Jaisalmer

The Golden city named as Jaisalmer. It is a town in the state of Rajasthan. It is located 575 kilometres, west of the capital Jaipur. It is a world Heritage site. Town stands on the yellowish sandstone, Crowned by a fort which contains the palace and some ornate Jain temples. The town lies in the heart of the Thar Desert.


Jaisalmer is named after the Maharawal Jaisal Singh, a Rajput king who founded the town in 1156 AD. Jaisalmer means ‘the Hill Fort of Jaisal. Jaisalmer is known by the name of The Golden City of India “because of the yellow sand and yellow sandstone is used in every architecture of the city which gives yellowish – golden tinge to the city and in its surrounding area.
Jaisalmer also celebrate its Desert festival in the month of February every year.
Like other cities of Rajasthan, in Jaisalmer also you will find different facets of its own glorious heritage too.

Main visitor’s attractions:
1. Jaisalmer fort
2. Jain Heritage of jaisalmer
3. Gadsisar Lake
4. Bada Bagh

How to reach Jaisalmer:


Jaisalmer is situated in the heart of Rajasthan and popular tourist destination therefore it is connected to the rest of India and Rajasthan with airways, railways and roadways.

By Air:
Though Jaisalmer is not connected directly to airways service as such, Jodhpur airport is 300km away. Jodhpur is well connected to all the major metros of India. From Jodhpur you can hire a Cab or you can go by train according to your preferences.

By Railway:
Jaisalmer is connected to major cities of India. Direct trains are also available to Jodhpur as well as from Delhi.

By Road:
Jaisalmer is connected to rest of the state by the well maintained roads. To Indo-pak border, special emphasis is given for its maintenance. Ordinary and deluxe buses of Rajasthan Roadways and private companies to operate from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur, Bikaner, Mount Abu, Jalore, Jaipur, Ahmadabad.
Roadways main bus stand is opposite railway station and Golden bus terminal is near the State Bank of Bikaner.

Climate condition in Jaisalmer:

Jaisalmer is situated near the border of India and Pakistan in the west Rajasthan. Jaisalmer is entirely a sandy waste, forming the part of Thar desert. The climate in Jaisalmer is dry and healthy. In summers jaisalmer is very hot and winters in Jaisalmer is lot cooler.


Place to stay in Jaisalmer:

Gorbandh Palace: 1, Tourist Complex, Sam Road, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan 345001, India +91 2992 253 801 http://www.hrhhotels.com/royal_retreats/gorbandh_palace/index.aspx

Gorbandh Palace is located in the beautiful city of Jaisalmer . The name of this royal retreat is inspired by deserts and associated storties. Basically Gorbandh is the harness which the desert women use to decorate for their husband’s camel with the any material they find such as beads, shells, sequins, coloured threads and buttons.
It is the luxurious Palace; you can enjoy all modern facilities in a Rajasthani ambience. Nearby to this Palace are famous Sam sand dunes, where you can stay and party.

 No wonder Jaisalmer has been hailed as a Museum City. So Pack your bags now and visit this lovely tourist destination with your family and friends.
Enjoy this Golden City.


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