The Golden City Jaisalmer

November 18, 2021

Jaisalmer is Rajasthan’s Golden City. Not just golden as in old, but golden as in literally golden in color. The whole town is built in yellow sandstone, and stands at the edge of the yellow Thar desert. This gives it a gorgeous, warm, yellow color and hence it’s nickname.

Beyond the dazzling royal cities of Rajasthan lies Jaisalmer– the gateway to the Thar Desert. It is a popular tourist destination in India that is notable for its incredible yellow stone architecture, the Jaisalmer Fort, also known as ‘Sonar Quila’.

Entry is open from all domestic states for all kinds of travel. Wearing of masks in mandatory when out in public. No e-pass required for inter-district or intra-district travel.

Jaisalmer is known for the majestic Jaisalmer fort that fences the city. The most amazing thing about this fort is that it is a living urban center. The walls of this fort house approximately 3000 residents of Jaisalmer. It is lined with houses and temples and woven beautifully in narrow winding lanes.

what is the best time to visit Jaisalmer ?

The best time to visit Jaisalmer is between October and March, when the temperature in this culture-rich place is between 10°c to 27°c. Being a desert city, winter is the best season to visit Jaisalmer as the sun is perfect for all the sightseeing that the place is famous for.

Best places to visit in jaisalmer ?

1.Jaisalmer Fort

  • Famous for:  It Is History, Architecture, Photography.
  • Opening Timings: Open all days (9 AM – 5 PM).
  • Duration: 2-2.5 hours.

2 Bada Bagh

  • Famous for: History, Architecture, Photography, Gardens
  • Opening Timings: Open all days (9 AM – 6 PM)
  • Duration: 30 min to 1 hour.

3.sam sun dunes

  • Famous for: History, Architecture, Photography.
  • Opening Timings: Open allways.
  • Duration: Depends on the activity you perform here.

4 jain mandir

  • Famous for: History, Architecture, Photography, Pilgrimage.
  • Opening Timings: Open all days -> (7 AM – 12 PM).
  • Duration: 1-2 hours.