some beautiful places off the beaten track, and also to the medieval city and fort of Jaisalmer. One can enjoy the beauty of desert with camel and horse safaris trips. The Serai has twenty-one luxurious canvas tents, divided into three categories. There are fourteen 'Tented Suites', each with their own verandah, drawing room, spacious air-conditioned bedroom and, of course, en-suite bathroom. The six 'Luxury Tented Suites' have in addition, a private walled-in garden with a plunge pool. And, the 'Royal Suite' which boasts its own private spa, pool, and lounge tents is the ultimate in luxury living in the desert!
The Dining Tent serves delicious western repasts as well as sumptuous local delicacies, using much home-grown organic produce from the camp's organic vegetable and herb garden.
Jaisalmer lies like an oasis, in the centre of India’s Thar Desert, a landscape of dunes and dusks that roll away as far as the eye can see. The area is home to a range of desert wildlife which includes rare species like the Great Indian Bustard and the elusive Indian Gazelle.
09Luxury Swiss Tent Stay in Jaisalmer
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- SupplierDigvijay Singh
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About the Activity:- Enjoy the Great Thar Desert Sam (Jaisalmer) the Dry Paradise in Rajasthan.
- Stay inside the Swiss tents and experience the authentic Rajasthani culture and cuisines.
- Go for the camel safari in the golden sands of Thar Desert.
- Note – These rates are not applicable on festive dates & special events
10Luxury Camp Stay in Jaisalmer
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- SupplierShubhangana Raj
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About the Activity:
- Get ready to feel the essence of Rajasthan in a luxury camp at Jaisalmer.
- Explore some of the most beautiful desert while riding a camel.
- Enjoy the delicious meal and bask in the cultural program conducted in the camp.
- You can also opt for an adventurous package that includes jeep safari, ATV ride and more to satiate your thirst for adventure along with an overnight stay in tent.
- Package 1 offers stay, cultural show, breakfast, lunch or dinner, and camel ride.
- Package 2 offers stay, cultural show, breakfast, lunch or dinner, camel ride, quad bike, and jeep safari.
11Desert Camp Safari in Jaisalmer
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About the Activity:
- Get ready to feel the essence of Rajasthan on a camping safari at Jaisalmer
- Explore some of the most beautiful locations in the vicinity riding a desert camel.
- Relax with a picturesque stay in a deluxe Swiss tent with your family and friends.
- Enjoy the delicious meals basking in the desert dunes.
Desert Safaris in Jasialmer
13Go for Camel Safari
Well most of you might already know about the exciting camel safari in Jaisalmer. Out of the amazing tour in Jaisalmer tour camel safari is one of the favorite activities here. Get a chance to enjoy the scenic views of the Thar Desert as you head out for a camel safari. One can enjoy a number of unique Camel Safaris here. Jaisalmer brings out a striking picture of magic and brightness of the desert. Jaisalmer, the brilliant city of Rajasthan appreciates the transcendence of jaisalmer fortification a widely acclaimed site.
Travel to this abandon town and experience the brilliant betray, mountain high sand hills, wonderful jain sanctuary design, famous havelis or more all the Jaisalmer leave way of life. Thar Camel Safari gives extraordinary recollections of your trek in Jaisalmer. Head out to various places like Thar Desert, Amar Sagar, Bada Bagh, Kuldhara and furthermore non-touristic put so you will think about Jaisalmer profoundly.
You will have the best experience of your life on this camel safari. There are a lot of places where you can head out for camel safari in Jaisalmer.
Timing: One can indulge in this activity from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Price: The approximate price for camel safari starts from Rs 2000.
Location: Few of the places where you can enjoy camel safari are Jaisalmer Camel Safari, Real Desert Man Camel Safari Jaisalmer, Desert Safari Camp Jaisalmer and Mystic Camel Safari etc.
14Jeep Safari at Jaisalmer
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About the Activity:- The scorching desert is the ideal venue for a magical and memorable day.
- Leave behind the hustle and bustle of the city, and embark on a journey where a trained jeep driver will lead you to the thrilling trip into the Thar desert.
- Experience the aspects of traditional life of golden city with mythical and timeless beauty of the desert with our dune safari in Sam Dunes, Jaisalmer.
