Far from the chic shopping malls and high-rise buildings with modern gizmos lies the quaint town of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. A Jaisalmer tour is your date with the sands of time. Jaisalmer also known as the golden city is dotted with a number of tourist destinations. The tourist destinations that are mostly in the form of forts and havelis present a picturesque sight in the backdrop of sand dunes.

To offer a perfect base to explore the wonder called Jaisalmer, Hotels Rajasthan India has come up with a list of the finest hotels in Jaisalmer. These hotels, besides providing a luxurious escape from the heat and dust of the dessert town offer a warm hospitality to tourists on a tour to Jaisalmer. Some of the hotels were the erstwhile palaces and havelis of the kings and queens. So guests in these hotels also get a sneak preview of the history of Jaisalmer.

Jaislamer was founded by Rawal Jaisal in 1156 AD. It is remote location of Jaisalmer that kept it away from outside influence. In fact Jaisalmer was the last state that gave into the Instrument of Agreement with the British.

There are a number of destinations that one can tour when in Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer Fort stands majestically on the Tricuta hills, which is a must-visit on a tourist's list. Other destinations include Salim Singh ki Haveli, Patwon ki Haveli and Nathmalji ki Haveli. A tour to nearby sand dunes, camel and jeep safari are other interesting options that a tourists can take. Shopping is another aspect of Jaisalmer tour as the city is also well known for its embroidery, blankets, Rajasthani mirror work and antiques.

Those who wish to see the dessert town come alive with the cultural extravaganza of festivals can visit Jaisalmer in Januray-February, when a number of festivals take place in Jaisalmer. Come and discover Jaisalmer with Rajasthan Hotels India.