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Visit Jaisalmer, India

Visit Jaisalmer, India

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The golden city of Jaisalmer rises like a mirage from the flat expanses of the Thar Desert.

The fort

The thick walls of the fort enclose a maze of narrow streets lined with elaborately carved havelis and other buildings.

Walking tour

Ladies selling Vegetables, JaisalmerA walking tour gives an excellent insight into a way of life seemingly little changed for centuries.

The cries of hawkers selling vibrantly colored Rajasthani wall hangings echo through the fort's atmospheric alleyways as bullocks amble along the streets, while away from the city and beyond the dunes a camel ride under the desert stars is an impossibly romantic experience.

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    • Thar Desert
      Thar Desert
    • Thar Desert
      Thar Desert
    • Fort Jaisalmer, Jaisalmer
      Fort Jaisalmer, Jaisalmer
    • Sand dunes of the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer
      Sand dunes of the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer
    • Sand dunes, Jaisalmer, India
      Sand dunes, Jaisalmer, India
    • View over Jaisalmer City
      View over Jaisalmer City
    • Jaisalmer Fort
      Jaisalmer Fort
    • Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
      Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

    Our expert guides to exploring Jaisalmer

    Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting Jaisalmer, these guides will help you make the most of your time there. We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate Jaisalmer at its best.

    • The best of Rajasthan: why stay in an Indian fort
      Gwalior Fort

      The best of Rajasthan: why stay in an Indian fort

      The best of Rajasthan: why stay in an Indian fort

      Rajasthan is often defined by its range of towering stone fortresses. Here, India specialist Lydia leads you on a tour of the smaller forts that you can spend a night in, and picks out four of the best.

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    Accommodation choices for Jaisalmer

    We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Jaisalmer. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.