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Jaisalmer Travel Guide
Places to visit, things to do, local food and the best time to go – Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
- Best time: October To March
- 17 places to see
About Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is a former medieval trading center and a princely state in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, in the heart of the Thar Desert. Known as the "Golden City," it's distinguished by its yellow sandstone architecture. Dominating the skyline is Jaisalmer Fort, a sprawling hilltop citadel buttressed by 99 bastions. Behind its massive walls stand the ornate Maharaja's Palace and intricately carved Jain temples.
Places to visit in Jaisalmer
- Jaisalmer Fort
- Khaba Fort
- Amar Sagar Lake
- Gadisar Lake
- Tanot Mata Temple
- Desert National Park
- Khuri Dunes
- Ramdevra Temple
- Salim Singh Ki Haveli
- Jain Temples Of Jaisalmer
- Desert Cultural Centre And Museum
- Mool Sagar
- Sam Sand Dunes
- Akal Wood Fossil Park
- Patwon Ki Haveliyan
- Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli
- Bada Bagh
Things to do in Jaisalmer
- Boating
- Camping
- Folk Dance/Music
- Camel Safari
- Puppet Show
- Jeep Safaris
Famous food in Jaisalmer
- Murgh-E-Subz
- Ker Sangria
- Kadi Pakora
- Bhanonaloo
- Mutton Saag
- Masala Raita
- Dal Bati Choorma
- Mughal Chicken Recipes
- Panchadhari Laddoos
- Local Styled Lassi
- Poha
- Jalebi
- Kachori
- Ghotua – Iconic Dessert Item
- Bhang
Things to buy in Jaisalmer
- Camel leather shoes (jootis)
- Souvenirs
- Gold and silver jewellery
- Embroidered silk
- Leather belts
- Oil lamps
- Handicrafts
- Sarees
Where to shop in Jaisalmer
- Sadar Bazaar
- Sonaron ka Baas
- Bhatia Bazaar
- Seema Gram
- Manak Chowk
- Pansari Bazaar
- Shree Krishna Saree
- Bellissimafort
Night life
- Sam Desert Nights
- Desert Cultural Center
- Incredible Discotheque
- Nachana Haveli
- Mirage Hotel
- Jaisal Club Limited
