Jaisalmer Tourism

Jaisalmer, the city of palaces, is one of the most charming and exotic tourist destinations of Rajasthan. Known for its grandeur forts, Havelis (mansions), magnificent palaces and age old houses, Jaisalmer boasts of a rich historical tradition mirroring the valor and charisma of the Rajputana clan. The city, which is a perfect amalgamation of the historic and medieval period, is also famous all over the world for its camel safaris, exotic sand dunes, sacred shrines, age-old museums and lakes. The city of Jaisalmer has innumerable tales to tell, facts to state, an exception to showcase and color to fill your soul with joy. Jaisalmer has been a major trading center from ancient times due to its strategic location on the camel trade routes. During the 19th century, merchants built Havelis all over the city, elegantly constructed using golden-yellow sandstone, which have created Jaisalmer’s identity as the ‘Golden City.’