A one-day Jaisalmer haveli itinerary can link the Jain temples inside Jaisalmer Fort with Patwon Ki Haveli, Nathmal Ki Haveli and Gadisar Lake. Start with the temples, whose stated visiting hours are in the morning, then continue to the havelis and finish by the water.
- Start: Jain temples inside Jaisalmer Fort
- Haveli stops: Patwon Ki Haveli and Nathmal Ki Haveli
- Finish: Gadisar Lake
- Time-sensitive details: temple hours, Nathmal Ki Haveli hours and lake hours are stated below
Start the day at Jaisalmer Fort
Begin at Jaisalmer Fort’s Jain temple complex, where the temples’ stated visiting hours are 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The fort contains seven Jain temples, and Chandraprabhu is the first visitors encounter; it is dedicated to the eighth Tirthankara.
Constructed in 1509, Chandraprabhu features frescoes, mirrors and carved human and animal figures. The temples’ decorative style has been compared with the Dilwara temples, and the Astapadhi Temples are also in the fort complex.
Rajasthan Tourism says you can hire or share an auto-rickshaw from anywhere in the city to reach the Jain temples. If you want more detail on the fort and its temples, read the Jaisalmer Fort visitor guide.
Visit Patwon Ki Haveli
Make Patwon Ki Haveli your next haveli stop after the fort. It gives this Jaisalmer haveli itinerary a second look at the city’s sandstone architecture before you continue to Nathmal Ki Haveli.
For background on Patwon Ki Haveli alongside the city’s other notable havelis, the guide to Jaisalmer’s havelis covers Patwon Ki, Nathmal Ki and Salim Singh Ki.
See Nathmal Ki Haveli and nearby lanes
Nathmal Ki Haveli’s hours are 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, making it a later stop than the fort’s Jain temples. Part of the building is inhabited by the family of Diwan Mohata Nathmal, while another part has been converted into a shop selling souvenirs and local crafts.
Allow time to take in the surrounding lanes as you move between sights. For a broader look at the city’s havelis, including Nathmal Ki Haveli, use the Jaisalmer havelis guide.
Walk around Gadisar Lake
End the sightseeing route at Gadisar Lake, a man-made reservoir near the fort surrounded by temples, ghats and chhatris. Its history dates to 1400 AD, during the rule of Maharawal Gadsi Singh. Built to conserve rainwater, the lake once served as the city’s main water source.
The Rajasthan tourism site gives approximate visiting hours of 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It also describes paddleboat and rowboat rides, with boating priced at approximately INR 100. Check the official site before you go, since hours and prices can change.
If you want practical background on the waterbody and its surroundings, the Gadisar Lake guide focuses on this historic reservoir.
Adjust the route for opening times and heat
Use the stated opening hours to order the day: visit the Jain temples during their morning window, then plan Nathmal Ki Haveli within its hours before heading to the lake. Gadisar Lake’s stated visiting window extends into the evening, so it can work as the final stop.
For a market stop during your time in the old city, the guide to Sadar Bazaar, Manak Chowk and Bhatia Bazaar covers three of Jaisalmer’s markets.
From 1st Gate Home-Fusion, Jaisalmer city centre is about a 5-minute walk. Treat that as a starting point for the central route, rather than adding airport or station transfers to a day focused on the old city.
FAQs
What is Jaisalmer Fort also called?
Jaisalmer Fort is also known as Sonar Quila or the Golden Fort.
Is Jaisalmer Fort a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Yes. Jaisalmer Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
How many Jain temples are inside Jaisalmer Fort?
The fort complex contains seven Jain temples.