Discover the enchanting Golden City of Jaisalmer on a day tour filled with magnificent havelis, vibrant bazaars, and a glimpse into its rich trading history. Explore the Jaisalmer Fort, visit heritage havelis, and experience a camel safari in the Sam sand dunes.
Discover the enchanting Golden City of Jaisalmer on a day tour filled with magnificent havelis, vibrant bazaars, and a glimpse into its rich trading history. Explore the Jaisalmer Fort, visit heritage havelis, and experience a camel safari in the Sam sand dunes.
- Restaurant The Golden Fort - Jaisalmer is a former medieval trading center and a princely state in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, in the heart of the Thar Desert. Known as the “Golden City,” it’s distinguished by its yellow sandstone architecture. Dominating the skyline is Jaisalmer Fort, a sprawling hilltop citadel buttressed by 99…
- Restaurant The Golden Fort - Jaisalmer is a former medieval trading center and a princely state in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, in the heart of the Thar Desert. Known as the “Golden City,” it’s distinguished by its yellow sandstone architecture. Dominating the skyline is Jaisalmer Fort, a sprawling hilltop citadel buttressed by 99 bastions. Behind its massive walls stand the ornate Maharaja’s Palace and intricately carved Jain temples.
Your guided day tour starts with the visit of Jaisalmer fort which is located in the center of the city. It is also known as ‘Sonar Kila’ or ‘Golden Fort’ because this yellow sandstone fort sparkles like gold at sunset. This fort was built in 1156 AD on the top of Trikura Hill by a Bhatti Rajput ruler Jaisal and is still a living fort. It encompasses beautiful havelis, famous jain temples and the residences of soldiers and traders. The worth visit jain temples are five in numbers adorned with magnificent of Hindu deities like Shiva Parvati, Ganesha etc. The temples are erected out of sand stone, marble and habur stone. The rich carving work on the pillars and ceiling of each temple is stunning.
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Kothari’s Patwon Ki Haveli - Later you proceed to visit the Patwon Ki Haveli- which is situated near the Patwa campus. There are five havelis in a series in this whole complex, which were built by Guman Chand Patwa in 1805 for his five sons. These havelies took 50 years to build and the painting work is eye catching.
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Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli - Another important Haveli which you visit with your tour guide is Nathmal Ki Haveli
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it is located at the walking distance from Patwon Ki Haveli. It is based on the blend of Rajput and Mughal design. This Haveli was built by Maharajal Barisal as a residence of Diwan Mohata Nathal and is decorated with the paintings of birds, elephants, flowers, bicycles; steam engines and soldiers were made.
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Sam Sand Dunes - After the visit of these famous Havelies you will taken to a local India restaurant for lunch. After relishing the Rajasthani dishes you proceed for the experience of camel safari in Sam Sand Dunes. Sam is located at a distance of 40 KM from Jaisalmer. On the way to Sam you can stop at the haunted city of Kuldhara which used to fall on the medieval silk route. The legends say that this village was deserted by the Pariwal clan by the tyranny of Commander Salim Singh and since then this place is cursed. Later proceed to the camel safari point at Sam. Riding a camel in the open desert area would be an adventure for you and would remind you of the hardships of the sellers of the carvans. After finishing the safari you will be dropped back to your hotel in Jaisalmer.
- Bottled water included
- Guided by a professional art historian
- Private vehicle transportation
- Bottled water included
- Guided by a professional art historian
- Private vehicle transportation
- Entrance fees(Haveli entrance tickets)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees(Haveli entrance tickets)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Jaisalmer known as the Golden city was a popular trading center as it used to fall on the silk route In the medieval time. This city based amid the sprawling Thar Desert is renowned for the beautiful Havelies and the camel safari in the Sam sand dunes. In this tour product we pick you in the morning from hotel/bus stand/ Railway station and then drive…
Jaisalmer known as the Golden city was a popular trading center as it used to fall on the silk route In the medieval time. This city based amid the sprawling Thar Desert is renowned for the beautiful Havelies and the camel safari in the Sam sand dunes. In this tour product we pick you in the morning from hotel/bus stand/ Railway station and then drive for local city tour in which you visit the Jaisalmer Fort, Bazaar and old mansion Heritage Havelies, Gadisar Lake and in the evening drop back to hotel/railway station/bus stand
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.