- Explore the traditional costumes of the villagers and houses made up of sand and grass roof as you move through the isolated sand dunes of the Thar Desert.
15Dune Safari at Jaisalmer
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About the Activity:- The mysterious desert is the ideal venue for a magical and memorable day.
- Leave behind the hustle and bustle of the city, and set out over a dune safari.
- Jeep driver will lead you to the thrilling journey – over the sand dunes, and through the Jaisalmer Desert Conservation Reserve.
- Experience the aspects of traditional life of golden city with mythical and timeless beauty of the desert with the dune safari in Jaisalmer.
16Half Day Desert Safari in Jaisalmer
- h8 Hours
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- SupplierShahnawaz Khan
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About the Activity:- If you are looking for some enthralling desert adventure, then this tour is a perfect fit for you.
- Enjoy the enthralling camel ride amidst the beautiful sand dunes of Jaisalmer.
- Reach the Sam desert at around 3.30 PM, which is just 45 minutes drive from Jaisalmer.
- Embark for the short camel ride and explore the beautiful dunes of Sam desert.
- After the camel ride, witness one of the most beautiful sunset behind the dunes and head to the camp.
- Get a traditional welcome with arti-tikka and dhols and enjoy the refreshments like tea, coffee and snacks while you enjoy the Rajasthani folk dance and music. show
- Groove to the music and enjoy a delicious authentic Rajasthani veg buffet dinner.
- End your trip at around 10.30 PM and head back your home with lots of memories.
17Cultural Evening in Jaisalmer
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About the Activity:- If you want to have an amazing experience amidst the beautiful sand dunes of Rajasthan, then this tour is a perfect fit for you.
- Embark on this amazing tour and experience a camel rides to explore the Sam sand dunes.
- Behold the beautiful sunset behind the golden sands of sand dunes.
- Proceed to the camp and enjoy a traditional welcome followed by the Rajasthani folk music and dance while you enjoy evening tea and delicious snacks.
- Have a delicious Rajasthani buffet near the camp fire with your loved ones.
- End your trip with lots of memories.
Sightseeing Tours and Places in Jaisalmer
19Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Jaisalmer
- h8 Hours
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About the Activity:- Embark on the sightseeing tour of the city of Jaisalmer.
- Visit Jaisalmer fort, Bada Bagh, Salim k Haveli, and Patwon Ki Haveli
- Capture a lot of pictures with your family and loved ones.
- End your day and head back home with lots of memories
20Sightseeing in Jaisalmer
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About the Activity:- Enjoy your vacation by signing up with this tour and explore the mesmerizing beauty of Jaisalmer.
- Breath in the fresh air as you visit the Gadisar Lake and explore the Vyas Chhatri which is a great example of Rajasthani architecture.
- Visit the Jaisalmer
Fort, Jain Temple and Patwa Haveli and in the evening enjoy a Desert safari on a camel back.
- Explore the Lodurva, Kuldhara, Amar Sagar and Badabagh before ending your tour.
21Padharo Jaisalmer Sightseeing Trip
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About the Activity:- Get picked up from the Jaisalmer railway station and embark on an amazing journey in the golden sands.
- Enjoy your one night in an amazing hotel and one night amidst the beautiful sand dunes of Jaisalmer.
- Have a traditional welcome with Tikka, aarti and non-alcoholic drinks after reaching at the camp site.
- Embark on the desert safari and get a chance to ride the camels with your loved ones.
- Enjoy the traditional Rajasthani dances and musical programs in the evening along with lip-smacking Rajasthani cuisines.
- Next morning, enjoy the sunrise over the golden sand of Jaisalmer as you enjoy the delicious breakfast and end your journey
22Visit Indo-Pak Border
After a spiritual visit to the Tanot Mat Mandir and the museum, you can make it to the Indo-Pak Border and witness the international borderline between India and Pakistan. However, before visiting the border, one needs to get proper documentations and permissions from the Indian Millitary and the local authority.23Photography Tour in Jaisalmer
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- SupplierMs. Raj
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About the Activity:- Experience Rajasthan like never before in just two hours by enthralling in a photography tour over the sand dunes and the surrounding vicinity.
- Take an adventurous trek into the desert national park while finding many photo opportunities.
