Can you ever confuse gold with Sand? Well, if you think not, then you should definitely visit Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer city is where pure sandstone is found. The yellow-golden sandstone when mixed with sand is nearly indistinguishable from real gold! Jaisalmer is full of such structures. This is why the city is famous as The Golden city of Rajasthan!
Ever wanted to feel the vibe of Arabian Nights with the combination of Indian food? Then an hour-long camel ride on Sam Sand Dunes in Jaisalmer with delicious Pyaz Ki Kachori, a Crispy, spicy, onion-filled delight, irresistible snack, is the perfect place to visit! And who would like to miss a perfect sunset on such dunes with backdrop of kites?
Did you know that Rao Jaisal founded the city of Jaisalmer when he was told by Lord Krishna, through a sage named Eesul, to build a city? Rawal, fascinated by it, built a mud fort so huge and so strong that it stands tall without a crack to this day, even after 900 years! The Jaisalmer fort holds more such secrets and only reveals them to the ones who visi it!
A beautiful girl was demanded by a rich pompous king against her will. But to protect her, the whole village united and refused. The king, enraged, decided to massacre the entire village. But the night before that, the whole village disappeared. Completely. Exodus of a whole village in a single night. Not a single person from the same village was ever found by the king. The village is still preserved in the condition in which it was left and is a must see!
Which movie comes to your mind when Sunny Deol & War is mentioned? BORDER - The blockbuster bollywood movie! Yes, this movie is based on the famous Longewala battle, where 100 Indian soldiers defeated a complete battalion of thousands of Pakistani soldiers equipped with tanks. You can still witness the battle firsthand in the Longewala War Memorial.
Laser Water Show at Gadisar Lake is one of the first and largest Laser Water Show having water screen projection mapping using 3-chip DLP projectors of 25,000 lumens. Show depicts story of founders of Jaisalmer city, Jaisalmer fort, attacks of invaders on the fort & sacrifice of brave Rajput to save their land, glimpses of other tourist locations in Jaisalmer region e.g. Tanot Mata Temple, Lodruva Temple, Laxminarayan Temple, Longewala war scenes, etc.
If you’re after stunning havelis, Jaisalmer is the place to be! Get ready to feel like a royal spirit wandering through incredible old mansions. Explore Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli, Salim Singh Ki Haveli, Patwon Ki Haveli, and more—these aren’t just buildings; they’re the perfect Instagram-ready settings to live out your period-drama fantasy (minus any actual hauntings).