Jaisalmer Airport
Gadisar Lake (15 min) Created in the 14th century this lake is now known for its temples shrines & migratory birds. Government Museum (18 min) Jain Temples (11 min) Desert Cultural Centre (8 min) Museum dedicated to Rajasthani heritage art & customs with a nightly puppet show. Bara Bagh Temple (15 min) Series of ornate stone cenotaphs dedicated to the royal family dating to the 16th century. Jaisalmer War Museum (15 min) Patriotic museum showcasing information & history about the Indian Army & the wars it has fought. Vyas Chhatri Sunset Point (6 min) Camels Vyas Chhatri (7 min) Rajasthani-style sandstone cenotaph of the sage Vyas who wrote the Mahabharata epic. The Thar Heritage Museum (17 min) Compact museum offering guided tours of the historical collection featuring folk art & artifacts. Desert National Park (19 min) Desert safari wildlife birdwatching and camels Air Force Circle (10 min) Salam Singh Ki Haweli (Moti Mahal) (5 min) Architecturally notable residence built in 1815 with a peacock-shaped roof & numerous balconies. Patwon Ki Haveli/ Patwa Haveli (Kothari S Patwa Haveli) (10 min) Series of early-1800s palaces now a museum featuring intricate carvings furniture & artwork. Tazia Tower (13 min) Multi-level traditional building with arched windows & doors & many intricately cut features. Nathmal Ki Haveli (10 min) Privately owned 19th-century haveli known for ornate exterior carvings & unique architecture. |