Complete Guide To Plan Your Vacations In Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer- The golden city of India, located on the edge of the Thar Desert. Jaisalmer is one of the stunning cities of Rajasthan, with breathtaking views of the desert. From early morning to evening, beautiful hues spread across the desert, creating amazing views. Jaisalmer is known for its desert, heritage, unique culture, cuisine, dance forms, and more. If you are planning your itinerary for Rajasthan, make sure to include Jaisalmer in your list.

Are you ready to walk through the majestic attractions of Jaisalmer? Let's find out how you can plan your vacations in golden city

Best time to visit Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer attracts many tourists across the globe despite being hot. The best time to visit the golden city is October and March because of pleasant temperatures between 10°C to 27°C. However, you can visit During the months of November to March for your vacations. When it's neither too hot nor too cold. During the night, the temperature can fall up to 1 to 2°C, and the daytime is quite warmer. However, October to March is peak season while July to September has medium crowds, and April to June is low because of extreme heat.

Jaisalmer Desert Festival is a Must-visit

Jaisalmer organizes an annual winter event for 3 days. The desert festival of Golden city is one of the most attractive, thrilling, and exciting times to explore Rajasthan. It is one of the popular cultural events organized with the aim to portray the culture and traditions of Rajasthan. During the Jaisalmer desert festival, you can explore folk Music, Magic shows, dance,  puppet shows, acrobats, martial arts, and more. Desert Festival is generally organized between January-February by the department of tourism. During the festival, one of the major highlights includes the puppeteers, camel Polo, and camel ride. You can research the dates of the festival and plan your vacation around these.

What to do in the golden city? 

Jaisalmer has a lot to offer if you give your time to the city. While your stay at this beautiful place, you can explore:

Jaisalmer Fort: Built near Thar desert in 1156, Jaisalmer fort is not just a fort, but the entire town. It is part of the UNESCO world heritage site and Hill forts of India. Fort area has homes, restaurants, shops, temples, and more. More than 3000 people live within the Four walls of Jaisalmer fort which has entrances in different directions. As the fort is located at a height of 250 ft, it gives a stunning Panoramic view of the city.

Patwon Ki Haveli: Patwon ki Haveli is also known as the Mansion of Brocade Merchants. It is one of the largest and most stunningly intricate Havelis in Jaisalmer. The beautiful carving on the wall is something to watch out for. The five-story haveli sits between a narrow street and is a popular attraction in Jaisalmer. The unique Murals and paintings on the haveli walls are intricately designed.

Desert National Park: Another reason to visit Jaisalmer is its beautiful desert national park. Jaisalmer desert National Park is one of the largest parks in the country. It extends to the India-Pakistan border. In the park, you can find Bengal Fox, desert cats, desert Fox, black bucks, wolves, chinkara, and more. The best way to explore Jaisalmer desert Park is to go for an adventure-filled Jeep Safari trip. Apart from these, you can find Falcons, vultures, harriers, eagles, buzzards, etc.

Take in the beauty of the Light and Sound show at Gadisar Lake

The best thing you will find in Jaisalmer is the amazing laser show at Gadisar lake. It is the largest water show with water projection mappings. During the show, The projections of water depict the story of the founders of Jaisalmer. It showcases the Jaisalmer fort, the attack on the fort by invaders, and the sacrifice of Rajputs to save their glory and land. It is an amazing way to enjoy your evenings at the lake and educate yourself on the history of the city.

Spend your time with Desert Safari at Golden City

When in Jaisalmer, you cannot miss the beauty of the desert. Desert Safari is the best way to experience the beauty of the desert. Desert Safari Tour in the Sam Sand Dunes is the perfect way to enjoy your desert views. The Sam Sand Dune generally begins with a jeep taking you to the point where the camel ride will begin.  Camel Ride at Sam Sand Dunes typically lasts for 90 minutes. The best part of visiting Jaisalmer is its desert Safari to Sam Sand Dunes. It's authentic and offers a colorful experience. You can capture the local culture, and absorb the stunning views of the desert. If you love some offbeat experiences, you can try camping with the local people.

Visit India-Pakistan Border for a patriotic experience

India Pakistan border is situated by the end of Jaisalmer desert national park and near Tanot Mata temple. You can visit the border for one of the Unique experiences. However, to visit the border you need prior permission and permits from Indian Military forces.

Cuisines and cultural music

When in Rajasthan, you cannot miss Rajasthani Cuisines. So is Jaisalmer, when you plan your itinerary to Jaisalmer, Rajasthan make sure to include authentic food. Rajasthan has exotic cuisine that you can try while enjoying local folk music and dance. On your camping at desert safari with local people, you will taste the authentic food of  Rajasthan. Popular Jaisalrmer food includes Gatte ki Sabzi, Mirchi Bhajiya, Onion Kachori, Ker Sargi, Chane, etc. Apart from cuisine, and folk dances, make sure to enjoy shopping for local handicrafts. 

Final Thoughts: These are some of the unique things that you need to add to your itinerary. Make sure you enjoy your experience with these things, to make the most out of your trip. From food to light shows Jaisalmer has many attractions that you can explore. However, visit at the right time to explore the authentic culture and attractions of Jaisalmer.