Jaisalmer Trip Overview
The tour starts in the morning with pick up from your hotel and directly heading to the Jaisalmer Fort where your host will make you familiar with the city and the history of this fort and the royal family. the next destination Patwon ki Haveli – the clusters of 5 Havelis are also known as the “mansion of brocade merchants”
The next on the list is the Gadisar Lake. Surrounded by temples and shrines, it was constructed to solve the water issues in the city by the Maharaja. You can see the Tilon ki Pol and can enjoy a quick boat ride around the lake; the price for the boat ride is not included in the tour.
The Golden cenotaphs in Bada Bagh were built in the memory of Kings and Queens who once ruled Jaisalmer. You can see the beautiful Rajasthani architecture and learn about the kings and queen for whom these chhatris are dedicated to.
Once your day is completed exploring the beautiful Golden City, you will be dropped back to your hotel.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Jaisalmer, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India
The tour starts in the morning with pick up from your hotel and directly heading to the Jaisalmer Fort where your host will make you familiar with the city and the history of this fort and the royal family. the next destination Patwon ki Haveli – the clusters of 5 Havelis are also known as the “mansion of brocade merchants”
The next on the list is the Gadisar Lake. Surrounded by temples and shrines, it was constructed to solve the water issues in the city by the Maharaja. You can see the Tilon ki Pol and can enjoy a quick boat ride around the lake; the price for the boat ride is not included in the tour.
The Golden cenotaphs in Bada Bagh were built in the memory of Kings and Queens who once ruled Jaisalmer. You can see the beautiful Rajasthani architecture and learn about the kings and queen for whom these chhatris are dedicated to.
Once your day is completed exploring the beautiful Golden City, you will be dropped back to your hotel.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Jaisalmer Fort, Fort Road, Jaisalmer 345001 India
Built by Rawal Jaisal in the year 1156 AD, Jaisalmer Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the group Hill Forts of Rajasthan. Visit the second oldest Fort also known as Sonar Quila or Sone ka Quila of Rajasthan in the morning with your guide who will share every bit of detail, significance and stories about the royal families. The fort has 99 bastions, from which 92 were built between 1633 and 1647. You will get to see Islamic and Rajput architecture here.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kothari’s Patwaon-Ki-Haveli, Near Patwa Complex, Patwa Haveli, Jaisalmer 345001 India
Patwa Haveli or Kothari’s Patwa Haveli is one of the most important Havelis of Jaisalmer. It was the first haveli and is not a single haveli but a cluster of 5 small Havelis. Belonged to a trader named Guman Chand Patwa, all these five houses were constructed in the first 60 years of the 19th century hence it is also known as the “mansion of brocade merchants”. It is now a museum featuring intricate carvings, furniture & artwork. The Archeological Survey of India and State art and craft department is situated in the haveli itself.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gadisar Lake, Postal Colony, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan 345001
After exploring the Fort and the Havelis, now proceed towards Gadisar Lake. This lake was first constructed by Raja Rawal Jaisal around 1400 AD and was later reconstructed by Maharawal Gadsi Singh, it is surrounded by many temples and shrines. It also has a desert cultural center and a museum that stores artifacts. The other attraction that you will see here is Tilon ki Pol, which is a 2-story yellow sandstone gateway with lattices & balconies. You can do boating here at an extra cost.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kuldhara Abandoned Village, On the road to Sam Sand Dunes and the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer 345001 India
Visit the 200-year-old abandoned village Kuldhara. It is believed that due to the Diwan of Jaisalmer the villagers had to abandon the village one night and while going they cursed that no one will ever be able to settle here and whoever tried to repopulate the place has experienced paranormal activities. You can see and even enter the houses of the villagers and from the terrace; one can see the whole village. It is also a perfect spot for pictures
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Camp in Sam And Sand Dunes Jaisalmer, Near Sam Sand Dunes, Sam Jaisalmer, Jaisalme, Rajasthan 345001, India
The best part about the tour is here; now after visiting the abandoned village, you will explore the Thar Desert. Sam Sand dunes, is one of the most authentic desert dune sites in India.Enjoy 30 minutes jeep desert safari which is included in the tour, see local artists singing the regional songs and performing regional dance forms. Evening in Sam Sand Dunes, watching the sunset and the golden city shine is in everybody’s check-list. You can spend time here, click pictures and can even dance with the local artists.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
