The Garden offers a stunning view. The place is isolated. If you
visit the place during sunrise and sunset, you are guaranteed
of beautiful moments, which you cannot avoid clicking.
PATWON KI HAVELI
Is located in the main city. It was built by a famous trader
named Guman Chand and his sons. This massive five-storied
construction has five intricately decorated huge suites. The
large corridors and the decorated walls are excellent
representations of the art form that prevailed. The entire
construction is made of yellow sandstone. The grandeur and
the architecture of the monument add immense value to the
cultural heritage of the city. Out of the five havelis, one is
converted into a museum. The third haveli houses the works
of local craftsmen of the bygone era.
SAM SAND DUNES
To have a feel of the desert, you need to undertake Desert
Safari. sam Sand Dunes is the ideal location to set off for the
Desert Safari. You will love the safari on camelback that would
take you along crests and troughs and you could watch the
picturesque sunset on the desert. Jeep safaris are available as
well. Desert festival is organized in the month of February and
March. If you are around this time, you would not want to
miss the folk dances, camel races and other cultural events
conducted here.
THE THAR HERITAGE MUSEUM
Is located at the main market of the city. Laxmi Narayan
Khatri was the founder of this museum. The museum presents
you the history, culture, art and architecture of the famous
Thar Desert. Sea fossils ageing over million years et us in on
how the sea eventually became the Thar Desert. The museum
houses unique ornaments of the ship of the desert and
horses. Documents and coins of Jaisalmer, ancient
manuscripts and weapons are some of the collections found
in this museum.
GADISAR LAKE
Is located a kilometer away from the Fort. It was
constructed by the first ruler of the land, Raja Rawal Jaisal
and later reconstructed by Maharawal Garsi in the year 1367
AD. The people of the desert city depended on this tank for
their water needs. You will find temples, Holy shrines and
Chattris around the banks of this lake. The artistically carved
entrance made of yellow sandstone offers breathtaking view.