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Jaisalmer Tourism:<\/span> Know all about\u00a0Places to visit in Jaisalmer, Activities in Jaisalmer & where to stay in Jaisalmer<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Are you interested in staying in an authentic Rajasthani theme hotel, or visit stunning haveli\u2019s (mansions) & enjoy outdoor activities like desert safari? Then you should visit Jaisalmer.<\/p>\n

In our Jaisalmer Tourism Guide for 2018\/19, you’ll get genuine information on:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Tourist places in Jaisalmer
\n2. Desert activities for travellers
\n3. How to reach Jaisalmer
\n4. Tour packages for Jaisalmer
\n5. Tourist cities near Jaisalmer
\n6.\u00a0Best months to visit Jaisalmer
\n7. Best hotels & desert camps in Jaisalmer city & desert area.<\/p>\n

View details for all these points below,\u00a0& feel free to call our manager Mr Singh at\u00a0+91 9772282797\/ 9828627722, or fill the contact form at the end of this page.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Best tourist places to visit in Jaisalmer<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>
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1. Jaisalmer Golden Fort<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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25% of the total population & 1\/3rd tourist sites of Jaisalmer, is at the “Jaisalmer Golden Fort<\/strong><\/a>“.\u00a0Here you must visit sites like:<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 4 huge entry gates
\n–<\/strong> Heritage Haveli’s (see point 3)
\n–<\/strong> Laxminath Temple
\n–<\/strong> 500 years old Jain temples<\/p>\n

Jaisalmer Fort is a Unesco world heritage site & its local bazaars\u00a0are full of colourful handicrafts & rooftop restaurants.<\/p>\n

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2. Gadisar Lake<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Gadisar\/Gadsisar lake<\/a> is a 600-year-old\u00a0artificial lake built by Rawal Jaisal, to store rainwater. Here\u00a0you can enjoy activities like:<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> Enter through Tilon Ki Pol
\n–<\/strong> Explore beautiful temples, ghats &\u00a0chhatri’s.
\n–<\/strong> Enjoy boat ride (at evening)
\n–<\/strong> Take pictures of migratory birds<\/p>\n

The timing of\u00a0Gadsisar lake is from 9 am to 8 pm & there is no entry fee here. You only need to pay Rs 10 to 50 for the boat ride.<\/p>\n

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3. Haveli’s (Mansions)<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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At Jaisalmer, you’ll find beautiful Haveli’s which were once the residence of Jaisalmer royal family. Now, they have been turned into Museums & some must-visit ones are:<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> Patwon Haveli
\n–<\/strong> Salim Singh Haveli
\n–<\/strong> Raja ka Mahal
\n–<\/strong> Nathmalji Ki Haveli<\/p>\n

Apart from these, you should also visit Badal Mahal<\/strong>, a 5 storey palace turned hotel & museum.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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4. Bada Bagh (Cenotaph)<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Bada Bagh or Bara Bagh is a memorial built by Jaisalmer royal family to\u00a0remember their kings, especially Jaisal Singh. Here you will find:<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> Yellow sandstone Chhatris
\n–<\/strong> An artificial water tank & dam
\n–<\/strong> Sandstone built domes
\n–<\/strong> Square Pavilions<\/p>\n

The entry fee here is Rs 50, & Bada Bagh is open from 8 am to 6 pm. Plus, it’s advised to carry a water bottle, as this site is 6 km outside Jaisalmer city.<\/p>\n

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5. Vyas Chhatri (Cenotaph)<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Vyas Chhatri<\/strong><\/a> is named after Ved Vyas, the writer of Mahabharat. Vyas Chhatri is open from 8 am to\u00a07:30 pm & here you will find:<\/p>\n

–\u00a0<\/strong>Beautiful cenotaph
\n–\u00a0<\/strong>Wall cravings & statues
\n–\u00a0<\/strong>Sandstone built domes
\n–\u00a0<\/strong>Square Pavilions<\/p>\n

Vyas Chhatri is a popular site to capture a beautiful sunset & from August to March, you’ll find many\u00a0local musicians playing\u00a0Algoza (wooden flute) over here.<\/p>\n

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6. Sam sand dunes<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Sam sand dunes, is one of the most popular sand dunes areas in Jaisalmer district.\u00a0Sam is 45 km west of Jaisalmer city and here you can enjoy activities like:<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> Camel safari & kart ride
\n–<\/strong> Jeep safari or Dune bashing
\n–<\/strong> Tribal dance at desert camps
\n–<\/strong> Night stay at desert camps.<\/p>\n

The best to visit Sam sand dunes is from August to March & you can view our list of Top 10 desert camps in Jaisalmer<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for more details.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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7. Jaisalmer War Museum<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Jaisalmer War Museum (JWM) is a popular tourist attraction, which is just 8 km east of the city & it presents an impressive collection of:<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> Captured war\u00a0vehicles\u00a0of 1965 war
\n–<\/strong> Captured tanks of 1971 war (Indo-Pak)
\n–<\/strong> Captured arms ammunition of 47, 48, 65, 99 war
\n–<\/strong> And a\u00a0cafeteria + souvenir shop.<\/p>\n

You will find Jaisalmer War Museum unique & interesting & the timings here is from 9 am to 7 pm and entry is free.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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8. Desert Culture Centre & Museum<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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This is a private museum run by\u00a0Mr\u00a0NK Sharma (historian, writer, teacher). You must come here in evening to enjoy:<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> Evening puppet show
\n–<\/strong> Information about Jaisalmer culture
\n–<\/strong> And many\u00a0souvenirs<\/p>\n

The museum timing is from 10 am to 8 pm, but the best time to visit is 6:30 pm or 7:30 pm & the\u00a0entry fee of Rs 50 per person.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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And all these 8 sites are some of the must-visit tourist attractions in Jaisalmer, which require at least\u00a03 days\/ 2 nights of your time.<\/p>\n

Below you will find details on a few more tourist sites that you can explore near Jaisalmer, along with a list of:<\/p>\n