1 Day in Jaisalmer

Planning 1 day in Jaisalmer? A one-day plan for Jaisalmer covering Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer Fort Jain temples, Jaisalmer Folklore Museum and Gadisar Lake and more. It includes a detailed day-wise schedule, activities, meal suggestions, transportation tips and an estimated budget to help you plan your trip with less guesswork.

Day 1

Visit Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer Fort Jain temples, Jaisalmer Folklore Museum and Gadisar Lake.

Activities

Visit Jaisalmer Fort
Visit Jaisalmer Fort Jain temples
Visit Jaisalmer Folklore Museum
Visit Gadisar Lake

Meals

•Breakfast
•Lunch
•Dinner

Detailed Timeline

Day 1

6 activities

Morning

09:00 AM

Jaisalmer Fort

Jaisalmer Fort is situated in the city of Jaisalmer, in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

11:00 AM

Jaisalmer Fort Jain temples

Jaisalmer Fort Jain temples is a group of seven Śvetāmbara Jain temples inside Jaisalmer Fort in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is a World Heritage Site of UNESCO as part of Hill Forts of Rajasthan.

Afternoon

01:00 PM

Lunch at Anchal Sweets

Fresh kachori and samosa.

02:00 PM

Jaisalmer Folklore Museum

A museum showcasing Rajasthan's folk heritage, arts and customs. There are two nightly half-hour long traditional puppet shows, starting at 6:30PM and 7:30 respectively, which is the highlight in the museum. Entry:

04:00 PM

Gadisar Lake

Gadisar Lake (also called Gadsisar Lake) is an artificial lake in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. It was built by the founder of Jaisalmer, Rawal Jaisal Bhati in 1156 AD and later rebuilt by his successor Rawal Gadsi Bhati around 1367 AD.

Evening

07:30 PM

Dinner at Free Tibet Restaurant

The restaurant has one of the highest rooftops in Jaisalmer. They serve a combination of Tibetan, Chinese, Indian and European cuisine.

Food Recommendations

Anchal Sweets

Eat

Must Try: Fresh kachori and samosa.

Free Tibet Restaurant

Eat

Must Try: The restaurant has one of the highest rooftops in Jaisalmer.

₹30-120

German Bakery

Eat

Must Try: Great place to have a "western-style" breakfast.

Transportation Tips

The small city can be easily covered by foot but bikes are also available for rent (near Desert Boy's) to explore the city and some outside places.
Auto rickshaw and bicycles are other commonly used transportation medium at Jaisalmer.
There are plenty of monuments located near alleys and bicycles come handy to avoid any bottlenecks.
Private and government-operated cabs are also available.