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Golden sandstone walls of Jaisalmer rising over the old city
Sightseeing

The Golden City, and everything around it.

Eleven tours, bookable alone or combined into a half or full day — the living fort, the havelis, Gadisar Lake, Kuldhara, and the border run to Longewala and Tanot.

Hotel pickup & drop

Included on every sightseeing tour, always.

Half or full day

Book a single sight, or combine several into one day.

Local guides

Guides who grew up inside the old city walls.

Entry fees up front

We tell you the gate charges before you go.

Sightseeing tours

The fort, the havelis and the border.

Every tour can be booked alone or combined into a half or full-day itinerary. Hotel pickup and drop always included.

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Jaisalmer Fort
9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily · visit 2–2.5 hrs

Jaisalmer Fort

A UNESCO site, and one of the few living forts in the world.

  • Founded by Rawal Jaisal in 1156
  • Still home to families, shops and small guesthouses inside the walls
  • Walk the ramparts, visit Jain temples and the royal palace complex
  • Best photographed at sunrise or sunset
  • Entry ~₹250 (foreign nationals) plus camera and video fees

from ₹1,200

half-day tour

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Patwon ki Haveli
9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily · visit 1 hr

Patwon ki Haveli

Five havelis of intricate sandstone jharokhas and carved facades.

  • Small museum with period artefacts and royal collections
  • Roof terrace views of the fort
  • Combine with Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli nearby
  • Entry ~₹100 (foreign nationals) plus camera and video fees

from ₹800

add-on

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Gadisar Lake
9:30 am – 5:30 pm daily

Gadisar Lake

A calm man-made lake with ghats and small temples.

  • Once the city's main water source
  • Boat rides available
  • Migratory birds visible in winter
  • Ornamental Tilon-ki-Pol gateway at the entrance
  • Entry ~₹50 (foreign), ₹10 (Indian)

from ₹700

sunrise / sunset visit

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Jaisalmer Heritage Walk
Morning or afternoon departures

Jaisalmer Heritage Walk

The walled city on foot, with a local guide.

  • Starts at Gadi Sagar Lake, then winds through the walled city
  • Visits temples, step-wells, quiet chowks and merchant havelis
  • Ends at the Jaisalmer War Museum
  • Car and driver for the longer stretches

from ₹800

guided stroll

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Kuldhara Abandoned Village
9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Kuldhara Abandoned Village

A Paliwal Brahmin village abandoned overnight in the 19th century.

  • Restored central temple and the 'Gadodhara' stone pillar
  • The ghost-story lore, which remains unproven
  • Combine with nearby Khaba Fort
  • Entry ~₹50–100 (foreign), ₹10 (Indian)

from ₹1,500

half-day tour

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Desert National Park
Early morning or late afternoon recommended

Desert National Park

Over 3,000 sq km, and a refuge for the Great Indian Bustard.

  • Wildlife: chinkara, desert fox and desert cat
  • Strong birdwatching — eagles, harriers, vultures, falcons, winter migrants
  • Sand dunes, rocky outcrops, salt lakes and fossil remnants

from ₹1,700

jeep safari

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Jaisalmer War Museum
Open 7 days · light & sound show 6:30–7:30 pm

Jaisalmer War Museum

Tanks, vintage army vehicles and war trophies on the Jodhpur highway.

  • A Hunter aircraft from the 1971 Battle of Longewala
  • 106mm anti-tank gun on display
  • Indoor exhibits on the Indo-Pak conflicts
  • On-site café and souvenir shop

from ₹10

Indian · ₹50 foreign

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Longewala War Memorial
8:00 am – 5:30 pm · visit 2–3 hrs

Longewala War Memorial

The border memorial from the 1971 Indo-Pak conflict.

  • Preserved tanks and armoured vehicles
  • Small museum with photos, weapons and archives
  • Usually combined with Tanot Mata on the same day
  • Entry ~₹10–50 plus vehicle fee

from ₹3,500

full-day tour

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Tanot Mata Temple
10:00 am – 5:00 pm daily · minimum 2 people

Tanot Mata Temple

A revered temple near the international border.

  • Tied to the 1971 war 'miracles'
  • Small BSF museum next door
  • Langar (community meal) available
  • Best combined with Longewala as a day trip

Included

with border tour

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Bada Bagh Cenotaphs
6 km north on the Ramgarh–Tanot road

Bada Bagh Cenotaphs

Sandstone chhatris memorialising the Bhati rulers.

  • 16th-century garden complex commissioned by Maharaja Maharawal Jai Singh
  • 'Rajao Ki Chatariya' built 18th to early 20th century
  • Wind farms in the background
  • Quiet, uncrowded, best at golden hour

from ₹900

sunset visit

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Local Markets & Shopping
Most markets open late morning to after sunset

Local Markets & Shopping

The bazaars around the fort, at your own pace.

  • Sadar Bazaar — embroidered textiles and jewelry
  • Bhatia Bazaar — camel-leather, brassware, bandhani
  • Pansari Bazaar — antiques, miniature paintings, carpets, puppets
  • Manak Chowk — silver and mirror-work bags
  • Street snacks, mithai and lassi along the way

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Entry fees and timings

Monument entry fees and camera charges are paid at the gate and are listed on each tour where known. Opening times can change, so we confirm them when you book. The Longewala and Tanot run needs a minimum of two people.

Ready when you are

Want a day that fits it all in?

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