Jaisalmer Travel Guide

Jaisalmer Travel Guides

Jaisalmer, India has a remarkable range of activities catering to almost every market segment. There are plenty of family friendly activities in Jaisalmer, and children are never bored when holidaying anywhere in India. For young couples and singles, Jaisalmer offers an exciting and diverse nightlife and is considered one of the culinary capitals of India. Jaisalmer is also a world-class shopping venue for shopaholics. Click the activity links below for further information.

• Cultural Activities in Jaisalmerhttp://www.priyahotels.com/index.html

  At the heart of Jaisalmer lies its impressive yellow sandstone fortress..

• Dining Out in Jaisalmer

  Jaisalmer has a culinary tradition to match its rich cultural heritage,..

• Folklore Museum

  This private museum has a small but fairly interesting collection of..

• Jeep Safaris in Jaisalmer

  If you've ridden a camel and still want to see more of the stunning Thar..

• Outdoor Things to Do in Jaisalmer

  With its amazing location right on the edge of the vast Thar desert,..

• Puppet shows in Jaisalmerhttp://www.priyahotels.com/index.html

  One of the special talents found in Jaisalmer is the traditional art of..

• Shopping in Jaisalmerhttp://www.priyahotels.com/reservation.html

  Jaisalmer has a long tradition as one of northern India's premier trading..

• Things for Kids to Do in Jaisalmer

  You won't find any modern amusement parks, video arcades or shopping malls..

• Top Things To Do in Jaisalmer

  Aside from the many sights there are to take in, Jaisalmer has enough..

• Traditional Dance Shows in Jaisalmerhttp://www.priyahotels.com/reservation.html

  Since there's very little in the way of nightl

Travel Guide Jaisalmer

Travel Guide Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer , a sleepy desert city, has transformed itself into a major tourist destination of India. Unlike any other city, this desert fortress is one of Rajasthan's most exotic and unusual towns. Jaisalmer, an important ancient trading centre because of its strategic location on the camel trade routes, is often described as the 'golden city'. 

The town stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone, crowned by a fort, which contains the palace and several ornate Jain temples. Many of the houses and temples are finely sculptured. It lies in the heart of the Thar Desert. Jaisalmer Fort was built in 1156 by the Bhati Rajput ruler Jaisal, it is situated on Trikuta Hill and had been the scene of many battles. Its massive sandstone walls are a tawny lion color during the day, turning to a magical honey-gold as the sun sets. 

Jaisalmer is well connected to the nearby towns and cities. The nearest city is Jodhpur. To visit this place by air, one has to take the flight operated by Indian Airlines between Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. To get there by train there is a meter-gauge train that connects this place with the rest of the small and big places.