Jaisalmer
India · State of R?jasth?nIN
City in Rajasthan, India
Jaisalmer, nicknamed The Golden City, is a city in the north-western Indian state of Rajasthan, located 575 kilometres (357 mi) west of the state capital Jaipur, in the heart of the Thar Desert. It serves as the administrative headquarters of Jaisalmer district. Jaisalmer is a former medieval trading center and the historic capital of the kingdom of Jaisalmer, founded in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal of the Bhati clan of Rajputs. Jaisalmer stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone and is crowned by the World Heritage Site, Jaisalmer Fort, a sprawling hilltop citadel supported by 99 bastions. This fort contains a royal palace and several ornate Jain temples. Many of the houses and temples of both the fort and of the town below are built of finely sculptured yellow sandstone. The town has a population, including the residents of the fort, of about 78,000. Jaisalmer ranked 9th on Booking.com's Top 10 The Most Welcoming cities in the world. It is the only Indian city on the list.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 65,471
- Coordinates
- 26.918, 70.904
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 225 m
Overview of Jaisalmer
Part of State of R?jasth?n, India, Jaisalmer is a compact city. Some 65,471 inhabitants call it home. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for culture, nature and adventure.
Things to do in Jaisalmer
Culture in Jaisalmer
(11)Culture lovers get Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Castles, Historical Sites and Mines. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Jaisalmer. Altogether 11 options are tagged here.
Nature in Jaisalmer
(11)Looking for nature? Jaisalmer has Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Gardens and National Parks. In all, 11 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Jaisalmer's own activity tags.
Adventure in Jaisalmer
(9)Adventure lovers get Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. All of it is drawn from Jaisalmer's recorded activities. 9 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Nightlife in Jaisalmer
(6)The nightlife shortlist for Jaisalmer: Clubs, Disco, Events, Festival and Music. All of it is drawn from Jaisalmer's recorded activities. 6 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Sports in Jaisalmer
(5)Our data lists Biking, Horse Trails, Hunting, Skiing and Slopes as sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Jaisalmer's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Jaisalmer
(3)On the water sports side, Jaisalmer offers Diving, Scuba Diving and Water Sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Jaisalmer. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Jaisalmer
(2)Jaisalmer records Playgrounds and Zoo under family. Everything listed here comes from what Jaisalmer is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Jaisalmer
(1)On the shopping side, Jaisalmer offers Food. All of it is drawn from Jaisalmer's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Wellness in Jaisalmer
(1)Looking for wellness? Jaisalmer has Spa. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Jaisalmer's own activity tags.
More to do in Jaisalmer
(1)Our data lists Fishing as other activities options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Jaisalmer's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Jaisalmer
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in State of R?jasth?n; once there, walking covers most of Jaisalmer. The local time zone is Asia/Kolkata.
Similar destinations
Places near Jaisalmer that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jaisalmer known for?
- Jaisalmer is mainly a destination for culture, nature and adventure, set in State of R?jasth?n, India with around 65,471 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Jaisalmer?
- You can plan around Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Castles, Historical Sites and Mines in Jaisalmer. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Jaisalmer?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Jaisalmer located?
- Administratively, Jaisalmer sits in State of R?jasth?n, India — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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