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| Jaisalmer Tourism | Day/Night | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jewels of Marwar Package | 7 Days/6 Nights | ₹38,628 |
| Marvellous 4 Nights in Jodhpur & Jaisalmer Package | 5 Days/4 Nights | ₹24,972 |
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| Best of Rajasthan Package | 7 Days/6 Nights | ₹40,591 |
Nicknamed as the ‘Golden city of India’ owing to the monuments and buildings made from yellow sandstone, Jaisalmer has a royal charm. This city is located in the westernmost part of Rajasthan amidst the Thar desert. Jaisalmer tourism is an essential part of most of the India tour packages. The age-old traditions, golden forts, handicrafts and hospitality of this city attracts tourists from all over the world. Jaisalmer tourism proudly flaunts the rich legacy of art and craft that it has carried over centuries. You will be tempted to buy stone crafts, wooden artefacts and silver jewellery here. You can roam like Bedouins in the deserts with the desert safari, watch the magical sunset and camp at night on the golden sands while enjoying folk music and dance.
| Best Time to Visit: | From October to February |
| Official Language: | Hindi |
| Popular Places to Visit: | Jaisalmer Fort, Sam Sand Dunes, Patwon ki haveli, Jain Temples |
| Best Places to Stay: | The Mama’s Resort and Camp, Heritage Queen Sam Desert Camp, Club Mahindra, Suryagarh Palace |
| Best Places to Eat: | Desert Boy’s Dhani, The Trio, Jaisal Italy Restaurant, Sunset Palace Restaurant |
Being a desert city, the temperatures soar during the summer months. From October to February the temperature fluctuates between 10°C to 27°C making winters the best time to experience the adventures of Jaisalmer tour packages.
Hindi is the official language of Rajasthan. Other dialects used are Marwari, Mewari, Dhundhari, Mewati and Harauti. Thali Language, a part of Marwari language is spoken in Jaisalmer.
Located in the Thar desert, Jaisalmer is reachable from neighbouring cities like Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur.
There is no airport in Jaisalmer. The nearest airport is in Jodhpur which is 300Km from Jaisalmer. This airport is connected to all major Indian cities. You can fly to Jodhpur with Jaisalmer tour packages and then take a tourist cab to Jaisalmer.
The city has good road connectivity with other cities of Rajasthan and Gujarat. State-run buses and luxurious private buses run at regular intervals and take you to your destination so that you can enjoy the essence of Jaisalmer tourism.
There are direct trains from Jodhpur, Jaipur and Delhi to Jaisalmer.
The city offers plenty of places to visit. Here are a few of the star attractions among Jaisalmer tourist places.
Jaisalmer is a land of citadels and castles. is one of the largest forts in the world. You tend to lose the sense of scale while roaming in the palace inside the fort. It is an essential part of most of the Jaisalmer packages. The fort is built using yellow sandstone and stands majestically in the heart of the desert. It reflects a golden hue and is also called the “Golden Fort”. The other attractions within the fort are Raj Mahal, Laxminath Shrine, Merchant Havelis and the Jain temples. This fort is a jewel in the crown of Jaisalmer tourism.
Your trip with Jaisalmer tourism is incomplete without a visit to Sam Sand dunes. Take a look at these 30-60-meter-high sand dunes in the middle of the desert, with camel or jeep safaris. Spend a night at the desert camps and enjoy traditional music and dance performances. This unique experience with Jaisalmer packages will remain in your memory forever.
A paradise for lovers of art and architecture, this place is a must-visit destination on your Jaisalmer tourism package. This is a massive five-storied building constructed by a wealthy merchant and his sons. It is a cluster of five Havelis. The architecture of this haveli is breathtaking. The walls are decorated with elaborate murals, and you can see intricate carvings everywhere. There is a museum inside the haveli that showcases artefacts, furniture work, miniatures, mirror work and paintings. A section of this building now serves as the office of the Archaeological Survey of India.
The richness of Indian art and architecture at the Jain Temples in Jaisalmer Fort will amaze you. An unmissable part of Jaisalmer tourism packages, these temples have a religious as well as archaeological significance. Each of the temples is dedicated to a Jain Tirthankara. The intricate carvings inside the temples are world-renowned and attract many tourists. Located within the premises of Jaisalmer Fort, the idols of all the Tirthankaras are carved from marble except one that is sculpted from eight metals.
Jaisalmer tourism boasts of rich culture and food. Desert Boy’s Dhani is a strictly vegetarian restaurant. The décor and ambience are created with a touch of the rustic culture of Jaisalmer. The food is cooked in a traditional style and while you enjoy eating on the open terrace, get entertained with live performances by local artists. Try Daal Tadka and Malai kofta here.
If you are craving for good non-vegetarian food, then your wait is over. This place has a variety of dishes for their vegetarian patrons as well. Laal Maas (Mutton curry) with a can of beer is truly refreshing! Also, try Kadi Pakoda, Aloo stuffed with mint and Chicken Makhani in this restaurant. Make your holiday with Jaisalmer tourism memorable with food at “The Trio”.
With Jaisalmer tourism you needn’t be restricted to the local cuisine, you can savour Italian food as well. Enjoy the grandeur of the majestic Jaisalmer Fort while having some of the finest Italian dishes. Sit on the open terrace or select a room with a seating arrangement near a jharokha (window) and enjoy a pizza and garlic bread with a glass of Chardonnay.
Tourism in Jaisalmer is incomplete without the authentic ‘Rajasthani thali’. Visit this rooftop restaurant to taste the best thali with Jaisalmer tourism. The decor impresses travellers with Dhaba-style cushions and delicious food. Try the pasta, paneer dishes, chana masala and malai koftas here.
Most of the Jaisalmer tour packages give you a list of hotels to choose from. If you want to experience the royal charm with Jaisalmer tourism packages, then there are a few hotels that replicate the lifestyle of the royal families.
It is one of the most popular activities on Jaisalmer tourism packages. Get a panoramic view of the golden city from a height of 100ft while soaring in the sky. An instructor accompanies you and safety is taken care of.
Desert safari is an integral part of tourism in Jaisalmer. Enjoy camel riding, folk dance and Rajasthani dinner on this excursion. This activity is included in most of the holiday tour packages. You can choose a half-day desert safari or extend it by spending a night at the desert camps.
Drive through the deserts and witness the lives of the villagers. Spot the Blackbuck antelope and several migratory birds in the desert area. Most travellers indulge in this activity when travelling on holiday packages to Jaisalmer.
This village has been lying abandoned for many centuries. Local people believe that this village is haunted. Clan of 85 villages was evacuated by the inhabitants in one night. Since then, there are no traces of human life. Visiting this village is the most spine-chilling activity of Jaisalmer tourism.