Sights & Monuments in Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer Fort

Jaisalmer

A living golden sandstone fortress rising from the desert, where homes, temples, shops and narrow lanes still function within the historic walls.

Gadisar Lake

Jaisalmer

A historic reservoir surrounded by shrines, gateways and small pavilions, once vital to life in the desert city.

Patwon Ki Haveli

Patwaon Ki Haveli

A spectacular cluster of merchant mansions built by the Patwa family, filled with balconies, carved façades and stories of Jaisalmer's trading wealth.

Salim Singh Ki Haveli

Old City

Recognisable by its dramatic projecting upper storeys, this merchant haveli reflects the ambition and artistry of nineteenth-century Jaisalmer.

Sam Sand Dunes

Jaisalmer's rolling desert dunes are where camel and jeep safaris head for sunset — the Thar Desert at its most cinematic, especially as the sand turns gold at dusk.

Moti Mahal

Fort/Old City

A historic palace-style residence showcasing the refined stonework and decorative traditions of Jaisalmer's elite architecture.

Khaba Fort

Near Kuldhara

A small ruined fort overlooking the desert landscape near Kuldhara, offering a dramatic viewpoint and a strong sense of the region's past.

Laxminath Temple

Inside Jaisalmer Fort

A historic Hindu temple inside Jaisalmer Fort, closely woven into the everyday religious life of the living fortress.

Jain Temples of Jaisalmer Fort

Inside Jaisalmer Fort

A group of exquisitely carved Jain temples whose sandstone screens, sculptures and intricate details reward a slow, close look.

Chandraprabhu Temple

Fort

A delicately carved Jain temple within the fort, notable for its fine sandstone workmanship and quiet spiritual atmosphere.

Rishabhdev Temple

Fort

A historic Jain shrine dedicated to the first Tirthankara, with the intricate stone carving typical of Jaisalmer's temple tradition.

Shantinath Temple

Fort

A richly decorated Jain temple where detailed sculpture and delicate stone carving reveal the artistic sophistication of medieval Jaisalmer.

Kunthunath Temple

Fort

One of the fort's historic Jain temples, distinguished by its carved surfaces and intimate architectural scale.

Amar Sagar Palace & Jain Temple

Near Jaisalmer

A peaceful royal and religious complex beside a historic reservoir, combining palace architecture, water features and intricate Jain carving.

Lodhurva Jain Temple

Lodhurva

The old capital of Jaisalmer is remembered through a beautifully rebuilt Jain temple and the remains of an important medieval settlement.

Bada Bagh

North of Jaisalmer

A hauntingly beautiful field of royal cenotaphs set against the desert, especially magical around sunset.

Vyas Chhatri

Sunset Point

A graceful group of sandstone cenotaphs associated with the Brahmin community, famous for their delicate forms and sunset views.

Nathmal Ki Haveli

Old City

A celebrated merchant mansion where two master craftsmen are said to have worked simultaneously, creating an unusual harmony of detailed carving and design.

Jaisalmer Government Museum

Jaisalmer

A compact museum introducing the region's geology, wildlife, culture and archaeological heritage.

Desert Culture Centre & Museum

Jaisalmer

A charming collection of local objects, costumes, instruments and traditions that helps bring Jaisalmer's desert culture to life.

Tilon Ki Pol

Gadisar Lake

An ornate gateway leading towards Gadisar Lake, traditionally associated with a celebrated courtesan and now one of the lake's most photographed entrances.

Kuldhara Village

Near Jaisalmer

An abandoned desert settlement whose empty lanes and ruined homes create an evocative picture of life in a historic village of the region.

Akal Wood Fossil Park

Akal

A fascinating geological site where fossilised tree trunks reveal a much older landscape beneath today's Thar Desert.