Jaisalmer Trip Overview
Jaisalmer is also known as the “Golden city of India”. Situated in the heart of the Thar desert, Jaisalmer used to be a medieval trading center. It is a former princely state and is distinguished by its yellow sandstone architecture. It has vast cultural and structural heritage– passed on from various generations of great rulers. Explore this royal heritage filled with the great palatial abodes of kings, museums and other breathtaking architectural marvels.
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Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Jaisalmer, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India
Jaisalmer is also known as the “Golden city of India”. Situated in the heart of the Thar desert, Jaisalmer used to be a medieval trading center. It is a former princely state and is distinguished by its yellow sandstone architecture. It has vast cultural and structural heritage– passed on from various generations of great rulers. Explore this royal heritage filled with the great palatial abodes of kings, museums and other breathtaking architectural marvels.
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Stop At: Jaisalmer Fort, Fort Road, Jaisalmer 345001 India
Nestled amid the golden sands of Thar Desert, Jaisalmer Fort is one of the most renowned forts in the world exhibiting brilliant craftsmanship and aesthetic beauty steeped with rich past and heritage. Built in 1156 by Raja Jaiswal, the fort is 250 foot tall which is protected by 30 feet long walls and constitutes 99 bastions. Perched atop Tirkuta hills, the fort houses prominent structures like the Raj Mahal, which had been the royal palace of the fort, aesthetic Jain temples, Laxminath temple and four massive gateways. Apart from these, Jaisalmer fort is also famed for its carved yellow sandstone merchant havelis which are still in possession of the original builders. A UNESCO World Heritage site merging brilliantly with the golden hues of the desert, Jaisalmer Fort boasts of various attractions that reflect the majestic life of which the fort was once a part of.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kothari’s Patwaon-Ki-Haveli, Near Patwa Complex, Patwa Haveli, Jaisalmer 345001 India
Patwon-Ki-Haveli is located in the main city and was built by a famous trader named Guman Chand and his sons. This massive five-storied construction has five intricately decorated huge suites. The large corridors and the decorated walls are excellent representations of the art form that prevailed. The entire construction is made of yellow sandstone. The grandeur and the architecture of the monument add immense value to the cultural heritage of the city. Out of the five havelis, one is converted into a museum. The third haveli houses the works of local craftsmen of the past.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli, Center Of The City Opp, Nathmal Haveli, Jaisalmer 345001 India
Nathmal Ki Haveli was built by two Muslim jeweler brothers and not stone carvers on the order of the then prime minister. The brothers started working on the opposite sides of the building which lead to a similar but non identical left and right side. Apart from its extraordinary outer carvings, this haveli is known for its beautiful interiors filled with paintings and equipped with modern facilities. An amalgamation of Islamic and Rajputana architecture, Nathmal Ki Haveli is well justified as being one of the most beautiful havelis in Jaisalmer.
Duration: 30 minutes
