Jaisalmer is located in the heart of the Thar Desert. Jaisalmer was founded by Rawal Jaisal, and so the city got its name as Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer is popularly called as the “Golden City”. This occurs because of the honey colour imparted by the sand to the stone ramparts. The Jaisalmer city was surrounded completely by extensive walls. It provides an extra safety to the city.
Fact File:
Area: 5.1 sq. km.
Population: 58286 (2001)
Altitude: 225 meters
Languages: Hindi, English, Rajasthani.
Best Season to Visit : October to Feb
Climate : In the summers, the temperature raises upto 41.6º C and reaches to a minimum of 25˚ C. While in the winter time, the average temperature at the day time is 23º C and dips below 8º C in the night. The best time to visit the place is between the months of October to Febuary.
Location : Jaisalmer extents to an area of 5.1 sq. km. This fascinating city is located in the middle of the Great Indian Thar Desert. Jaisalmer is located very close to the international border between India and Pakistan.
Places to Stay : There are a lot of luxury hotels and palaces in Jaisalmer, which ensures a comfortable stay in the city.
Places to see:
Gadsisar Lake : It is a spectacular lake and perfect place for outings. You can view numerous beautiful shrines around the lake.
Nathmalji-ki-Haveli : This haveli displays the sheer craftsmanship of the late 19th century. You can witness the interior walls of Nathmalji-ki-Haveli which is oranated with beautiful miniature paintings.
Patwon -ki-Haveli : It is a major attraction centre of Jaisalmer. You can see extensive carved pillars and corridors in this Haveli.
Salim Singh-ki-Haveli : This Haveli is one of the oldest Haveli in Rajasthan. It is about 300 years old. It is one of the favorite centres of attraction to the tourist of the entire globe, since time immortal.
Gyan Bhandar or Library : People from all round the world used to come to this library to find some of the oldest manuscripts of India. This library is a part of Jain temple.
Accessibility:-
By Air : Jodhpur is the nearest airport to Jaisalmer. It is 285 km from the Jaisalmer.
By Train : The Western Railways connects Jaisalmer to the rest parts of the state.
By Road : Jaisalmer is well connected to major cities of Rajasthan and India through excellent roadways. The government and private bus services ensure a comfortable journey through roadways in Rajasthan.
STD/ISD Codes -
if dialing from India to Jaisalmer --- 02992 (number)
if dialing from outside India to Jaisalmer --- ++ 91-2992 (number)
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& Palaces of Rajputana : (17 Nights / 18 Days)
Delhi / Mandawa / Bikaner / Khimsar / Jaisalmer / Jodhpur /
Luni / Ranakpur / Udaipur / Deogarh / Samode / Jaipur / Agra / Delhi
Rajasthan
Heritage Tour : (19 Nights - 20 Days)
Delhi - Samode - Nawalgarh - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer -
Jodhpur- Ghanerao - Rankapur - Udaipur - Deogarh - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi
Desert
Camel Safari : (15 Nights - 16 Days)
Delhi - Jodhpur - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Delhi
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Jaisalmer Attractions
