Activity
Things to do in Jaisalmer
12 sights, walks and activities, 3 of them free.
- Things to do
- 12
- Free
- 3
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- Ideal stay
- 3 nights
Things to do in Jaisalmer
Camel ride on Sam dunes at sunset
₹300–₹400 per person1 hour
Representative photo · Photo by Sayan Samanta on Pexels
Desert camp night with dinner and folk show
₹2,500–₹3,200 per personOvernight
Representative photo · Photo by Prince Desert Camp on Pexels
Jeep dune ride at Sam
₹500–₹650 per person45 min
Representative photo · Photo by Sayan Samanta on Pexels
Jain temples inside the fort
Price on request45 minutes
A group of Jain temples inside the fort, carved in yellow sandstone from floor to ceiling.
Photo: Ingo Mehling · CC BY-SA 3.0
Patwon ki Haveli
₹50–₹100 per person1 hour
A cluster of five merchant havelis with carved sandstone balconies and window screens, one of them a museum.
Photo: Ashwin Kumar · CC BY-SA 2.0
Nathmal ki Haveli facade
Free20 minutes
A 19th-century haveli carved by two brothers, each working on one half, so the two sides do not quite match.
Salim Singh ki Haveli
Price on request30 minutes
The haveli of an 18th-century prime minister, with a peacock-shaped roof and a top storey jutting over the lane.
Boat ride on Gadisar Lake
Price on request30 minutes
Representative photo · Dinesh Valke from Thane, India · CC BY-SA 2.0
Sunset at Vyas Chhatri
Price on request45 minutes
A hillside of sandstone cenotaphs facing the fort, where the walls turn gold in the evening light.
Bada Bagh royal cenotaphs
Price on request1 hour
Rows of carved cenotaphs of Jaisalmer's rulers on a low ridge outside town, with wind turbines on the skyline.
Good to know
- April–June highs regularly pass 41°C; camps close or discount heavily over summer.
- The Desert Festival at Sam runs over three days around late January/February (2026 edition 30 Jan–1 Feb).
- Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Jaisalmer?
Camel ride on Sam dunes at sunset; Desert camp night with dinner and folk show; Jeep dune ride at Sam; Walk the living fort; Jain temples inside the fort; Patwon ki Haveli.
What can you do for free in Jaisalmer?
Walk the living fort; Nathmal ki Haveli facade; Gadisar Lake at sunrise.
Can you do adventure activities in Jaisalmer?
Yes: Desert camp night with dinner and folk show (₹2,500–₹3,200).
What is the best time to visit Jaisalmer?
Nov–Feb. Avoid Apr–Jul.
How many days do you need in Jaisalmer?
3 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend.