Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Jaisalmer: A Golden City in the Thar
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Rising out of the Thar like a sandcastle, Jaisalmer is Rajasthan at its most romantic — a golden sandstone fort still full of homes, temples and shops.
The experience
Explore the living fort and its jewel-box havelis, then head into the dunes at Sam for a camel ride, folk music and a night under the desert stars.
Time it right
Come October to March — summer is brutal. Bring a warm layer for the surprisingly cold desert nights.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 — Jaisalmer
The living golden fort
- Jaisalmer Fort
- Kothari's Patwon Ki Haveli / Patwa Haveli
- Gadisar Lake
- Delhi (DEL) → Jaisalmer (JSA)
💡 Jaisalmer Fort is one of the world’s few still-inhabited forts — wander its lanes slowly and support the shops keeping it alive.
Day 2 — Jaisalmer
Havelis & cenotaphs
- Salam Singh Ki Haweli (Moti Mahal)
- BADA BAGH
Day 3 — Sam
Dunes & desert night
- Sam
- Kuldhara Heritage Village
- Luxury Desert Camp, Sam
Desert nights
- • A warm layer (deserts get cold after dark)
- • Sunglasses & scarf for dust
- • Sunscreen
- • Cash for the camp & camel ride
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