Top 16 places to visit in Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer is in the middle of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. The city is the most famous place in Rajasthan. Jaisalmer is also popular as the "golden city." It has beautiful views and buildings to visit.

There are lakes, beautiful Jain temples, and havelis all over the city. The beautiful Fort of Jaisalmer is one of the best places to see in Jaisalmer. It is one of the most massive fortified towns in the world and has been fully preserved. The Fort is also on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Bada Bagh / Bara Bagh

Bada Bagh is one of the places to visit in Jaisalmer. The Bagh in Jaisalmer is mostly a group of cenotaphs in a park. It is a reminder of Rajasthan's rich history. In the deserts of Jaisalmer and the park next to them, the beautiful golden cenotaphs shine. Bada Bagh, which means "Big Garden" in English, is a garden complex in Rajasthan that is located between Jaisalmer and Lodhruva. You can find Bada Bagh on a small hillock, and the entrance to the cenotaphs is at the base of the hill. 

Desert Culture Centre and Museum

The Desert Culture Center and Museum shows off the Thar Desert's rich history. The architecture of the center is impressive and is a must-visit during the Jaisalmer Tour packages. It's mostly made of yellow sandstone, which is also used to make many of Jaisalmer's beautiful houses. The museum is taken care of by the tourist office in Jaisalmer. Tourists can see the traditional singing instruments and clothes from Rajasthani folk dance in the museum. As a way to honor their service, costumes from the time when the Maharaja and Maharani were in charge are put on show.

Desert National Park

At 3162 square kilometers, Desert National Park is one of the biggest parks of its kind in the country. It is close to the town of Jaisalmer. The park covers a huge area that goes from Jaisalmer/Barmer to the line between India and Pakistan. The best way to see the beautiful wildlife in Desert National Park is to go on an exciting jeep tour. The Desert National Park is one of the best places to visit in Jaisalmer, especially if you love wildlife. 

Khaba Fort

Khaba Fort in Jaisalmer is a broken-down fortress in the middle of the hot Thar Desert. This empty, scary, and mysterious village has a past that goes back to the 1300s. From the entrance stairs to the Fort, you can get to the center of the town and the countryside around it. For a scary experience, you can also walk along the Fort's walls and quiet streets to reach the mysterious Kuldhara village, which starts at the base of the Fort. The Khaba Fort is a beautiful place to visit during the Jaisalmer Tour packages.

Khuri Jaisalmer

The cute little village of Khuri is in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. In the middle of a huge area of dunes, this is the only place where tourists can really feel like they are in a desert. People from all over the world visit the town every year because it is in Desert National Park. There are resorts, camps, and guest houses there that serve real food and offer simple lodging. For a full holiday experience, check out the Jaisalmer Tour packages. 

Lodurva

There is a village called Lodurva in the Jaisalmer area of Rajasthan. Lodurva is one of the best places to visit in Jaisalmer. It is popular for its Jain temples and other historical sites. Up until 1156 AD, Lodurva was the home of the Bhatti dynasty. Before Jaisalmer, there was a town called Lodurva. It was burned down several times, most recently by Mahmud of Ghazni in the 11th century CE and again by Mohammad Ghori in the next century. It is now a popular tourist spot, famous for its Jain temples and buildings that have been destroyed. 

Mandir Palace Jaisalmer

The Mandir Palace is one of the most beautiful heritage hotels in Jaisalmer. Its design is over two hundred years old. The hotel has some modern conveniences mixed in with its ancient charm. There are beautiful stone carvings, balconies, and canopies all over it that show craft at its finest. The Mandir Palace Heritage Hotel also has one of the best restaurants in the area, and a must-try during the Jaisalmer Tour packages.

Nathmalji Ki Haveli

Nathmal ki Haveli is a beautiful building in the middle of Jaisalmer. It is also famous as the "Land of the Golden Fort." It was built so that Diwan Mohata Nathmal, who was prime minister at the time, could live there. Beautiful carvings cover the outside of the buildings, and the Havelis, two limestone elephants guarding the door, are a sight that all visitors are lucky enough to see. The Nathmalji ki Haveli is another beautiful place to visit in Jaisalmer.

Pokhran Fort Jaisalmer

The Marwar Thakur, Rao Maldeo, built Balagarh Fort in the 1400s. It is also famous as the Pokhran Fort. Pokhran is the name of a place with five mirages and salty, rocky, and sandy areas all around it. The fort is dedicated to Goddess Durga and has a small temple made of red sandstone. The spot is in the middle of nowhere in the Thar Desert, which was also the site of India's first underground nuclear tests. A place you must visit during Jaisalmer Tour packages.

Salim Singh Ki Haveli

The Salim Singh Haveli is a beautiful place to visit in Jaisalmer. Salim Singh ki Haveli is a beautiful building in the middle of the city. It is one of the most popular visitor spots. It was built on top of the ruins of an older haveli in the late 1800s at the request of Salim Singh, who was prime minister of the Kingdom at the time. The Haveli has a beautiful peacock-shaped curved roof and is almost 300 years old. Known for having unique designs.

Sam Sand Dunes Jaisalmer

The Sam Sand Dunes in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, is a unique place for nature lovers to visit. They are in the middle of the Thar Desert. The Sam Sand Dunes are some of the best and most real in the country. They are right in the middle of old forts and colorful markets. A lot of tourists come here during the Jaisalmer Tour packages to see the beautiful sunrises and sunsets. The dances and plays that happen around the campfires at night are another great way to get to know the culture and traditions of Rajasthan.

Shantinath Temple

There are seven Jain temples in the Jaisalmer fort, and the Shantinath Temple is one of them. The carvings are in the Dilwara style and look very nice. The beautiful statue of the Jain saint Shri Shantinath has been in the temple since the 1600s. The magnificent buildings of the Middle Ages are reflected in the grandeur of the style. There are tens of thousands of visitors to the temple every year. One of the best places to visit in Jaisalmer is Shantinath Temple.