Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is 331 kms.from Bikaner
Jaisalmer is a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located 575 kilometres (357 mi) west of the state capital Jaipur. It is a World heritage site. It was once known as Jaisalmer state. 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 (great Indian desert) and has a population of about 78,000. It is the administrative headquarters of Jaisalmer district.
Jaisalmer is named after Maharawal Jaisal Singh, a Rajput king who founded the city in 1156 AD. “Jaisalmer” means “the Hill Fort of Jaisal”. Jaisalmer is sometimes called the “Golden City of India” because the yellow sand and the yellow sandstone used in every architecture of the city gives a yellowish-golden tinge to the city and its surrounding area.
It is the largest district of Rajasthan and one of the largest in the country. on the west & south-west by the Pakistani border,. The length of international border attached to Jaisalmer District is 471 km (293 mi).
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Climate
April to Au\gust is the summer season and the maximum temperature is around 41.6 °C (106.9 °F) while the minimum is 25 °C (77 °F). September to October is the monsoon period and the average rainfall is 209.5 millimeters (8.25in).November to March is the winter season and the temperature is usually around 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) and the minimum is 7.9 °C (46.2 °F). The average rainfall is 209.5 millimetres (8.25 in).[2] Highest ever recorded temperature was 48.0 °C (118.4 °F)[3] and the lowest ever recorded temperature being −5.9 °C (21.4 °F)
Best time to visit : October to March
Airport
Jaisalmer Airport ( JSA ) is located 17 kilometres south-east of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan.. The airport operates as a civil enclave on an Indian Air Force base. The airport has a single runway of 9,000 feet (2,700 m) in length and 150 feet (46 m) in width. Carriers that have previously flown to/from the airport include Vayudoot and Kingfisher Airlines and as of 2015, it was never used for civil flights and was closed.
Railway Station
Jaisalmer Junction
217 National Highway 15 Indira Colony Indira Colony Jaisalmer Rajasthan 345001
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Places Of Interest
Bada Bagh
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Bada Bagh Ramgarh Road, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan – 305001 Phone +91 2992 252406 Bada Bagh or Big Garden is located 6 km from Jaisalmer on the Ramgarh road. A descendant of Maharawal Jaisal Singh, the founder of the state and Maharaja of Jaisalmer, Jai Singh IIi (1688–1743), commissioned a dam to create a water tank during … Continue reading Bada Bagh →
Desert National Park
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Desert National Park Desert National Park Rajasthan Major District Road 53, Jamra, Rajasthan 345001 40Kms. From Jaisalmer. India has maintained a list of tentative sites in which Desert National Park is also included for recognition which has been submitted to UNESCO Committee for evaluation and acceptance. Desert National Park, Rajasthan, India, is situated in the west Indian … Continue reading Desert National Park →
Gadi Sagar Lake
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Gadi Sagar Lake Gadisar Lake, Postal Colony, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan 345001 Gadi Sagar, a man made reservoir built in 1156 AD, is one of the most favorite tourist attraction in Jaisalmer. It was originally constructed by the King Jaisal and later it was reconstructed by Maharaja Garsi Singh in 1367 AD, making a new name ‘Lake … Continue reading Gadi Sagar Lake →
Jain Temple Located inside Jaisalmer fort
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Jain Temple Located inside Jaisalmer fort Jain Temples Jaisalmer situated in the Jaisalmer Fort are a must visit site in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. You will find these temples to be very old and high pilgrimage as well as archeological value attached to them. These are a group of Jain temples dating back 12th and 15th centuries … Continue reading Jain Temple Located inside Jaisalmer fort →
Jaisalmer Fort
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Jaisalmer Fort Fort Rd, Amar Sagar Pol, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan 345001 Phone: +91-2992-252406 Jaisalmer Fort is a World heritage site. Jaisalmer Fort is one of the largest fully preserved fortified cities in the world. It is situated in the city of Jaisalmer, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is a World Heritage Site. It was … Continue reading Jaisalmer Fort →
Kuldhara Village
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Kuldhara Village Jiyai, Rajasthan 345001 Located at a distance of 18 kms. from Jaisalmer Kuldhara Village is an abandoned village in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan, India. Established around 13th century, it was once a prosperous village inhabited by Paliwal Brahmins. It was abandoned by the early 19th century for unknown reasons, possibly because of … Continue reading Kuldhara Village →
Nathmalji Ki Haveli
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Nathmalji Ki Haveli Amar Sagar Pol, Near Gandhi Chowk, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan 345001 This Nathmalji Ki Haveli was commissioned to serve as the residence of Diwan Mohata Nathmal, the then Prime Minister of Jaisalmer. Maharawal Beri Sal commissioned the construction of this Haveli. It is said that the two brothers started building different facets of haveli … Continue reading Nathmalji Ki Haveli →
Patwon-Ki-Haveli
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Patwon-Ki-Haveli Amar Sagar Pol, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan 345001 Phone : +91 2992 252406 A group of apartments, Patwon-Ki-Haveli is one of the largest and most elaborate of Havelis in Jaisalmer and stands in a narrow lane. It is five storey high and is extensively carved. A part of this beautiful building is owned by the Department of … Continue reading Patwon-Ki-Haveli →
Sam Sand Dunes
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Sam Sand Dunes MDR53, Kanoi, Rajasthan 345001 Sam sand dunes are becoming the major attraction in Jaisalmer. Sam has a truly magnificent stretch of sweeping dunes, with sparse or no vegetation. Join a camel caravan or a jeep safari and ride along the breathtaking crests and troughs. Enjoy the romance of solitude as your camel … Continue reading Sam Sand Dunes →
Tazia Tower
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Tazia Tower Tazia Tower, Khejer Para, Manak Chowk, Amar Sagar Pol, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan 345001 Tazia Tower of Jaisalmer is one of the major tourist attractions. It is situated in the excellent ‘Badal Palace’ complex located near Amar Sagar Gate. These were the homes of the former royal family. The tower is a 5-storied structure where … Continue reading Tazia Tower →
The Surya Gate
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The Surya Gate The Surya Gate is found at the famous Jaisamler Fort popularly known as ‘Golden Fort’. A 12th century gate, the Surya Gate is found at the famous Jaisamler Fort popularly known as ‘Golden Fort’. Located on top of Trikuta Hill, the fort has four gates that you have to cross before you … Continue reading The Surya Gate →
Vyas Chhatri
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Vyas Chhatri Vyas Chhatri, Dr. K. L. Achalvanshi Colony, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan 345001 Located 6 KMs from the city of Jaisalmer, is the Bada bagh that literally means the big garden, construction of which is credited to Maharawal Jait Singh during 16th century. The garden is famous for a cluster of cenotaphs and chhatries of the … Continue reading Vyas Chhatri →