Switch up your New Year’s celebration this year by incorporating a little rich Rajasthani heritage instead of the usual. The Golden City of Jaisalmer welcomes you with mesmerising desert sunsets, mysterious ancient forts, and some genuinely royal gigs and festivities to ring in the New Year that is sure to make your vacation even more enjoyable! Your New Year in Jaisalmer will be a magical experience thanks to a wide range of activities, such as riding a camel on the golden sands, shopping in the city’s artsy streets, and dancing until dawn in its jazziest open desert. And right here, we’ve provided a list of some of the best.
Marudhara Desert Campground is the ideal place for you and your family to celebrate the New Year in Jaisalmer if you’re looking for a place free of a rowdy crowd and loud music so you can party in peace. Oh, but do not mistake “peaceful” for “boring” There are plenty of enjoyable activities available, even though the event will lack some of the glitz and glamour of other New Year events in Jaisalmer. You name it, they have it: camping in the desert like a king or queen, jeep safari over picturesque sand dunes, vibrant folk music, a traditional Rajasthani buffet spread, and sightseeing.
Additional Exciting Activities For The New Year In Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer offers a variety of enjoyable places to visit if you’re looking for experiences other than a New Year’s party. Avoid the crowds and chaos and visit the locations listed below to experience Jaisalmer’s rich history, vibrant art, and traditional Rajasthani architecture firsthand.
Jaisalmer Fort
This golden fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, blends in beautifully with the golden sands of Thar, creating a scene straight out of Arabian Nights! Despite being called a “fort,” it is actually more of a small town with traditional Marwari homes, a market, temples, and restaurants, as well as a population of over 3,000. This magnificent structure, which dates back to 1156, is one of the well-known “Hill Forts of India” and stands at a height of 250 feet with walls that are 30 feet tall on all sides. The fort provides visitors with breathtaking views of the Golden City while they are on vacation in Rajasthan because of its enormous altitude. Imagine how enjoyable it would be to relax here and enjoy a stunning sunset.
Gadisar Lake
This idyllic oasis, which is hidden on the outskirts of Jaisalmer, is in the heart of the arid Thar Desert and draws tourists with its breathtaking sunsets and lovely gazebos constructed in the style of traditional Rajasthani architecture. Raja Rawal Jaisal constructed the lake in the 1150s to give the inhabitants of this hot desert their own irrigation system. Gadisar Lake is close to Jaisalmer Fort and is a great place for lounging, boating, bird watching, admiring a colourful sunset, and taking beautiful pictures with the glistening lake as your backdrop. And on New Year’s Eve in Jaisalmer, it’ll be the ideal spot to watch the sky explode in cheery fireworks!
Patwon ki Haveli
This magnificent mansion, which was built by a wealthy trader in the 19th century and features a collection of havelis, colourful glass windows, and intricate carvings, will give you a genuine taste of Rajasthan’s royal heritage. The Mansion of Brocade Merchants and occasionally the Kothari’s Patwa Haveli are other names for Patwon Ki Haveli. The entire complex of five expansive havelis, which is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India, is the biggest mansion in the city. The Haveli’s historic artefacts, impressive stonework, exquisite wall paintings, picture-perfect arches, sparkling mirror work, minutely detailed miniatures, and vibrant murals speak volumes about the opulent Patwa way of life. Travel back in time when you spend New Year’s in Jaisalmer!
Kuldhara Village
A day trip to Kuldhara will give your New Year’s celebration in Jaisalmer a creepy twist! This ancient village, which is about 20 km from the heart of Jaisalmer, has been cited in numerous national and international publications as one of India’s most eerie tourist destinations. The entire landscape is made up solely of endless rows of roofless, desert-covered ruins of golden mud homes and a temple. However, reports of phantom sightings in and around the village have elevated it to the status of one of the top tourist destinations in the area.
Due to its timeless appeal for being spooky and its rough, desolate appearance, it has even been depicted in many movies. Kuldhara, which exudes an eerily beautiful and melancholy vibe, is frequently linked to numerous legends and myths regarding the reasons why its residents are said to have abandoned this isolated refuge in the course of a single night—a mystery which is still unresolved to this day!
Don’t pass up this opportunity to experience the Golden City’s royal past while it is decorated in festive colours. You can fill your New Year’s Eve in Jaisalmer with opulent parties, sumptuous Rajasthani feasts, daring desert safaris, and elegant forts, all of which will make the occasion unforgettable. Get off the couch and start making plans right away. Visit our camping event page to know more about fixed departure to Jaisalmer. Jaislamer Desert Camping
