The town of Jaisalmer is surrounded by the picturesque Jaisalmer Fort, which lies on a ridge of peaceful yellow sandstone. Rawal Jaisal built the first fort in 1156, naming it 'Jaisalmer' after his own name, and declaring it the capital of his realm. This fort city is a well-known World Heritage site, and it contains a spectacular royal palace as well as several historic Jain temples.

Many of the fort's and surrounding town's homes and temples are made of well-sculpted sandstone. The city is located in the heart of the Great Indian Desert, known as the Thar Desert. It is the administrative centre of Jaisalmer District, which is located in India's culturally diverse and world-renowned state of Rajasthan.

Highlights

• Embark on a fun sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer & witness prominent monuments
• Visit famous attractions like Jaisalmer Fort, Jain Temple, Patwon ki Haveli & Gadisar lake
• The tour will be full of interesting stories by a professional & experienced driver
• Choose your vehicle between a sedan and an SUV as per your group size

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Best Tourist Places to Visit in Jaisalmer :

Jaisalmer is a popular tourist destination in Rajasthan's northern region. The Jaisalmer Sightseeing Tour allows you to explore the main renowned tourist spots in Jaisalmer that are worth seeing at least once in your life. Through this one-day city tour package with a pleasant and professional driver, you are allowed to enjoy 8 hours of delightful Jaisalmer local sightseeing with your loved ones, which is sure to fill your hearts with tremendous happiness and lasting memories.

Jaisalmer Fort:

Jaisalmer Fort is situated in the city of Jaisalmer, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is believed to be one of the very few "living forts" in the world, as nearly one fourth of the old city's population still resides within the fort. For the better part of its 860-year history, the fort was the city of Jaisalmer.

Patwon Ki Haveli

In the city of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan a classical architectural marvel stands, known as the Patwon ki Haveli. Situated near the Patwa valley, this haveli comprises of 5 different palaces, and is also known as the house of the brocade merchants, because it was built by a wealthy brocade merchant and jeweler. The 5 mansions are meant for 5 Patwa brothers. At present, there is one haveli where guests are put up, while two others are under the authority of Archeological Survey of India. Inside the mansion, there is a museum and shop for antique furniture. The mansion is made of yellow sandstone with brown gateway. The walls are adorned with exquisite mirror works and beautiful paintings. Also, each of its arches is created with a distinctly unique style. There are lattice or jali carvings, which let the sunlight illuminate the place. It has about 60 balconies in total, and the structure is constructed in traditional style of Jaisalmer. This mansion complex is one of the most well preserved heritages of the region.

Maharaja Palace, Jaisalmer

Maharaja’s Palace is located in the complex of the Jaisalmer Fort. It is also known as the Jaisalmer Fort Palace Museum and Heritage Centre. This building has five storeys and is famous for its intricately carved windows and balconies. The left entrance of the palace is made of marble stone and is supposed to be the place where kings addressed their subjects. Tourists can see the silver coronation throne, bed, dish, local stamps, banknotes and sculptures here. The panoramic view of the Jaisalmer city can be enjoyed from the rooftop of the palace. Early afternoon is the best time to visit this palace to avoid tourists rush. The palace remains open for visitors from 9 am to 6 pm during October to March and from 8 am to 6 pm during April to September.

Kuldhara Village

Did you know that Kuldhara is one of the most haunted village in India? The deserted, narrow and ancient streets of Kuldhara are the source of myths, spooky folklore ,and stories of ghosts and paranormal activity.

17 kilometers from Jaisalmer, nestles a town called Kuldhara, which was once prosperous but now, it lies in ruins and all that is left are various open houses in the state of despair. At first sight, this curse ghost town, Kuldhara, gets the thinking caps on and immediately increases people's faith in metaphysical and the paranormal activities. The story goes like this, Once this village was home to around 1,500 Paliwal Brahmins, which has lived in this community for more than five centuries peacefully and comfortable. But one night, the entire population, including 85 villages, vanished overnight in the dark and left it with a curse that still haunts it. And nobody knows where they left. For centuries, people have been thinking about what might be the reason that the people fled overnight.

Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli

On your Jaisalmer sightseeing package, you can’t afford to miss the famous architecture and grandeur of Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli. As per the history of the place, the construction of this mansion started from two points at the same time to cover maximum space in quick intervals.

One can visit and explore the elephant carvings on yellow stones of the Golden’s city’s past, and intricately carved exteriors and interiors. A massive statue of an elephant made of yellow sandstones welcomes every visitor, making sure they take back the yellow glimmer of this beautiful city.

Vyas Chhatri

Lastly, on your same day, Jaisalmer sightseeing package should be a visit to the Vyas Chhatri, another name off the city’s ancient structures. A mesmerizing example of Rajasthani construction and architecture, it belongs to the heritage dedicated to the famous sage Vyasa, the writer, and character from the epic Mahabharata. This original version of a cenotaph is made up of intricate carvings that are a sight to behold.

The arid, desert landscape around Jaisalmer is punctuated by pagodas, built from the local golden sandstone, on the cremation sites of the wealthy and powerful. The region’s traditional Rajput leaders have built cenotaphs in memory of their leaders. Vyas Chhatri is among the most visited spots and an excellent place to be during the comfortable months of October and November.

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Inclusions:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from any hotel within the Jaipur city limits.
• Full-day Jaipur City tour with private AC car & Driver.
• Driver allowance, parking and Fuel Charges.
• Bottled water.

Exclusions:

• Monument entrance fees, to be paid directly at the monuments
• Personal expenses.
• Doesn't include any meals.
• Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

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