Patwon Ji ki Haveli
The Patwon Ji ki Haveli is an interesting piece of Architecture and is the most important among the havelis in Jaisalmer. This is precisely because of two things, first that
it was the first haveli erected in Jaisalmer and second, that it is not a single haveli but a cluster of 5 small havelis.
Nathmal Ji ki haveli
This Nathmal Ji ki haveli was commissioned to serve as the residence of Diwan Mohata Nathmal, the then Prime Minister of Jaisalmer. Maharawal Beri Sal commissioned the construction
of this Haveli. The architects of this haveli were Hathi and Lulu who happened to be brothers.
Salim Singh ki Haveli
Salim Singh ki haveli has been built on the remains of an older haveli built in the late 17th century. The new building was built in the year 1815 and was occupied by the Mehta family of Jaisalmer.
This haveli was commissioned by Salim Singh, the then Prime Minister of the kingdom when Jaisalmer was the capital.
Akal Fossil Park
If you are done with history then Akal Fossil Park is the place to be. For, it takes you beyond History.It takes you back to the prehistoric Jurassic era, which is, hold your breath, 180 million years back!
It is a fossil park where stood a forest 180 millions years ago.Then the area submersed in to the sea and the tree trunks got preserved in the form of fossils.
Amar Sagar
Amar Sagar is a small and beautiful lake cum Oasis and is adjacent to a 17th Century palace called the Amar Singh Palace. Maharawal Akhai Singh built this palace in honor of one of his predecessors Amar Singh.
Next to the palace are pavilions with a large stairs leading down to the Amar Sagar Lake.
Bada Bagh
The site has three different things to watch, a garden, a tank and a dam. In the vicinity itself you will find Govardhan Stambh (pillar). This pillar was constructed to commemorate the construction of the Dam and the tank.
In the local dialect the Dam and the tank are known as Jait Bandh and the Jait Sar respectively.
Sam Sand Dunes
There is no point coming to the Thar Desert if you don't go for the Desert Safari. That is why Sam sand dunes are becoming the major attraction in Jaisalmer. This is the closest place from where you can loose yourself
in 'the Great Thar Desert'. Sam has a truly magnificent stretch of sweeping dunes, with sparse or no vegetation.
Lodurva
Lodurva is the ancient capital of Bhattis Rajputs and was once a flourishing city but lost most of the splendor when the Bhattis shifted their capital to Jaisalmer. Nevertheless this place is a major tourist attraction and
attracts a lot of attention due to ruins of Jain temples.