- This tour is most suitable for wide anglers for the perfect imagery of wildlife and tradition.
24Visit the Jaisalmer Fort
Image Credit : Ana Raquel S. Hernandes - flickrAnother attraction in Jaisalmer which is a must visit for you is the Jaisalmer Fort. Jaisalmer's fort is a living urban focus, with around 3000 individuals dwelling inside its dividers. It is honeycombed with limit winding paths, fixed with houses and sanctuaries – alongside countless shops, guesthouses and eateries. You enter the fortification from the east, close Gopa Chowk, and go through four gigantic doors on the crisscrossing course to the upper segment.
The last entryway opens into the square that structures the fortress' middle, Dashera Chowk. The fort enormous yellow sandstone dividers are brownish lion shading amid the day, blurring to nectar gold as the sun sets, in this way covering the post in the yellow abandon. Hence, it is otherwise called the Sonar Quila or Golden Fort. The fort is situated along the southern edge of the city that bears its name, and is maybe one of the all the more striking landmarks in the territory, its overwhelming ridge area making the sprawling towers of its fortresses unmistakable for some miles around.
Timings: Opens from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Price: The entrance fee for the fort cost around Rs 30 for Indians and Rs 50 for Foreigners
Location: Jaisalmer Fort is located at Fort Road, Near Hanuman Circle, Amar Sagar Pol, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan 345001
25Visit the Gadsisar Lake
Image Credit : Terry Presley - FlickrIt is said that the Lakes of Rajasthan are known for its beauty and scenic views. If you are visiting Jaisalmer this time then Gadsisar lake is another must visit place for you. The Gadsisar Lake is a standout amongst the most celebrated vacationer destination in Jaisalmer which was built by Raja Rawal Jaisal, the main leader of Jaisalmer. In the later years Maharaja Garisisar Singh remade and patched up the lake.
This noteworthy lake is situated towards the south of Jaisalmer city and the entrance to the lake is through Tilon-Ki-Pol, a grand and imaginatively cut yellow sandstone entrance. The Tilon Ki Pol is decorated with a symbol of the Hindu god Vishnu, introduced in the year 1908. The bank of the Gadsisar Lake is encompassed by aesthetically cut Chattris, Temples, Shrines, and Ghats. Its appeal lies in the way that it was the main wellspring of water for the Jaisalmer city in the long time past days.
Because of its nearness to Bharatpur, distinctive transitory feathered creatures can likewise be seen on the bank of the lake, adding to its magnificence. This is the most famous point to take photos of Jaisalmer fort during early morning when the fort looks brilliant with the beams of the Sun and furthermore this place is also a famous bird watching site.
Boating Time: Opens from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Price: The approximate price for boating cost around Rs 10 to Rs 100 per person.
Location: The Gadsisar Lake is just 2 km away from Jaisalmer railway station
26Tanot Mata Temple
While you are visiting Jaisalmer there are a lot of places which you would want to explore. Out of the Jaisalmer tour you should definitely opt for this. If you have watched the movie ‘Border’ you have definitely seen the temple Tanot Mata Temple or Mateshwari Tanot Rai Mandir. Tanot Mata temple stayed untouched notwithstanding the overwhelming shelling by Pakistan amid Indo-Pak war of 1971.
The sanctuary is found near India - Pakistan Border and visitor is not permitted to go past this temple. According to the most established Charan writing Tannot Mata is new clone of awesome goddess Hinglaj Mata, and then after Tannot Mata progresses toward becoming Karni Mata, And known as Goddess Of Charan's. Goddess Tanot is accepted to be the incarnation of Goddess Hinglaz which is situated in Lasvela region of Baluchistan.
In 847 AD establishment of Goddess, Tanot was kept and icon was introduced. Era of Bhati Rajput deals with this sanctuary. Prior amid the Indo-Pak war of 1965, Tanot Mata temple did not touch by bombs by Pakistan Army while every one of the bombs did not detonate which falls in the region of the temple because of Goddess Tanot divine power. Those unexploded bombs now can be found in the Tanot Mata temple’s museum.
