Jaisalmer is the famous, “Golden City” of Rajasthan and is situated in the heart of Thar Desert. Crowned by a golden sandstone fort and several gorgeous Jain Temples, the city is very popular amongst tourists. The crumbling relics of classic havelis and castles are great reminiscent of the splendid era of royalty that existed on this land years ago. Another enchanting draw-card of Jaisalmer holiday packages is the cultural vivacity of the region; the mirror-work and embroidery of the region is renowned world-wide. For a rejuvenating royal experience travelers prefer 2-3 days stay in the city and their Jaisalmer tour packages are designed to perfection by incorporating all the essential elements of the city.
Best Time to Visit: The city forms a part of the Thar Desert and has mostly sandy terrain. Since the temperature reaches scorching high during Summers, winters here are mild and enjoyable. Hence the time period between October- March is considered ideal for Jaisalmer tours. Also, this is the festive period during which many popular Hindu festivals are celebrated and hence travelers get to be part of the jubilation as well. The Desert Festival is also held in the month of February and hence is one of the most preferred times of the year for touring Jaisalmer.
Best Places to See: The golden city of Rajasthan is dotted with several fascinating palaces and regal establishments such as:
Best Time to Visit: The city forms a part of the Thar Desert and has mostly sandy terrain. Since the temperature reaches scorching high during Summers, winters here are mild and enjoyable. Hence the time period between October- March is considered ideal for Jaisalmer tours. Also, this is the festive period during which many popular Hindu festivals are celebrated and hence travelers get to be part of the jubilation as well. The Desert Festival is also held in the month of February and hence is one of the most preferred times of the year for touring Jaisalmer.Best Places to See: The golden city of Rajasthan is dotted with several fascinating palaces and regal establishments such as:
- Jaisalmer Fort: It is the most prominent landmark of Jaisalmer with a robust sandstone structure and fine artistry. The giant formation was built to provide a strong protection system against enemies and its giant walls reflect honey-gold sheen when the sun rays fall upon it.
- Jain Temples: Remarkably beautiful Jain temples in Jaisalmer are dedicated to 16th Tirthankar Lord Shantinath and 23rd Tirthankar Lord Parshvnath. These temples house some of the oldest libraries in the country and hence are the ideal places to explore ancient manuscripts and artefacts.
- Havelis: There are various fabulously designed havelis or royal residences across Jaisalmer. These properties were created during the royal era to meet stature of royal families. Some such interesting havelis include Salam Singh-ki-haveli, Patwaon-ki-haveli, Haveli Shreenath, Nathmalji-ki-haveli and more. Their lavish alcoves, carved balconies, well-crafted archways were designed to perfection as per royal taste.
Accommodation Options: Ranging from guesthouses to heritage hotels and desert camp there is no dearth of hotels in the city. Travelers can make their pick from a variety of accommodation options as per their budget. Jaisalmer Desert Camp is located in the midst of desert wilderness and consists of Deluxe tents which are equipped with various modern amenities.
* To experience the real essence of the city one must include a desert safari in their Jaisalmer holiday packages. The safari introduces travelers to the magical desert of the land and takes you past various villages with their own unique cultures and rituals. The safari reaches its end in the evening when travelers reach their campsite and interesting sitting spaces are set to create the right atmosphere for a memorable evening full of dance, music, food and lots of fun.
