Jaisalmer Trip Overview
Explore Jaisalmer’s most interesting historical sites in one day, ideal if you have limited time. Visit the Golden Fort ( Sonar Kila ), Jain Temple in the Fort, Salim Singh Ki Haveli, Patwa Ki Haveli, Nathamal Ki Haveli, Mandir Palace, Old Market of Jaisalmer and Gadisagar Lake and Vyas Chatri for Beautiful sunset. You’ll travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle, and enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off.
Later in the day, enjoy an afternoon of shopping in Jaisalmer where you will find an enticing variety of goods. See some of the most precious Silver Jewelry, Bangles, Clothes, Lather things and Handicraft etc.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Jaisalmer, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
Explore Jaisalmer Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India
Explore Jaisalmer’s most interesting historical sites in one day, ideal if you have limited time. Visit the Golden Fort ( Sonar Kila ), Jain Temple in the Fort, Salim Singh Ki Haveli, Patwa Ki Haveli, Nathamal Ki Haveli, Mandir Palace, Old Market of Jaisalmer and Gadisagar Lake and Vyas Chatri for Beautiful sunset. You’ll travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle, and enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off.
Later in the day, enjoy an afternoon of shopping in Jaisalmer where you will find an enticing variety of goods. See some of the most precious Silver Jewelry, Bangles, Clothes, Lather things and Handicraft etc.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Jaisalmer Fort, Fort Road, Jaisalmer 345001 India
Jaisalmer’s fort is a living urban centre, with about 3000 people residing within its walls. It is honeycombed with narrow winding lanes, lined with houses and temples – along with a large number of handicraft shops, guesthouses and restaurants. You enter the fort from the east, near Gopa Chowk, and pass through four massive gates on the zigzagging route to the upper section. The final gate opens into the square that forms the fort’s centre, Dashera Chowk.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jain Temples, Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer 345001 India
The Jain Temples are one of the oldest temples in Jaisalmer which are situated inside the Jaisalmer Fort complex. These Jain temples are the most important religious attractions in Jaisalmer.
There are seven Jain temples in total which are built during 12th and 15th centuries AD. These Jain temples are dedicated to different Jain tirthankars. Among these temples, the biggest one is the Parsvanath Temple and is most attractive; others being Chandraprabhu temple, Rishabdev temple, Shitalnath Temple, Kunthanath Temple, and Shantinath Temple.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Salim Singh-ki Haveli, Near Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer India
This 18th-century haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence) has an amazing, distinctive shape. It’s narrow for the first floors, and then the top storey spreads out into a mass of carving, with graceful arched balconies surmounted by pale-blue cupolas. The beautifully arched roof has superb carved brackets in the form of peacocks
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kothari’s Patwaon-Ki-Haveli, Near Patwa Complex, Patwa Haveli, Jaisalmer 345001 India
The biggest fish in the haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence) pond is Patwa-ki-Haveli, which towers over a narrow lane, its intricate stonework like honey-coloured lace. Divided into five sections, it was built between 1800 and 1860 by five Jain brothers who made their fortunes in brocade and jewellery. It’s all very impressive from the outside; however, the first of the five sections, the privately owned Kothari’s Patwa-ki-Haveli Museum, richly evokes 19th-century life and is the only one worth paying entry for.
Other sections include two largely empty government-owned ‘museums’ and two private sections containing shops.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mandir Palace, Jaisalmer India
A Prominent Landmark In This Spectacular Heritage City Is Mandir Palace, Which Had Been The Residence Of The Rulers Of Jaisalmer For More Than Two Centuries. Mandir Palace Is An Exquisitely Carved Architectural Marvel Of Ornate Balconies, Canopies And Delicately Carved Screens That Represent A High Point Of Local Craftsmanship In Its Finest And Purest Form. A Noticeable Feature Of Mandir Palace Is Its Tower Called ‘Badal Vilas’, Which Stands Out As The Tallest Structure Below The Hill-Top City Fort.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Gadsisar Sagar Lake, Near Tilon Ki Gate Near Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer 345001 India
Gadi Sagar lake situated to the south of the city of Jaisalmer. Gadi Sagar a rain-water lake of Jaisalmer, is located amidst calm and cool surroundings.
This sylvan lake is surrounded by innumerable temples and holy shrines. The water of this lake is crystal clear. Water sports such as boating can be done in this lake. It holds the water supply of the entire city. Numerous migratory birds can be seen flocking around the lake. There is also a famous Krishna temple built on top of the yellow sandstone gate.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Vyas Chhatri, Bada bagh Vyas chattri,Dedansar road, Jaisalmer 345001 India
The cenotaphs here are the most fabulous structures in Jaisalmer, and one of its major tourist attractions. Dedicated to Sage Vyas, who wrote the epic poem Mahabharata, Vyas Chhatri has beautiful memorials, and is a cremation ground for Brahmins.
The yellow sandstone cenotaphs are built on raised platforms, with intricately designed chhatris on top of finely chiseled pillars.
They are a striking example of Rajasthani architecture. Built on a hill, you could see the Golden Fort of Jaisalmer in the distance, and fascinating sunset views.
Duration: 30 minutes
