All You Need To Know About Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer is a golden city of Rajasthan which was named after Maharaja Jaisal Singh. Jaisalmer is also known as the golden city of Rajasthan for its architectures tinged with golden shade. People generally book Jaisalmer packages to enjoy the sightseeing and experience various activities in Jaisalmer. So, check out the following exhilarating things to do in Jaisalmer to have a wonderful experience.

What to do in Jaisalmer?

Discover Jaisalmer

Enjoy the sightseeing in Jaisalmer and explore the major attractions such as, Jaisalmer Fort- the only live fort in the world, Havelis- Nathmalji ki haveli, Patwaon ki haveli and Salim Singh ki haveli. Other things to do- Boating at Gadisar Lake and exploring Vyas Chhatri and enjoying the sunset point. If time permits, then Desert National Park, War Museum and Desert museum can be also explored.

Desert Safari Jaisalmer

On the sand dunes, one can experience Desert Safari Jaisalmer where you get two options- Camel Safari and Jeep Safari. Both are entertaining experiences with some differences. Jeep safari is a group activity where you enjoy exploring the dunes over the bumpy terrains by exhilarating jeep safari. Another option is to enjoy the camel safari Jaisalmer. You can sit on the back of camel and visit the isolates areas of sand dunes. Enjoy the sunset or sunrise from the sand dunes and capture the splendid shots.

Camp in Jaisalmer

Yes, Jaisalmer is a lot more than sightseeing and safari. One can experience the stay at the Camp in Jaisalmer and sleep under the sky. Camping in Jaisalmer is a wholesome experience which starts with the desert safari on the sam sand dunes that ends after the sunset. Later, you can have some snacks and enjoy the bonfire if you are traveling during the winters. Witness the locals performing the Kalbeliya dance, the folk dance of Rajasthan. The dancers performing look so fascinating in the black traditional attire. Have delicious Rajasthani dinner- dal-bati-churma to relish your taste buds. Now the most awaited time comes when you sleep in the camps under the sky. Gaze at the stars in the clear sky. Camping is an amazing experience that one should enjoy once in a lifetime while being in Jaisalmer. This experience is an extravaganza of fun and entertainment.

Shopping in Jaisalmer

For shopaholics, there are plenty of shops at the colorful bazaars to explore, buy and take souvenirs at your home. You can buy handicrafts, textiles, wooden items, mojdis, camel leather products and so on. The shopping markets to visit are- Manak Chowk, Sadar Bazaar, Pansari Bazaar, Sonaron ka Baas,  Bhatia Bazaar and government-owned Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan.

Adventures in Jaisalmer

Yes, for adventure lovers, activities like Parasailing, Dune Bashing, Para Motoring and Quad Biking can be enjoyed. You might have experienced this activities before but enjoying them on the sand dunes is another kind of experience.

How to reach Jaisalmer?

However there are many options to reach Jaisalmer such as by air, by train, by bus and by road. The best option to choose is car hire in Jaisalmer. This enables you to reach and explore Jaisalmer hassle-free anywhere. You are offered a car with driver so that you are not bounded by time, neither you need to travel with crowd. This is the easiest and most convenient option.

Best Time to visit Jaisalmer

The best time to visit Jaisalmer is during the winters when the climate is pleasant. Because the summers are very hot in Jaisalmer and it makes the Jaisalmer sightseeing uncomfortable for tourists, Thus, try to plan your Jaisalmer trip in between the months of November to March.

So plan your trip to Jaisalmer and remember the above things to have memorable experience.