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The golden fort, carved havelis, an abandoned village and the border temples — the places worth seeing around Jaisalmer, and how far each is from the camp.
In Jaisalmer city, ~42 km from camp
Built in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal, the golden sandstone fort is one of the few living forts in the world — people still live and run shops inside its walls. It is part of the UNESCO-listed Hill Forts of Rajasthan.
Inside Jaisalmer Fort
A group of seven Jain temples from the 12th–15th centuries, carved in yellow sandstone, with some of the finest stonework in Rajasthan.
Jaisalmer city
A cluster of five havelis built by the merchant Guman Chand Patwa and his sons in the early 19th century, known for their carved balconies and latticed windows.
Jaisalmer city
The former residence of a powerful prime minister of Jaisalmer, with a peacock-shaped roof and a top floor that flares out over the street.
Jaisalmer city
A 19th-century haveli carved by two brothers, one on each side — look closely and the two halves are similar but not identical.
Jaisalmer city
A 14th-century man-made reservoir ringed by temples and ghats. Come early for the morning light and a boat ride.
~6 km north of Jaisalmer
Royal cenotaphs (chhatris) of the Jaisalmer rulers on a low ridge — one of the best sunset spots near the city.
~20 km from camp
A Paliwal Brahmin village abandoned overnight around the 19th century and said to be cursed. The empty lanes and houses are easy to visit on the way between Jaisalmer and Sam.
At the camp
The camp sits on Sam, the best-known dunes of the Thar — sunset safaris, camel rides and cultural evenings all start here.
Near Sam
A large protected area of the Thar, home to the endangered Great Indian Bustard, desert foxes, chinkara and many birds of prey.
~120 km from Jaisalmer
A temple near the India–Pakistan border, looked after by the BSF, famous for the shells that did not explode here during the 1965 war.
~120 km from Jaisalmer
Site of the 1971 Battle of Longewala, with a museum and captured tanks. Often combined with Tanot Mata in a day trip.
Stay at the camp and we will help you plan the drive to the fort, Kuldhara or the border temples.