Location: Tanot Mata temple is located at 150 km from Jaisalmer city
27Visit Khaba Fort
Khaba Fort is a ruined fort set in the midst of a desolate abandon town. It's a structurally amazing point of interest brimming with scariness, history and supernatural quality. Meander the dusty boulevards fixed with disintegrating houses and practically without human movement. Khaba Fort goes back to the thirteenth century and was before a vital piece of Kuldhara, a town possessed by Paliwal Brahmins.
At some point amid the 1800s the inhabitants fled the town and abandoned an apparition town. Climb the staircase to the stronghold's passageway and envision a period when it was the point of convergence of a prosperous town. Appreciate the turreted towers, rich windows and mind boggling latticework. They fill in as a demonstration of the imaginative gifts of the Paliwal Brahmins. Stroll along the defenses and appreciate continuous perspectives of the town beneath and the encompassing field.
Go to the fortress' little gallery to see presentations of archeological relics found in and around the stronghold.
Timings: Opens from 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Price: The entrance price to the fort cost around Rs 50
Location: Khaba Fort is located at Khaba, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 30500128Visit Kuldhara Village
If ghost stories or haunted places fascinates you then Kuldhara Village in Jaisalmer is a must visit place for you. Kuldhara Village is most prominent for being deserted by each of the villagers in just a night. Kuldhara is a lonesome place that conveys lament to one's mind when one ponders the bound destiny of many villagers who were constrained to leave their ancestral land. It is the stories that make Kuldhara spooky as well as the place itself.
While you visit this village you will see series of mud houses with ruined walls and no roofs, standing tall like the skeletons of a tragic past. From the date it has been abandoned, the town stays desolate; lying same like the villagers had abandoned it hundreds of years prior! It is trusted that individuals who attempt to remain in the zone amid the evening time, encounter bizarre paranormal activities. The remains of the town incorporate 3 incineration grounds, with a few devails (memorial stones or cenotaphs).
The town was settled by the mid thirteenth century, as shown by two devali engravings. These engravings are dated in the Bhattik Samvat (a date-book time beginning in 623 CE), and record the death of two occupants in 1235 CE and 1238 CE individually.
Timings: Opens from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Price: The entrance fees for the village cost Rs 10 per person and 50 per person with Car
Location: Kuldhara Village located at 20 kilometres to the west of the desert town of Jaisalmer29Visit the Salim Singh ki Haveli
This Haveli is slightly different from the other Havelis in terms of art and sculpture. The roof of this Haveli has been built in the form of a peacock. At the entrance of the Haveli, there are tuskers made of sand stones guarding the haveli.
This haveli has 38 balconies and each balcony has its own artistry. The name given to this Haveli is Jahaz mahal because of the front of the haveli resembling ship stern. Thrillophilia recommends a visit to this Haveli to see how beautiful art can be.
30Visit the Patwon ki Haveli
Image Credit : 4ocima - flickrThe Patwon ki Haveli is considered to be one of the most important Havelis of Jaisalmer because of two important things: it was the first Haveli to be ever built in Jaisalmer and it is a cluster of 5 different havelis making it one of the biggest Havelis. The other name given to this Haveli is the “mansion of brocade merchants” because the Patwa family used to deal in gold and silver.
Currently, the Haveli is taken care of by the Rajasthan government. The gateways and arches of this Haveli are also masterpieces. The entire Haveli is made of yellow sandstone and the main gateway of this Haveli is brown.
31Visit the Jain Temple
Image Credit : Nagarjun Kandukuru - flickrJain temple is located within the boundaries of the Jaisalmer fort. This temple is amust visit on a Jaisalmer tour. Thrillophilia can make arrangements for you to get inside the temple. The temple is rich in architecture and art. The Jain temple still holds the idol of Parshvanath which has been built from black stones.32Spot Wildlife in a Desert National Park
Image Credit : ChinmayiskUnlike the other national parks in India, this park lies barren and is formed by sand-dunes, rocky surfaces and salt lake bottoms. The park also has some of the fixed dunes spreading throughout its length and breadth.
Home to some of the indigenous wildlife and avifauna species, this park represents a unique ecosystem. Chinkara, Indian Fox, Hare and Desert Cat are some of the most commonly found animals in this park. Amongst the birds, the Great Indian Bustard or the state bird of Rajasthan is found in abundance in this park.
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