Top 10 Best Places to Visit in Jaisalmer 

The iconic fort, also known as Sonar Qila, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Standing at a height of 250 ft and surrounded by 30 ft tall walls, the fort offers a panoramic view of Jaisalmer city

Jaisalmer Fort

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It is one of the best places to visit in Jaisalmer known for its intricate carvings, paintings, archways and fairy tale architecture. It was built in 1805 by Guman Chand Patwa

Patwon Ki Haveli

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Located on the outskirts of Jaisalmer, the Dunes are undeniably among the most picturesque in the region. Enjoy camel safari, magical sunset, and camp under the starlit desert sky

Sam Sand Dunes

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It is a beautiful artificial lake built by Raja Rawal Jaisal, the founder of Jaisalmer and is surrounded by temples and ghats. It offers boat rides and a laser water show one of the first in India

Gadisar Lake

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Known for its distinctive and beautiful peacock-shaped architecture, the magnificent Haveli was built in 1815 by Salim Singh - the then prime minister of the Kingdom

Salim Singh Ki Haveli

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A beautiful haveli with intricate architecture, Nathmal Ki Haveli is known for its craftsmanship and the interesting tale of two architect brothers Hathi and Lulu who built it

Nathmal Ki Haveli

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An abandoned village with a mysterious history, Kuldhara is said to be cursed. Explore the ruins and listen to the tales of why the village was abandoned overnight

Kuldhara Village

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A historical garden that houses chhatris or royal cenotaphs of the Maharajas of Jaisalmer. Located atop a hill, it offers views of the horizon, the desert, and wonderful sunset vistas

Bada Bagh

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It displays the best of the Thar desert’s ecosystem and its varied wildlife. The park is formed of undulating sand dunes, jagged rocks and dense salt lake bottoms

Desert National Park

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Located near the India-Pakistan border and the site of the Battle of Longewala, the temple is known for its miraculous survival during the 1965 Indo-Pak War

Tanot Mata Temple

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