Places to visit in jaisalmer

Hello friends.
In my last post delhi to jaisalmer trip by road,i had shared Rajasthan travel  experience but today i will share about the must visit places in jaisalmer.

1. Jaisalmer Fort:

Jaisalmer fort is situated in the heart of Jaisalmer.It is one of the very few living fort.Its walls are yellow in colour.There is a palace in the fort which is known as haveli.A big cannon is situated at the top of the fort which is major tourist attraction.We can easily get inside the fort with the autorikshaws available over there.There are many roof top cafes in the fort.A pleasant evening view of jaisalmer city can be easily seen from the top of fort.There are Jain temples inside the fort.The visiting hours of the fort are 9 a.m to 5 p.m.

                                                   The night view of jaisalmer fort.

2.Gadisar Lake:

If you want to experience the beauty and serenity of the Jaisalmer then you must try boat riding in Gadisar lake.The view along the lake is a pleasure to our eyes.The lake gives a beautiful view of sunset.For boat riding you have to buy the tickets otherwise there will be free entry to the lake.It is surrounded by small stairs and temples..There is also a small market at the entry of this lake.You can see katputli shows over there.Photography in Rajasthani outfits is a must try over there.

3. Patwon ki haveli:

Haveli is situated at walking distance from the Jaisalmer fort and the market.It is very beautiful from outside.The stone carving done on the walls is really beautiful.The families still reside in one corner of it.The architecture is so well planned.It is the true Rajasthani heritage.The entry ticket for this is 100 rupees.

4. Sam Sand Dunes :

Sam Sand Dunes is the major torist attraction in jaisalmer.It is around 35 km from the Jaisalmer.Just 40 minutes drive you will start experience the dunes.There are lot of exciting activities to do there at the dunes.Jeep Safari,camel ride,paragliding,scooter driving and many more things to spend whole day at dunes.