This golden city rising from the heart of 'Thar' desert was founded in 1155 Ad. The rulers of Jaisalmer were feared bandits chiefs who lived off the forced levies on the great caravans that crossed their area en route to Delhi. One of the last princely bastions, this settlement is known for the aesthetic sense represented by its palaces and havelis. Even today these palaces are inhabited. Jaisalmer is known for its colorful celebrations and festivals. Biggest draw of tourist from over the all over the world

Places To Visit

• Jaisalmer Fort
  The golden hued fort is a sentinel to the bleak desertscape from its 80 metre high perch on the hill,housing the entire township within its ramparts.It has an enchanting cow-web of narrow lanes dotted with some lovely havelis,three beautifully sculptured Jain Temples of the 12th-15th century A.D. and five interconnected palaces.The fort is approached through four gateways-Akhaiyal,Ganesh Pol,Suraj Pol and Hava Pol.
• Manak Chowk and Havelis
  A main marketplace outside the fort leads to the narrow lanes dotted with famous havelis.
• Gadsisar Lake
  A scenic rain water lake with numerous beautiful shrines around and a spectacular avian variety. The lake is an idyllic spot for outings.
• Tazia Tower
  A pagoda like structure looming up from the ‘Badal Mahal’ with beautiful ‘Taazias’-ornately decorated bamboo,paper and tinsel replicas of a bier, carried out in procession during Moharram by the Muslims.
• Havelis
  Some of the most exotic mansions or havelis,all intricately latticed are strew all over Jaisalmer-each with a different facade.
• Nathmalji-ki-Haveli
  The late 19th century haveli with intricate architecture a display of sheer craftsmanship. The left and right wings of the mansion which were carved by two brothers are not identical but very similar and balanced in design. The interior walls are ornate with splendid miniature paintings.
• Patwon -ki-Haveli
  The most elaborate and magnificent of all the Jaisalmer havelis. It has exquisitely carved pillars and extensive corridors and chambers.One of the apartments of this five storey high haveli is painted with beautiful murals.
• Salim Singh-ki-Haveli
  This 300 year old haveli of Jaisalmer’s Prime Minister to Maharaja Rawal Gaj Singh-Salim Singh, has a beautiful blue cupola roof with superbly carved brackets in the form of peacocks.This extraordinary mansion in yellow stone is covered with intricate carvings and has an elaborate projecting balcony on the top storey.The mansion is one of the most notable of the array of havelis.
• Jain Temple
  The fort has three exquisitely carved jain temples dedicated to the Jain Tirthankars-Rishabhdev,Sambhavnath and Paraswanath.
• Gyan Bhandar or Library
  Some of the oldest manuscripts of India are found in this library established as a part of Jain temples.

How To Reach

• By Air
  There are flights from Bombay to Jodhpur-Jaisalmer & from Jaisalmer to Jaipur-Delhi. (During season period i.e. Oct onwards.)
• By Rail
  An over night journey from Jodhpur
• By Road
  Connected with important towns like Jaipur 621 Kms Bikaner 333 Kms, Jodhpur 285 Kms.