Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer Fort

Golden-sandstone 12th-century 'living fort' on Trikuta hill, still home to thousands of residents, shops, temples and hotels.

Jain Temples of Jaisalmer Fort

Seven interconnected yellow-sandstone Jain temples inside Jaisalmer Fort, open to visitors only in the morning.

Jaisalmer War Museum

Army-run museum on the Jaisalmer–Jodhpur highway showcasing the 1971 Longewala battle, captured tanks and a light-and-sound show.

Kuldhara

Ruined Paliwal Brahmin village west of Jaisalmer, abandoned in the 19th century and surrounded by local legend.

Bada Bagh

Garden complex of royal cenotaphs (chhatris) of Jaisalmer's rulers, about 6 km north of the city.

Sunset point

Lovely cenotaphs. Fantastic pictures.

Patwon ki Haveli

Cluster of five richly carved merchant mansions in Jaisalmer, the largest and most elaborate haveli group in the city.

Desert Culture Centre & Museum

Small museum near Gadisar Lake on Thar desert life, with folk instruments, fossils and an evening puppet show.

Khuri Sand Dunes

Quieter dune field south-west of Jaisalmer with village homestays and camel rides, an alternative to Sam.

Kothari's Patwa Haveli museum

Patwa Haveli (government museum)

Tanot Mata Temple

Hindu temple in Rajasthan, India

Gadisar Lake

14th-century man-made reservoir in Jaisalmer ringed by ghats, temples and chhatris, with the Tilon ki Pol gateway.

Desert National Park

Vast Thar desert reserve near Jaisalmer, a last stronghold of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard.

Akal Wood Fossil Park

national geological monument in Jaisalmer, India

Chandan Shree Restaurant

Busy, budget vegetarian restaurant at Hanuman Circle known for Rajasthani and Gujarati thalis.

Desert Boy's Dhani

Garden-courtyard vegetarian restaurant near Dhibba Para with Rajasthani food and evening folk music and dance.

Saffron (Nachana Haveli)

Rooftop restaurant of the Nachana Haveli heritage hotel, serving Rajasthani and Indian dishes with alcohol.

Government Authorised Bhang Shop

Shop at the fort gate (Gopa Chowk) selling bhang lassi and bhang-laced drinks under a 'government authorised' sign.

KB Cafe

Bharat Juice Center and Restaurant

Midtown restaurant

This restaurant is in front of the Golden fort. The view is amazing and the food is fine with friendly service. The homemade Dutch apple pie is delicious. Pullavs are great.

Monica's Restaurant

Tibetain Camel Kitchen

Jaisal Italy

1st Gate Home Fusion

Saffron Restaurant

Sadar Bazaar, Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer wholesale-cum-retail market for shawls, chunky jewellery, and wooden and leather goods.

Manak Chowk

Square just outside Jaisalmer Fort's entrance with handicraft, textile, leather, silver and antique shops.

Jewel Caravan

Large choice of silver jewellery, Tibetan jewellery, precious and semi-precious gemstones. Lovely Kashmiri textiles collection. Singing bowls and statues. Friendly service.

Shayama Cashmere Store

Mr. Sushil Kumar, the owner, is a very honest and knowledgeable person. In this store, there is a nice collection of cashmere pashmina shawls.

Indian crafts Boutique-Museum

Nice informative brochures available about jewelry making and different jewelry styles in India, detailed explanations about textile production. Insight into Indian history and local history as well: Jaisalmer, the silk trade, etc. For those interested in alternative medicine, th

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Bronze statues

Hindu statues in bronze or silver plated Buddha statues. Various collectibles: prayer mills, thangkas, mandalas.

Silk & Cashmere

Scarves, shawls, stalls, kurtas. Silk & cashmere blends, with or without embroidery.

Silver Jewelry

Silver Rajasthani jewelry (necklaces, bangles, pendants, earrings, rings). Gemstones (rings and pendants), Tibetan jewelry (turquoise & coral inlaid jewelry).