Places to Visit in Jaisalmer
Plan your sightseeing itinerary across Jaisalmer’s UNESCO forts, carved havelis, sacred lakes, and the magnificent Sam Sand Dunes.
Sam Sand Dunes
The most famous golden sand dunes in Rajasthan, renowned for sweeping sunset vistas, camel rides, and desert safaris.
Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Qila)
A UNESCO World Heritage living fortress built in 1156 AD, housing palaces, Jain temples, and bustling medieval alleyways.
Gadisar Lake
A historic 14th-century rainwater reservoir ringed by artistic sandstone chattris, shrines, and visiting migratory birds.
Patwon Ki Haveli
A cluster of five palatial mansions renowned for the finest stone-carved jharokhas (balconies) and antique artifacts in Jaisalmer.
Kuldhara Haunted Heritage Village
An abandoned 13th-century Paliwal Brahmin settlement shrouded in legend, featuring preserved sandstone ruins.
Bada Bagh Royal Cenotaphs
A hillside complex of dramatic yellow sandstone cenotaphs (chhatris) built in memory of the royal Maharawals of Jaisalmer.
Desert National Park
One of India’s largest protected desert ecosystems, home to the endangered Great Indian Bustard, chinkaras, and desert foxes.