14 Best Tourist Places in Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer is known as the "Golden City." Jaisalmer is a well-known tourist attraction in Rajasthan. Tourists like taking a desert safari through the desert's huge sand dunes. Jaisalmer proudly welcomes visitors from all around the world to familiarise visitors with its magnificent world of color, history, and fable. Jaisalmer's tourist spots are described below.

1. Gadisar Lake

This lake is situated on the outskirts of Jaisalmer. The lovely Gadisar lake is an ideal place for people seeking peace and serenity. There was no irrigation system, no canal, or any other technology to transport water to the desert areas of Rajasthan in the middle ages. So Raja Rawal Jaisal constructed this reservoir to solve the water issue and fulfill the need of these people. This lake is situated near the Jaisalmer fort. The lake provides great relief from the desert's hot temperatures.

Gadisar lake's attractions:

1. Tillon ki Pol:

Tillon ki Pol is also known as Tillon Gate. The first thing that visitors see is the Tillon Gate, which welcomes visitors to the lake's magnificent environs.

2. Boat Riding:

There are boat rides available at varied prices. They boat around the lake, where visitors can relax and appreciate the true tranquility of the lake.

Boating fees:

The fee for a Row boat ride is 10 rupees per person.
The fee for a Paddle boat ride is 50 rupees per person.
The fee for a Shikara ride is 100 rupees per person.

3. Feeding the fish:

The lake is teeming with scuffling shoals of catfish that congregate towards the shore in a clump in the hope of food when they sense a human presence.

4. Picturesque Views:

The lake provides a stunning scene to capture in visitors mind's, eyes, and the camera also. The lovely lake offers a beautiful and calm environment in which visitors spend an hour or more.

Time required to see the entire site: 1 - 2 hours

Best months to visit: October to March

2. Patwon ki Haveli

In Jaisalmer, it is a popular tourist spot. The Mansion of Brocade Merchants is another name of this haveli. It is a beautiful collection of five little Havelis at one location. This haveli was built in the style of traditional Jaisalmer architecture. It was built of yellow sandstone and featured beautiful carvings. The interiors of this haveli are fascinating with mirrorwork, door frames, pillars, high ceilings, and paintings. This haveli has sixty Jharokhas and windows.

Time required to see the entire site: 1 - 2 hours

Best months to visit: September to February

Entry fees:

Indian citizens have to pay 20 rupees as an entry fee.
For Foreigners entry fee is 100 rupees per head.
The video camera entry fee is 100 rupees per camera.
The still camera entry fee is 50 rupees per camera.

3. Sam Sand Dunes

This is one of the country's most authentic desert locations. This desert offers breathtaking views of sunrise and sunset. Here, visitors can go on a desert safari and take a camel ride. Tourists enjoy activities like folk dancing, musical events, real Rajasthani cuisine, and fun activities exhibiting Rajasthan's history and traditions in this desert. Every year there is Desert Festival celebrated in the dunes area in February month. This festival is celebrated for 3 days.

4. Jain Temples

These temples are located at Jaisalmer fort. These shrines are a must-see destination in the city. These temples offer religious importance as well as ancient wisdom. The main attraction of these temples is the Dilwara style of architecture. Within the Jaisalmer Fort, there are seven Jain temples, and all seven temples are linked to one another. The same golden-yellow Jaisalmeri stone was used in their construction.

Best months to visit: November to March

Time required to see the entire site: 1 - 2 hours

Best months to visit: October to March

5. Nathmal Ki Haveli

This haveli is a lovely tourist site in Jaisalmer. Beautiful artwork crafted with 1.5 kilograms of gold leaf adorns the haveli's interior. The architectural style of the haveli is a beautiful mix of Islamic, Rajput, and Rajasthani styles. The haveli particularly looks beautiful during sunrise and sunset. Pictures of flowers, livestock, and horses adorn the haveli's pillars and give visitors a glimpse into the kingdom's asic lifestyle of the time.

Time required to see the entire site: 1 - 2 hours

Best months to visit: October to February

6. Kuldhara Village

This township is often known as a ghost town, and this is an interesting attraction. For those who enjoy exploring the ruins of old forts and communities, this is a must-see spot. This village gate is open between 8 AM to 6 PM daily. The residents seal the gates of the villages after sundown since the spot is considered haunted. The entrance fee to Kuldhara Village is ten rupees per head.

Time required to see the entire site: 2 - 3 hours

Best months to visit: October to February

7. Vyas Chhatri

It is situated within Bada Bagh. Vyas Chhatri is one of Jaisalmer's most popular tourist attractions. Vyas Chhatri is a golden sandstone building that serves as an example of Rajasthani architecture. Aside from admiring the chhatris' architecture, visitors enjoy stunning views of Jaisalmer fort.

Time required to see the entire site: 30 - 45 minutes

Best months to visit: October to March

8. Desert National Park

This park is nature lovers' delight, and it is one of the country's largest national parks. This park has many animals, cacti, birds, and other desert plants. Eagle, Bengal fox, blackbuck, great Indian bustard, chinkara, falcon, and desert cat are some of the birds and animals that are seen in this park. Laid-back camel safaris are one of the famous methods to see the park. Riding over rolling dunes and bleak plains atop a camel is a breathtaking experience. The entrance fee for parking is 100 rupees per head.

