The pride and honor of Rajasthan, Jaisalmer is the most popular desert city in all over India and a major part of Rajasthan Tour Package. Jaisalmer invites tourists from all across the world to experience the exciting desert safari in the elongated stretch of the Great Thar Desert. The town is well-known as the Golden City of Rajasthan due to its alluring yellowish-sandstone structures that give the city golden-yellow tinge during the day time. Undoubtedly, a Jaisalmer Tour offers a remarkable introduction with the age-old cultures, traditions, intriguing desert festivals, and more. Here are enlisted 7 amazing things to do in Jaisalmer for your remarkable desert holidays in the golden city.
Camping over the dunes
The foremost attraction of Jaisalmer, Camping over the dunes is always a part of every traveler’s wishlist. No other activity can beat the charm and stunning experience of camping in Jaisalmer. Gazing the twinkling stars in a dark with a complete arrangement of camping like toiletries, water, food, and more is the best thing you must enjoy once in a lifetime. Many travel operators arrange traditional folk dance and music performance for entertaining the guests.
Discover Jaisalmer Fort
Impressive and huge sandcastle emerging from the desert, the Jaisalmer Fort exudes sublime beauty. The golden fort is the only lively fortress in the world where the public of old city resides. The ethereal sandstone castle is reckoned as the largest living fortress in India and is also enlisted as UNESCO’s World Heritage Site under the Hill Forts of Rajasthan. Jaisalmer Fort is also known as the Golden Fort or the Sonar Quila, it offers an amazing sight to behold at sunset that leaves its admirers mesmerized.
Explore Patwon ki Haveli
Illustrious as one of the most important Havelis of Jaisalmer, the Patwon ki Haveli exhibits remarkable arches and gateways comprised of yellowish sandstone structure. Gazing at the spellbinding interiors and exteriors of the haveli is one of the things that you must not ignore while on a trip to Jaisalmer. It is one of the huge mansions in Jaisalmer. Beautifully adorned with lavishly carved wooden ceilings, airy courtyards, and 60 balconies each carved distinctively make this haveli look elegant and stunning.
Pay esteem at Jain Temples
The Jain Temples in Jaisalmer are dated back to around 15th or 16th century and are a stunning series of seven unified temples. Located within the premises of the Jaisalmer fort, these sacred shrines are carved out of the yellow-sandstone and are one of the most attractive monuments of Jaisalmer. The beautiful intricate carvings on the temple structure stand as a neck to neck competitor to those of Ranakpur Jain Temples.
Shopping in Jaisalmer bazaars
Jaisalmer bazaars are a paradise for shopaholics and tourists. Bhatia Bazaar in Jaisalmer is the most popular market that offers a great collection of the souvenirs and traditional stuff of Rajasthan. It is one of the oldest markets in Jaisalmer. Apart from this, there are many other markets in Jaisalmer which are perfect for shopping of silk fabrics, cotton embroideries, leather goods, oil lamps, mirrors, carpets, designer wooden boxes, antique jewellery, and more are worth buying in Jaisalmer.
Boating at Gadsisar Lake
The Gadsisar Lake is an artificial lake in Jaisalmer which was constructed by Rajput ruler Maharawal Jaisal Singh to resolve the problem of water scarcity in the city. The entrance to the lake is intriguing as the lake itself. It is the most popular attraction of Jaisalmer which offers a stunning sunrise and sunset view to capture from. The lake is beautifully surrounded by aesthetically crafted temples, chattris, and ghats that adorn the lake. During the winter season, the lake becomes a paradise for bird watchers to capture the magnificent bird species wandering over the lake.
Reveal the history behind Tazia Tower
Beautiful 5 storied structure each having its own significant value; the Tazia Tower is a major tourist attraction in Jaisalmer. Well-planned Jaisalmer sightseeing tour includes an excursion to the tower to observe that all the five balconies are distinctly designed. The tower was bestowed to the imperial rulers by the architects.
All these exciting activities to do in Jaisalmer will give you a bag full of memories from the Golden City of Rajasthan. So, while booking your Jaisalmer Tour Package and enlist all these things on your sightseeing tour and enjoy the best holidays in the city.
