Things to do in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Jaisalmer, nicknamed The Golden City, is a city in the north-western Indian state of Rajasthan, located 575 kilometres west of the state capital Jaipur, in the heart of the Thar Desert. It serves as the administrative headquarters of Jaisalmer district.
5 places to visit in and around Jaisalmer, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Jaisalmer Fort
Jaisalmer Fort is situated in the city of Jaisalmer, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is one of the very few "living forts" in the world, as nearly one fourth of the old city's population still resides within the fort.
- 2Jaisalmer Fort Jain temples
Jaisalmer Fort Jain temples is a group of seven Śvetāmbara Jain temples inside Jaisalmer Fort in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is a World Heritage Site of UNESCO as part of Hill Forts of Rajasthan.
- 3Gadisar Lake
Gadisar Lake is an artificial lake in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. It was built by the founder of Jaisalmer, Rawal Jaisal Bhati in 1156 AD and later rebuilt by his successor Rawal Gadsi Bhati around 1367 AD.
- 4Jaisalmer Wind Park
The Jaisalmer Wind Park is India's second largest and globally the fifth-largest operational onshore wind farm. This project is located in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, Western India.
- 5Bada Bagh
Bada Bagh, also called Barabagh is a garden complex located about six kilometers north of Jaisalmer in the Indian state of Rajasthan.