About Desert National Park's Flora and Fauna:

1. Animals:

The park is home to the spiny-tail lizard, sandfish, dangerous vipers, desert monitors, and krait, among other animals. Desert foxes and Bengal foxes are abundant in the park, and they are most often spotted under the karir trees eating berries. Other animals in parks include Blackbuck Antelope, Gazeella gazelle, cervicapra Rajputana chinkara, Bengalensis, Indian fox Vulpes, and desert cat Felis libyes.

2. Birds:

Birdwatchers will enjoy the desert national park. The Great Indian Bustard is seen in large numbers at this location. Other birds that are seen in this park are Long-Legged Buzzards, Partridges, Bee-Eaters, Macqueen's Bustard, Falcons, Vultures, Shrikes, Larks, Demoiselle Crane, Sandgrouse, Honey Buzzards, etc.

3. Reptiles:

The park is home to a number of reptile species. A few of them are saw-scaled viper, monitor lizard, common krait, Russell's viper, and spiny-tailed lizard.

Time required to see the entire site: 2 - 3 hrs

Best months to visit: November to February

9. Tanot Mata Temple

This shrine is located in Tanot. It is a must-see site in Jaisalmer. According to the Jawans stationed nearby, despite Pakistani bombardment and shelling, this shrine stayed intact. BSF looks after and maintains this heritage site. The temple's goddess is thought to be a manifestation of the Hinglaj Mata Goddess. The native deity Tanot is also known as Awad Mata.

Time required to see the entire site: 30 - 45 minutes

Best months to visit: November to March

10. Bada Bagh

Bada Bagh is roughly 6 kilometers from Jaisalmer. It is one of Rajasthan's glorious past artifacts. Bada Bagh is mainly a cluster of cenotaphs situated in a landscape near Jaisalmer. This is a famous destination because it is a garden with all of the Maharajas' cenotaphs. The garden provides a stunning setting to visitors along with several dull brown chhatris, and the domes are square, round, or pyramidal in shape. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching or simply admire the wonderful surroundings while strolling through the garden.

Time required to see the entire site: 1 - 2 hours

Best months to visit: October to February

Entry Fees:

Indian citizens have to pay 20 rupees to 50 rupees as an entry fee.
For Foreigners entry fee is 50 rupees to 100 rupees per head.
The still camera entry fee is 20 rupees to 100 rupees per camera.
The video camera entry fee is 50 rupees to 150 rupees per camera.

11. Amar Sagar Lake

This lake cum oasis is a famous boating destination. It also provides stunning views of the sunset and sunrise, as well as the surrounding temples and sanctuaries. This lake is an oasis near Amar Singh's palace. A series of stairs and a pavilion connects the lake to the palace. Visitors must visit the palace that resembles a pattern of apartments. The palace is known for its murals, ponds, Shiva temple, and wells, and this palace has five stories.

Time required to see the entire site: 1 - 2 hours

Best months to visit: October to March

12. Mandir Palace

This is an important historical site in the city, well-known for its superb craftsmanship, and it is a popular tourist attraction. The Jaisalmer rulers lived at this palace for approximately more than 200 years. The intricately carved screens, canopies, and ornamental balconies tell so much about the skilled artisans of that era.

Time required to see the entire site: 1 - 2 hours

Best months to visit: October to March

Entry Fees:

For Indian citizens, there is no entry fee.
For Foreigners entry fee is 10 rupees per head.
For the camera, visitors have to pay an entry fee, and the camera entry fee is 50 rupees per camera.
The camcorder entry fee is 100 rupees per camcorder.

13. Thar Heritage Museum

L Narayan Khatri established this museum. The museum not only informs visitors about Jaisalmer's history but also about Rajasthan's rich culture, heritage, folk art, and architectural style. This museum also has a remarkable collection of Jaisalmer antiques, fossils, gadgets, cooking equipment, and turbans. Apart from this, the museum houses a unique sea fossil collection, manuscripts, coins, documents, ornaments of the desert horses, postcards, ships, and weapons. The snakes and ladder game, as well as a charming puppet play, keep tourists entertained at the museum.

Time required to see the entire site: 1 - 2 hours

Best months to visit: October to March

Entry Fees:

For Indian citizens, the entry fee is 30 rupees per head.
For Foreigners entry fee is 70 rupees per head.

14. Jaisalmer Fort

This is a famous destination in the Jaisalmer. This fort is situated on the magnificent dunes of the Thar Desert. It is not just a fort; it is a miniature village complete with residences, shops, temples, and restaurants. This fort is an extraordinary rustic mix of Rajputana and Islamic architecture. This fort looks very beautiful in the light of the moon at night. Hawa Pol, Ganesh Pol, Jawahar Pol, and Rang Pol are the fort's four entrances, each of which is uniquely and artistically carved.

Time required to see the entire site: 3 - 4 hours

Best months to visit: November to March