Jaisalmer is the magical city of the heritage Indian state of Rajasthan. It is a vibrant city, proudly located at the ridge of the kingdom of golden-yellow Thar desert, hence the city is also known as 'Golden City'. Situated at the foothills of massive Aravali hills, this fascinating city was founded by Rao Jaisal Yadav. Now Jaisalmer is the largest district of the state and also it is one of the largest district of India. Jaisalmer houses a number of sightseeing places that include several monuments. Forts, temples and havelis etc.

Let's go through some of the most important facts about Jaisalmer...

Area of the city: 5.1 square km
Elevation: 225 meters (738 feet) above the sea level
Population: Approximately 58,286
Density: Around 11,429/square km
Time Zone: IST (UTC+ 5:30)
Geographic Location: Jaisalmer is located at 26.92 degree North and 70.9 degree East
Climate: Primarily in Jaisalmer you will find three main seasons:

Summers (March to June)

Monsoon (July to September)

Winters ( November to February)
Maximum Temperature in Summer: 45 degree C
Minimum Temperature in Summer: 25 degree C
Maximum Temperature in Winter: 24 degree C
Minimum Temperature in Winter: 7 degree C
Rainfall: 150 mm
Official Language: Hindi
Other Languages Spoken: Rajasthani Hindi, Urdu & English
Religion: The main religion of Jaisalmer is Hinduism. Other religions found here are Islam, Jainism, Sikhism and Christianity.
Best Time to Visit: October to March
Best Adventure: Camel Safari
Std Code: 02992
Vehicle Code: Rj 15

Places to Visit: Jaisalmer Fort, Jain Temple, Gadisagar Lake, Golden Thar Desert.

Famous Havelis: Patwon ki Haveli, Salam Singh ki Haveli, Nathmal Ji ki Haveli and Haveli Shreenath are some most famous havelis, these havelis reflect royal, luxurious lifestyle of the then rich families.

Museums: Desert Culture Center & Museum, Jaisalmer Folklore Museum and Government Museum.

Festivals: Desert Festival, Teej, Basant Panchmi, Dashehra, Holi.

Best Buy in Jaisalmer: Camel-leather products, embroidery silk, cotton fabrics, handcrafted garments, bed-sheets, silver jewelry, antique items like knives, swords, utensils etc.

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