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LanguagesHindi, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Jaisalmer City Tour is customized for you to see all the major landmarks of this beautiful Golden City of Rajasthan. With this tour, you will get to explore the local culture, history, and lifestyle of this city. In a tour of 8 hours, you will get to explore every aspect of this city which makes it unique and exciting.
The tour starts with the Jaisalmer Fort where your host will make you familiar with the city and the history of this fort and the royal family.
You would be heading to the Patwon ki Haveli and later to Gadisar Lake. If you wish to stop for lunch our host can assist you with places.
At Kuldhara village, our host will share stories about when and how the village was abandoned. You can explore the local houses and can click beautiful pictures.
Evening at Sam Sand Dunes where you can click pictures, see local artists singing the regional songs, performing regional dance forms and can even dance with the local artists. You will be dropped back to your hotel.
Options
Full Day Private Sightseeing Tour of Jaisalmer
Pickup included
Jaisalmer Desert Jeep Safari
Jeep Desert Safari: At the Thar Desert, enjoy 30 minutes Jeep Desert Safari in the evening after the City Tour
Pickup included
What's included
Private transportation
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Jeep safari (only if this option selected)
Personal Expense
Tips & Gratitude
What to expect
Jaisalmer Fort
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
Built by Rawal Jaisal in the year 1156 AD, Jaisalmer Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the group Hill Forts of Rajasthan. Visit the second oldest Fort also known as Sonar Quila or Sone ka Quila of Rajasthan in the morning with your guide who will share every bit of detail, significance and stories about the royal families. The fort has 99 bastions, from which 92 were built between 1633 and 1647. You will get to see Islamic and Rajput architecture here.
Kothari's Patwaon-Ki-Haveli
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
Patwa Haveli or Kothari's Patwa Haveli is one of the most important Havelis of Jaisalmer. It was the first haveli and is not a single haveli but a cluster of 5 small Havelis. Belonged to a trader named Guman Chand Patwa, all these five houses were constructed in the first 60 years of the 19th century hence it is also known as the “mansion of brocade merchants”. It is now a museum featuring intricate carvings, furniture & artwork. The Archeological Survey of India and State art and craft department is situated in the haveli itself.
1h
After exploring the Fort and the Havelis, now proceed towards Gadisar Lake. This lake was first constructed by Raja Rawal Jaisal around 1400 AD and was later reconstructed by Maharawal Gadsi Singh, it is surrounded by many temples and shrines. It also has a desert cultural centre and a museum that stores artefacts. The other attraction that you will see here is Tilon ki Pol, which is a 2-story yellow sandstone gateway with lattices & balconies. You can do boating here at an extra cost.
Kuldhara Abandoned Village
2h · Admission ticket included
Visit the 200 year’s old abandoned village Kuldhara. It is believed that due to the Diwan of Jaisalmer the villagers had to abandon the village one night and while going they cursed that no one will ever be able to settle here and whoever tried to repopulate the place has experienced paranormal activities. You can see and even enter the houses of the villagers and from the terrace; one can see the whole village. It is also a perfect spot for pictures
Sam Sand Dunes
2h · Admission ticket included
Drive from Kuldhara Village will take 1-2 hours. The best part about the tour is here; now after visiting the abandoned village, you will explore the Thar Desert. Sam Sand dunes, is one of the most authentic desert dune sites in India.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
