Top Things to do in Jaisalmer
There are plenty of things that the Golden city Jaisalmer has to offer to its tourists. Established by Maharaja Jaisal Singh, this city is considered to be a popular historical place in Rajasthan. Surrounded by the vast Thar Desert, the desert city is world-famous for its fabulous heritage, culture, and tradition. The thrilling adventure sports, exciting camping, and safaris, and some of the things that make a trip to the city a memorable tourist experience. Here is a rundown of things that you would love to do in Jaisalmer.
Take a lovely view of the sunset from Jaisalmer Fort
The Jaisalmer city is famous for its grand fort that is made from yellow sandstone. The classy interiors and architectural design of the fort amazes people. This fort is open between 9 am to 5 pm. The price of the ticket is Rs. 50.
Take a tour of Jaisalmer City
Walking through the city across the Thar Desert helps you capture several beautiful moments. A guided tour helps you seize the glimpse of the regal Jaisalmer city. You will take through several popular attractions in Jaisalmer. The two hours of the fascinating tour takes you through the lanes, temples, forts, and Havelis, that will help you admire the sand and dunes. Click these moments so that you can relive them in the future. The price of a ticket is around Rs. 1300 per person.
Do boating in Gadisar Lake
Gadi Sagar lake, a beautiful lake in Jaisalmer is one of the popular attractions in Jaisalmer. This artificial reservoir was constructed in 1367 by Maharawal Gadsi Singh. Relish the marvelous surroundings and enjoy a fun-filled boating experience in this glittering lake with your friends, and family members.
Enjoying the sunrise and sunset while boating in this lake is a refreshing and peaceful experience. The price of a ticket is around Rs. 100 per person for a two-seater pedal boat and Rs. 300 per person for six-seater rowing boats. One can enjoy a boating experience in this lake between 7 am to 7 pm.
Shop at Jaisalmer local market
You will find several colorful shopping markets in Jaisalmer. They are the best place for the shopaholics to indulge in a variety of handmade products that include clothes, accessories, jewelry, footwear, bags, etc. Other specialties of the place are puppets, jootis, Rajasthani textiles, local handicrafts, decorative items, yellow sandstone showpieces, camel leather items, ornaments, and wooden items.
Some of the best places to shop in the city are Sadar Bazaar, Manak Chowk, Bhatia Bazaar, Sonoran ka Baas, government-run Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan, and Pansari Bazaar.
Enjoy parasailing
The brave and thrilling parasailing activity is commonly performed in the desert region. If you love adventure, then you should definitely perform parasailing here. A terrifying bird’s eye view and flying over the desert is a spectacular treat to your mind as well as the soul. The price of a ticket is around Rs. 760 per person.
Perform Paramotoring
Another adventurous activity that you should make it a part of your itinerary is par motoring. It is one of the best adventure activities for people who want to make their trip bold and audacious. Throughout the activity, one pilot will be dedicated to controlling the vehicle that makes it a secure and safe sport. The price of a ticket is around Rs. 2000 per person. This motor-driven parasailing gives you the scintillating views of the golden sand dunes from the sky. Capture these fascinating sights with your camera to make it an unforgettable experience of your life.
Indulge in Desert Camping and Safari
Another very popular thing that people love to do in Jaisalmer is to stay in an overnight desert camp and take a camel safari in the evening. This is the perfect way to discover the mesmerizing dunes and beauty of the sunset behind the dunes. Nowadays desert camps provide all the modern amenities to travelers to make their stay comfortable and enjoyable.
In addition to camping, they can also enjoy traditional Rajasthani folk dance and music performances that are followed by an extravagant buffet dinner that serves authentic cuisines and local dishes of Jaisalmer. The price of the ticket is between Rs. 5000 to Rs. 9000 per person for overnight camping, and Rs. 1500 per person for dinner and camel safari.
Do Quad Biking on Sam Sand Dunes
Another thrilling activity that you should not miss while on your Jaisalmer trip is to enjoy Quad Biking. You will get the opportunity to discover the landscape of Sam Sand dunes, or ride your quad ATV bike (All-Terrain Vehicle) in a fenced circuit. Space and sandy terrain make the quad biking a thrilling experience. The price of a ticket is around Rs. 1700 per person.
