Best way to spend one day in Jaisalmer

One day in Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer is a princely city in the Rajasthan state of India. If you have only one day to spend in Jaisalmer, you can visit the following places-

Jaisalmer War museum

Jaisalmer War museum
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The Jaisalmer War museum is constructed by the Desert Corps of the Indian Army. the museum showcases India’s military strength and war efforts of the past.

Address: Thaiyat, Rajasthan 345001, India

Visiting time: 09:00 AM to 06:30 PM
Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: Golden city fort, 20 minutes by car

Golden city fort

The golden city fort or Jaisalmer fort is one of the few living forts of the world. Almost one-fourth of Jaisalmer city’s population still resides in the fort.

Address: Fort Road, Near Gopa Chowk, Amar Sagar Pol, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan 345001, India

Visiting time: 09:00 AM to 05:40 PM

Contact: +91 2992 252 981
Time to spend: 2 hours

Next destination: Raja ka Mahal, 10 minutes walk

Raja ka Mahal

Raja ka Mahal
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It is a royal palace in the Jaisalmer fort with ornate balconies.

Address: Khejer Para, Manak Chowk, Amar Sagar Pol, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan 345001, India

Visiting time: 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM (Monday-Saturday), 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Sunday)
Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: Thar heritage museum, 5 minutes by car

Thar heritage museum

It is a compact museum and you can take a guided tour of the cultural history of the town.

Address: Gandhi Chowk Rd, Sadar Bazar, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan 345001, India

Visiting time: 10:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: Bara Bagh, 15 minutes by car

Bara Bagh

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It is a garden complex in the north of Jaisalmer city. The site hosts cenotaphs (or Chhatris) of the kings of Jaisalmer, starting with Maharaja Jai Singh II.

Address: Bada Baugh Chhatris Rd, Rajasthan 345001, India

Visiting time: Open 24 hours
Time to spend: 1 hour

You can also hire a cab in Jaisalmer for sightseeing and traveling to your next destination.

Planning the route

One day in Jaisalmer
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Ujjain is the land of Mahakaleshwar. The fame of the Lord welcomes the devotees from across the country. And each one of us wishes to carry a memorandum when we visit a place. Ujjain presents its craftsmanship in the stone carvings. Apart from this, one can also bring home art pieces, textiles, from this place.

Shopping textiles

Maheshwari and Chanderi sarees are typical in Madhya Pradesh state. These are the exclusive form of attires and are made in Maheshwar, located at a distance of 150 kilometers from Ujjain.

You can shop for these sarees at Jawahar Marg, Gopal Mandir Marg, Mahakaleshwar Marg, and Free Ganj. Even if the sarees do not hold any brand tags, be assured of their quality, as Ujjain being a nearby populated city to Maheshwar, is a main market for the small saree businesses.

maheshwari sarees indore
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Shopping Mehendi in Ujjain

Mehendi is a form of body art, created from a plant-based paste. Something like a temporary tattoo.Mehendi is also used for dying hair. Noorjahan Mehendi is quite popular in Ujjain. You can find street stalls and shops selling this Mehandi.

Shopping snacks

Jain Namkeen is pretty popular in Ujjain. It is a savory snack usually made from gram flour. It can stay in the shelf for months. You can also present it to your friends and family.

jain namkeen ujjain
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Shopping handicrafts

Beautiful small stone statues are a perfect souvenir that one can bring home from their visit to Ujjain. If you are thinking about where to get them, just stroll around the local markets and emporiums. You can find ample traditional artifacts of Madhya Pradesh. You can also buy Mahakal Shivling, a miniature of the shrine in Mahakal temple.

You can book a cab for your shopping trail in Ujjain and travel around these places without worrying about traffic and public transportation.

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