Jaisalmer Fort and Old City Private Half-Day Walking Tour
5.0
(171)
Free cancellation
The streets of Jaisalmer contain centuries of history but it’s hard to decipher it all without a guide leading the way. Explore Jaisalmer's ancient city with a private guide on this walking tour that prevents you from getting lost in the winding streets. Visit the 12th-century Jaisalmer Fort, admire elaborately carved Jain temples, and see historic mansions including Nathmal and Patwon Ki Haveli in one day.
Languages:
English
French
Hindi
📍near Fort Parking, Dhibba Para, Amar Sagar Pol, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan 345001, India
🏢Operated by Jaisalmer Tour Guide
Highlights
- ✓Get personalized attention on a private tour for just you
- ✓Enjoy an intimate, close-up perspective on a walking tour
- ✓Meet your guide at an easy-to-find central location
- ✓Half-day tour leaves time in your schedule for other activities later
What you'll see & do
- ✓Jaisalmer Fort is the second oldest fort in Rajasthan, built in 1156 AD by the Rajput Rawal (ruler) Jaisal from whom it derives its name, and stood at the crossroads of important trade routes (including the ancient Silk road)The fort has palace,jain temples,city view.its a living fort which has 4000 inhabitants .lots of houses ,hotels,restaurants.
- ✓Nathmal ki Haveli, Jaisalmer is a late 19th century architecture that was once used to be the Prime Minister's house. It is famous for its extraordinary architecture and is considered to be the best in Jaisalmer. Apparently, there is an interesting story behind it. The grandeur structure is hard work of two brothers, Hathi and Lullu, who were jewellers and not architect. They both started with different facets of the building simultaneously. As a result, the left and right wing of the building is same but not identical. The scriptures made on the Haveli were never seen by the architect brothers in real life and were engraved by descriptions from the people who had seen it.
- ✓The merchants of Jaisalmer built some of the most ornate residences ever. Patwon Ki Haveli is made of Jaisalmer sandstone, these are adorned with jaalis and elaborate façades. The most skilful stonework is done on the outside, since they were a show of wealth more than anything else. The biggest and the most ornate of the havelis is the Patwon-ki-Haveli, a set of five houses adjacent to each other, built by five Jain brothers in the first half of the 19th century. These were the five sons of Guman Chand, a trader in textiles and precious metals.
What's included
- ✓Private Guided tour
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks, unless specified
- ✓Transportation to/from attractions
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
£ 7.00
Jaisalmer Fort and Old City Private Half-Day Walking Tour
5.0
(171)
Free cancellation
The streets of Jaisalmer contain centuries of history but it’s hard to decipher it all without a guide leading the way. Explore Jaisalmer's ancient city with a private guide on this walking tour that prevents you from getting lost in the winding streets. Visit the 12th-century Jaisalmer Fort, admire elaborately carved Jain temples, and see historic mansions including Nathmal and Patwon Ki Haveli in one day.
Languages:
English
French
Hindi
📍near Fort Parking, Dhibba Para, Amar Sagar Pol, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan 345001, India
🏢Operated by Jaisalmer Tour Guide
Highlights
- ✓Get personalized attention on a private tour for just you
- ✓Enjoy an intimate, close-up perspective on a walking tour
- ✓Meet your guide at an easy-to-find central location
- ✓Half-day tour leaves time in your schedule for other activities later
What you'll see & do
- ✓Jaisalmer Fort is the second oldest fort in Rajasthan, built in 1156 AD by the Rajput Rawal (ruler) Jaisal from whom it derives its name, and stood at the crossroads of important trade routes (including the ancient Silk road)The fort has palace,jain temples,city view.its a living fort which has 4000 inhabitants .lots of houses ,hotels,restaurants.
- ✓Nathmal ki Haveli, Jaisalmer is a late 19th century architecture that was once used to be the Prime Minister's house. It is famous for its extraordinary architecture and is considered to be the best in Jaisalmer. Apparently, there is an interesting story behind it. The grandeur structure is hard work of two brothers, Hathi and Lullu, who were jewellers and not architect. They both started with different facets of the building simultaneously. As a result, the left and right wing of the building is same but not identical. The scriptures made on the Haveli were never seen by the architect brothers in real life and were engraved by descriptions from the people who had seen it.
- ✓The merchants of Jaisalmer built some of the most ornate residences ever. Patwon Ki Haveli is made of Jaisalmer sandstone, these are adorned with jaalis and elaborate façades. The most skilful stonework is done on the outside, since they were a show of wealth more than anything else. The biggest and the most ornate of the havelis is the Patwon-ki-Haveli, a set of five houses adjacent to each other, built by five Jain brothers in the first half of the 19th century. These were the five sons of Guman Chand, a trader in textiles and precious metals.
What's included
- ✓Private Guided tour
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks, unless specified
- ✓Transportation to/from attractions
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
£ 7.00