Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer is famous for its sightseeing view along with forts, culture, and fossil stone. Jaisalmer is located in Rajasthan in India. The Golden City earned its name because it has many yellowish stone ancient forts and Jain temple is the major charm of the city. Further, the city brightens its color in the heart of the Thar Desert. Thar desert is the great Indian desert. Moreover, the Jaisalmer population is around 78,000 and the administrative headquarters is the Jaisalmer district. It was found by Rawal Jaisal. Above all, every geologist should once visit Jaisalmer. 

 

How to reach the Golden City of India

For enjoying the weather and the yellow stone place you can take the train, bus, your car, and flight. Flight of Jaisalmer airport provides its facility to Mumbai, Delhi, Surat, Jodhpur, Jaipur, and Ahmedabad, or if you want to enjoy the travel and city then owning a car or minibus would be a perfect idea. But the choice is yours what vehicle you will adopt as your suitability. 

 

Things to do in Jaisalmer

 

Visit Jaisalmer local Bazar 

Visiting Jaisalmer local Bazar will give you pleasure and enjoyment, although, the opportunity to see new and traditional works. You can buy puppets, Rajasthani textile, items of wood, yellowish stone framework, decorative items, and works. For buying items you can visit Bhatia Bazar, Sadar Bazar, pansori Bazar, and Manak Chowk. Also, sooner ka baas.

Parasailing And paramotoring 

Parasailing in a local language known as Hanoi. Flying above the desert and taking a perfect view of the desert will be awesome. Auto, taxi, car, train, and the local vehicle are the perfect reach. Charges will be INR 760. However, paramotoring will be an adventurous task. Paramotoring charges will be INR 2000. 

Dune bashing and quad biking

If you love to do thrilling things then you should try quad biking and Dune bashing. Quad biking is famous for biking and Dune bashing is a desert safari. The cost of Dune bashing is INR 3500 per person and quad biking is INR 1700. Enjoy the thrills in Jaisalmer with sand and weather. 

 

Best time to visit the yellowish stone city

According to analysis and reviews, October to March time is considered best for visiting Jaisalmer. Because the weather used to be perfect and the showers sparkled between October and March. So, you can enjoy the desert safari. Additionally, in February The desert festival attracts tourists from all over the world. 

 

Honeymoon in honey color city

For the honeymoon period, you can choose the Golden City of India which turned the honey golden color in sunset time. Moreover, the time of October to March will have amazing weather. Thus, enjoy the lovely weather and place with your loved one. To conclude, visiting Jaisalmer with your partner will be a smart choice. 

Top tourist places in Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer Fort

Jaisalmer fort was built by Bhati ruler Rawal Jaisal in 1156. It is located in Meru Hill and is known as Trikoot Garh. Importantly, it changes the color of the day and sunset. It turned yellowish in the day and turned honey gold color while sunset. You should visit the royal place( raj mahal), laminate temple, and Jain temples in it.

Jain heritage

Jaisalmer has influenced the Jain community. Thus, you will find many Jain temples. For example, 16th Tirthankara, Vishwanath, shitalnath temple, kunthunath temple, Shanti Nath temple, and so on. Among parshwanath is a big one and many devotees come there. Moreover, the oldest and factual things related to Jains you will get in the old library of Jaisalmer. Moreover, Jain temples are built in dilwara style which is more wonderful and stylish.

Museums

There is not only one museum that you should visit. Here is the full list of museums you should visit while you are in Jaisalmer.
1. Tanot museum 2. Jaisalmer fort palace museum 3. Desert culture and center museum 4. Government museum 5. Jaisalmer war museum 6. Jaisalmer folklore museum 7. Akal fossil park museum 8. Cactus park museum

Moti Mahal ( Salim Singh ki haveli)

Salim Singh ki haveli was built in 1815 by Salim Singh. Along with a peacock-shaped roof and multiple balconies. That increases its show and brightness. Moreover, it was constructed 300 years ago. The exact address of the Moti Mahal is Amar Sagar pol, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Pincode is 345001. Visiting time is perfect for anyone as it is 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Gadisar lake

Also known as Gadsisar lake. Gadisar lake is situated in the Jaisalmer district. King Rawal Singh was built in 1156 AD, but after Gadsi Singh rebuilt it in 1367 AD. Furthermore, Gadisar lake water never dries because it takes water from the Indira Gandhi canal, although, it has many shrines of warriors and Hindu gods and goddesses.