Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer is the golden splendor amidst the Thar Desert of Rajasthan. Forts, palaces, havelis, temples, colourful desert culture, desert wildlife and man-made lakes are major tourist attractions of Jaisalmer.

Camel Safari in Jaisalmer

Vast stretches of desert land offer an opportunity to understand the mysterious life of Rajasthan. The Camel Safari in Jaisalmer is the perfect answer to it. Indeed, there is no substitute to the shimmering glory of the desert sand and a camel safari that enables the tourists to explore and understand the life and majesty of Rajasthan. The ever enthralling beauty of desert land is all encompassing.

In fact, camel in Rajasthan is recognized as the 'ship of the desert'. Riding a camel allows you to peep into the rustic lifestyle of Rajasthan. It truly exposes you to the desert people. Indeed, the camel safari traverses through the desert sand dunes making you to interact with the ancient havelis, abandoned places, and temples.

Embarking on the Camel Safari exposes you to the experience the harsh weather of the desert in an apt way. Indeed the safari is superbly designed to suit travelers all across the globe. The tourists can easily enjoy the traditional cuisine of Rajasthan along with their explorations and get enthralled with the traditional music. What’s more, one can participate in tours equipped with cultural programs that are hosted in the deserts of Rajasthan.

How To Reach

By Road 

There are deluxe & semi-deluxe buses to Jodhpur in every hour.
Deluxe buses are also available for Jaipur, Bikaner & Ajmer.

By Rail 
There are so many express tains to/from Jaisalmer.
The Jodhpur-Jaisalmer Express leaves to Jodhpur at 11:15 PM & reaches at 5:15 AM, the same train leaves Jodhpur at 11:15 PM & arrives Jaisalmer at 5:05 AM.
The Jaisalmer Delhi Express departs at 3:30 PM & reaches Jodhpur at 9:30 PM, Jaipur at 5:20 AM & Delhi at 10:20 AM.

By Air
There are frequent flights to Jodhpur & Jaipur.

Transportation

• Air: The nearest airport is Jodhpur (285 km)

• Rail: Jaisalmer is  connected with Jodhpur by night train service.

• Road: Well connected by road with all the major cities of India. Direct bus services to Udaipur, Mount Abu, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Barmer, Ajmer and Jaipur. Ahmedabad and Bhuj (Gujarat),
  
  

Places To See

Jaisalmer Fort
Renew yourself amid the past galore, as you visit the commanding Jaisalmer Fort. The fort stands guard over the desertscape from its 250 feet high perch on the hill with its wall following the contours of the hills.

Gadsisar Lake
A rain water lake, adorned with an arched gateway. Many small shrines and temples are festooned a11 around the lake. Today, it is an ideal picnic spot, famous for boating.

Salim Singh-ki-Haveli 

Witness the legendary architectural wealth of Jaisalmer at Salim Singh's haveli, truly unsurpassed in splendor. Of particular note are the blue roof and rows of peacocks below the arched balconies. The haveli was once the residence of the Mohta family, ministers of Jaisalmer rulers.

Patwon-ki-Haveli
It is the grandest mansion in Jaisalmer, not to be missed at all. This five haveli wonder has its ceiling supported by exquisitely carved pillars and its delicately chiselled balconies surely leave you mesmerized.

Nathmalji-ki-Haveli
This haveli was carved by two brothers. One worked on right side and the other on left, but the harmony in design exists still. Screened windows, projected balconies and intricate carvings illustrate superb craftsmanship.

Jain Temples : Within the citadel are the splendorous Jain temples, dedicated to Rishabdevji, Sambhavnathji and Parshvanathji.


Climatic Conditions

In summers Maximum of 46 degrees C and minimum of 35.4 degrees C
In winters High of 14 degrees C and lowest of 1degree C 

Monument Entrance Charges in Agra Increased

Agra is a historical destination that attracts tourists in a large number. Agra is seat of three UNESCO World Heritage Sites- Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri. Taj Mahal is the most visited monument of India. Other than these three monuments, Agra boasts of having several other magnificent monuments like Tomb of It-Mad-ud-Daula, Tomb of Akbar at Sikandara, Mehtab Bag & Dayal Bag Temple. Entry into temple is free. Rest of the monuments charge an entrance fee.

New entrance charges of various monuments are as under---

Monument                    Entrance Fee for Indian        Entrance Fee for Foreiner

Taj Mahal                            INR 40/ per person               INR 1250/ per person

Agra Fort                             INR 40/ per person               INR 760/ per person

It-Mad-ud-Daula                 INR 20/ per person               INR 310/ per person

Mehtab Bag                         INR 20/ per person               INR 310/ per person

Sikandara                             INR 20/ per person               INR 310/ per person

Fatehpur Sikri                      INR 40/ per person               INR 760/ per person


These new rates will be applicable from November 01'2015.

Various stakeholders of Indian tourism industry are urging the ASI / Government to cancel the increase. In case of any change, we will update you.

Indian Tourism

The phenomenon of travelers and tourists visiting India was neither rare nor novel in the past and has occurred throughout the country’s history. From ancient times to the modern, India has fascinated people from every region in the world. From envoys receiving royal protection and patronage to the common people traveling long or short distances, either for exploring something new or for fulfilling an obligation such as a religious and spiritually-oriented one, travel and tourism was not uncommon at all, since the ancient times. 

Also, in India, guests visiting distant places received great and generous hospitality from the hosts, as guests were considered to be akin to gods and it was stated in Sanskrit – India’s ancient language, ‘Athithi Devo Bhava’ –“Guests are equal in status to gods” and should be treated with as much respect and regard. 

Modern India is home to some of the most significant natural and man-made wonders on the planet and is thus a powerful magnet for tourism. The open door policies of modern India have put the Tourism Industry on the fast track, as luxury hotels and beach resorts are incessantly under construction. With numerous major languages (and hundreds of dialects), and dozens of large cities and over 700,000 villages, India is in many ways a country, which displays a variety of facets such as an ancient heritage, modernity, continuity with rapid change etc.