Jaisalmer, the golden city of Rajasthan, is filled with wonders! It is a city that has something new to offer at every street corner. A fort city that lives to this day, its structures are witnesses to some of the most astonishing history and heritage.
Apart from its architectural wonders, the city has several folk traditions and festivals which are visited by people from around the world. A melting pot of cultures, Jaisalmer promises an enthralling experience that cannot be got anywhere else in India. Visit the city with our Jaisalmer tour packages for the most exciting experience of a lifetime that will leave you short of words!
Witness The One Of A Kind Jaisalmer Desert Festival
Home to the annual Desert Festival, Jaisalmer turns over a new leaf every February during the Hindu month of Magh. The city sheds off its usual golden shade and takes on a whole new color tone. Armed to the teeth with local handicrafts and other knick-knacks, this is one of the most exciting places to be in Rajasthan.
Celebrated amidst the dunes of the Thar, the Desert festival is a week-long extravaganza of street performers, dancers and acrobats, magicians, and snake charmers, not to mention the odd rope-walker. Several contests and competitions are held in the midst of it all, some of them being astonishing categories like longest moustache, shortest height, and so on. There are camel races, ox competitions, polo contests, and more. It is a feast for the senses as the whole city comes alive in this mesmerizing potboiler of life and energy.
In short, this is a carnival, the likes of which you have never seen. To take in all of it, you have to book a trip with our Jaisalmer tour packages for the most authentic and uncensored festival experience. Witness stunning sunsets as you walk over the cooling sands of the desert and get lost in the magic of the desert!
Enjoy A Cultural Evening With Folk Traditions On The Thar
One of the most popular attractions of our Jaisalmer tour packages is our one-night stay in the desert. Spread out under the stars, you can see for miles to come, as the sun slowly sets over the sands and the city comes alive with a thousand streetlights. Camels hoofing aside, you get to enjoy a nice evening out in the night sky while slow dance steps match your train of thought. Witness some beautiful Rajasthani folk performances and get lost in the beauty of the moment.
We provide a quiet and calming camping experience out in the desert. Cuddled by the bristling breeze, this will be a night you can never forget your entire life. As far as camping adventure goes, it does not get any wilder than this. Get a taste of the local life as you witness first-hand, how the local people embrace the desert and make it a part of their lives!
Land A Few Trinkets At The Jaisalmer Local Bazaars
Traditions manifest in the local handicrafts, and what better place to pick a few up than in the local bazaar of Jaisalmer? The city is home to some of the lost arts that cannot be found anywhere else. Experience the perfection of these ancient artworks and be inspired by the unique motifs and themes! The Rajasthan festival is unique in itself and its people and culture, a long-standing testament to the resilience of its heritage.
You can get the most colorful and patterned shoes, jewelry, and local clothes apart from memoirs and showpieces. And maybe you know this already, but Jaisalmer is famous for its yellow sandstone. Almost golden in color, this stone is what gives Jaisalmer the name of Golden City. At the Festival the markets are filled with the most intricate statues and little showpieces carved from this miraculous stone, so be sure to pick a few up to show off back home!
Taste The Robust Flavours of Jaisalmer
A tour of any city is incomplete without a taste of the local cuisine, and when we speak of Rajasthani cuisine, what a strong palette it is! Rajasthan is known for some of the spiciest dishes that India has to offer. Jaisalmer is no less of a match in this regard. The city has some of the finest offerings of local dishes and delicacies that you cannot find anywhere else in the country. One of the highly regarded sweetmeats you can have is the Makhania Lassi. It is a thick blend of cream, milk, curd, nuts, and raisins, topped with some extra buttercream.
If you are worried about your waistline, that’s sad for you, because once you taste this delicious mix, you will not stop without licking every single drop. There is other street food that you can try out, like the Pyaz Ki Kachori, which is exactly what it sounds like. Dal Baati Choorma is another Rajasthani staple, which you get in Jaisalmer, along with the signature spice mix of the city.
In case you are wondering, Rajasthan is primarily a vegetarian population, but that does not mean that they can’t rustle up a spicy meat curry. Rajasthani Laal Maas is a meat dish of legend, with its signature red color, and you get some of the best renditions at Jaisalmer.
To come to Jaisalmer, and have a go at all of these delicacies, you must book a trip with our Jaisalmer tour packages.
Experience Royalty At The Magnificent Hotel Palaces
As you may know, Rajasthan is commonly termed the Land of Palaces. There are thousands of palaces, mansions, and forts strewn across the landscape, and Jaisalmer is home to a few pretty examples. Thankfully for the tourist community, many of these ancient palaces are now being renovated and turned into palace hotels.
So, get a taste of how the royals lived once and experience it with our Jaisalmer tour packages. We accommodate our guests in some of the finest hotels that you have ever seen. Steeped in the history of the land, these heritage hotels are a testimony to a bygone era, when kings and nobles ruled the land. Get a feel of that life within the same walls where great men once walked about! You can see the intricate architecture involved in some of these ancient structures. The technology of the time is evident in the resilience of the structure through the centuries.
Enjoy the peak of luxury that these hotels provide to their esteemed guests. It is an experience of a lifetime, which you will not want to miss at any cost. Such chances are rare, so grab it as soon as you can!
Conclusion – Enjoy The Very Best Of Jaisalmer’s Traditions This Summer
Jaisalmer is a city replete with legends and stories. The city stands witness to a time when kings walked the earth, and can be seen in the very walls that make up this wonderful place. There is never a dull moment when you visit the city with our Jaisalmer tour packages. We offer the very best facilities and support staff, so you can enjoy your trip in peace. Just relax, and let yourself go! Sit back as the city unfolds in a thousand colors and folds, embracing you in its infinite variety! A kaleidoscope of life itself, Jaisalmer is one trip you will never forget!