Jaisalmer culture – It is a city located in Rajasthan, India, approximately 575 km from Jaipur. Considered as a haven for tourists seeking to explore the rich Indian culture.
Dating back to 12th century, Jaisalkot was built by Rawal Jaisal, due to its strategic location. Forts, mandirs, museums or lakes – this vibrant place has it all, making it an ideal getaway location from your 9 to 5.
Below are our top recommendations for anyone planning to visit the Golden Land of Rajasthan.
Jaisalkot
Want to explore the era of kings and queens but don’t want to sacrifice the comfortable modern hotel’s offer? Not to worry! Jaisalkot is just the place for you. Covering over 25 acres of land in Jaisalmer, Jaisalkot offers you a peaceful and majestic stay in one of the largest forts in town.
While maintaining the beauty of the lost era, Jaisalkot also has modern-day amenities.
It offers a spa, pool, gym, restaurant and a bar to its guests. More importantly, Jaisalkot offers what no other hotel can – a chance to go back in time.
Jaisalmer Fort
Jaisalmer Fort is believed to be one of the very few ‘living forts’ in the world– meaning a large number of residents still reside within the fort.
The fort’s walls, being made-up of yellow sandstone, are a tawny lion color during the day.
The color fades to honey-gold as the sun sets.
Jaisalmer War Museum
The Jaisalmer War Museum was constructed by Desert Corps of the Indian army, to spread awareness of the sacrifices made by heroes of the nation.
It is located near the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur highway.
The museum displays war exhibits including vehicles and equipment captured by Indian army during its operations in 1965 and 1971.
Due to its offerings, the Jaisalmer War Museum (also called ‘JWM’) is a must-visit in every army enthusiasts book.
Patwon-Ki-Haveli
Patwon-ki-Haveli is located In a narrow lane near Patwa Complex in the city.
While it depicts a single entity, it is actually a cluster of 5 small havelis.
This is the largest Haveli in Jaisalmer and displays various paintings and mirror-works on its wall.