Things to Shopping and Places in Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer also called the Golden City, is popular for its royalties of Indian history and heritage. Founded in the twelfth century, the World Heritage Site allures people to its desert festival, museums, palaces, and Jain temples. The Jaisalmer Fort, The Gadsisar Lake, the Patwonki Haveli, the Khaba Fort, sand dunes, and the Indian-Pakistan border are key destinations to include in your Jaisalmer itinerary.
In addition to these tourist spots, shopping is also a major attraction for people at this place. You will find the labyrinths of markets to explore in this city. To make your shopping experience amazing, we have compiled a list of markets that you should visit on your Jaisalmer trip.
What are the top things to shop in Jaisalmer?
Your trip to Jaisalmer is not complete without visiting the enchanting market streets and shopping palaces. This city offers the most appealing retail therapy with a wide assortment of objects and colors. Let us see what are the specialties of Jaisalmer.
Mirror Work Embroidery
Jaisalmer is known for its mirror work products that include cushion covers, quilts, banjara bags, wall hangings, Kantha quilts, and bed covers. All these items are designed to be elegant, strong inbuilt, light in weight, and fade-proof.
Camel Leather Products
Jaisalmer is renowned for the products manufactured from camel hide. There are several types of products that you can find here that are made from camel skin. These are bags, purses, mojaris, files, phone covers, jackets, hats, diaries, decorative saddles, key chains, and a camel leather-based water bottle called “Kopi”.
Jewellery
Jaisalmer is the hub for intricate silver and gold jewellery. The elaborate Rajasthani jewellery such as earrings, necklaces, anklets, and bracelets. The specialty of these jewels is that they are uniquely hand cut out of the stones and polished.
Gift Items, and Souvenirs
Jaisalmer is also popular for its brassware, shawls, rugs, carved wooden boxes, carpets, lamps, antiques, and trinkets. All these are worth purchasing in this city.
Top shopping destinations in Jaisalmer
Pansari Bazaar
If you are looking for convention ethnic objects, then you must head to the oldest streets of Jaisalmer i.e., Pansari Bazaar. This place is also called as the villager's market. Here, you will find a variety of shops that sells home decoration items, puppets, traditional clothing items, and handicrafts. Pansari bazaar is open between 10.00 AM to 6 PM
Bhatia Bazaar
This bazaar has a wide range of shops that sells mirror embroidery, woodworks, decorative pieces, and dress materials. Bhatia Bazaar is the best place to witness the beauty of Rajasthan. This bazaar lies at the central location in Jaisalmer city. Being one of the ancient markets in Jaisalmer, it is also a popular shopping destination for tourists. Bhatia Bazaar is widely visited for its souvenirs, sarees, and silk items. It is open between 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Manak Chowk
Manak Chowk is another fabulous place to buy ethnic jewellery, textiles, and handicrafts. This market is also a very old marketplace that has been prominent since the medieval period. The bazaar displays the incredible craftsmanship of the local artisans. The items sold at these shops reflect the true Rajasthan culture. This market is located at Amar Sagar Pol. The timing of this market is between 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Sonaran ka Bas
Sonaron ka Bas is a perfect place in Jaisalmer to find an exquisite collection of handmade jewellery. It is a must-visit place for all jewellery enthusiasts. This market sells varied types of semi-precious, and precious stones in addition to silver, and gold jewellery. It remains highly crowded during festive events. This bazaar is open between 9 AM to 9 PM
Sadar Bazaar
Sadar bazaar is also counted among the major markets of Jaisalmer. Here, you will find a large range of products that includes dupattas, jewellery, shawls, carpets, paintings, and especially leather-based products. Sadar bazaar is open between 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Seema Gram
Seema Gram is another favorite destination among shopaholics. It is an ideal place to buy dupattas, trinkets, and scarves at a very reasonable rate. Seema Gram market is located at Amar Sagar Pol. Another popular market as the Khadi Gramudyog Bhawan is located close to it. The timing of this market is between 9:00 am 7:00 pm. Other shopping centers to explore are Khadi Gramudyog Emporium, Gandhi Darshan, Rajasthali, and Zila Khadi Gramodan Parishad.
Light of the East Store
This is a distinctive store that brings precious, and rare stones of more than 40 different kinds of crystals. Some of these crystals include Jasper, Quartz, Aventurine, Sandstone, Aquamarine, and Onyx. This enthralling store also keeps a valuable stone piece of “Apophyllite”, but it is not for sale purposes. Light of the East Store lies close to Tewata Para, Jain Temple. The timing of this market is between 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
