Location: Jaisalmer
Top Things to do in Jaisalmer
Top 10 Shopping in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
The dramatic and romantic desert fortress of Jaisalmer is an exotic city in Rajasthan’s great Thar Desert. "The Golden City" rose to prominence as a result of its position on camel trade routes. It's now most famous for the 12th-century fort and ornate "Havelis," fine merchant-built houses and pavilions in the city’s medieval lanes. The surrounding Desert National Park offers opportunities to observe blackbucks, desert foxes and chinkaras amid the rolling dunes, rugged crags and waterholes.
Restaurants in Jaisalmer
1. Jai Shankar Handicrafts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 210 reviews
Jai Shankar Handicrafts in majestic Rajasthan showcases Thar Desert Antique Embroidery and Textiles. The embroideries in this region of Rajasthan are impressive. Traditional wedding dresses, opium bags, and dowery bags come from desert villages and are sewn together as patch work wall hangings, bed covers and many other things by local people. The owner, Shankar Khatri, has a Diploma in Culture and Tourism and a passion for arts, so he also creates custom, one-of-a-kind designs.
Reviewed By Travelerjoyr
Has a really big selection of beautiful textiles! Lots of antiques as-well as new designs, really reasonable price and great service- happy to talk about prices!
2. Vijay Leather Works
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
We slowly and carefully make leather goods that will last for years. We use only the finest tanned leathers and source in most of our materials. Everything is cut, sewn, and finished using time honored methods. No machines are used – only human powered tools. This creates a more unique and longer lasting product. Vijay Leather Works offers an unparalleled blend of quality, consistency, responsiveness, and innovation. Through the years, we have cultivated our experience to offer dynamic lines of leathers. Our products include traditional, old world tonnages and techniques, carefully updated with modern applications. Today, our leathers are still made by hand, the same way as generations ago.
Reviewed By grahambkelly
Prakash send his son were lovely honest people who were happy to show you how they make the leather goods and happy to stain or oil anything you wanted to the colour you like. We found their pricing to be very honest and we belive that we have made a brilliant purchase we may even order more bags online from their website when we get home. Please visit here and buy your bags here, I recommend you ask the prices of bags elsewhere first and then check here, you won't find cheaper. Good luck to Vijay leather
3. Desert Handicraft Emporium
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Nomadroute - India, null
This shop offers a wide variety of goods characterizing the vibrant desert cultures of the area. The gracious owner, Mr. Khatri, is truly passionate about the beauty and workmanship of the goods on display, and he generously shares his deep knowledge with clients. For anyone traveling to Jaisalmer, a visit is highly recommended.
4. Hari Om Jewellers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By 524leenaj - Prague, Czech Republic
I m so glad i visited this shop & get to see such intricate work & the amazing craftsmanship of our artisans. Buying it from them is the only way we can keep up this art.
5. Bellissima
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By sandrapX3218EX - Melbourne, Australia
Great to see a textiles shop that supports women of all religions. No pressure to buy, the owner is helpful and happy to spend time chatting about her support for women in India.
6. Shree Laxmi Art Home
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 135 reviews
Shree Laxmi Art Home is an Aladdin's Cave. From the entrance you enter a maze of small rooms with comfortable seating areas where you can browse the items for sale and take a rest from the sun with no pressure to buy. The owner, Jitu Gopa has a magnificent collection of clothing in cotton, linen and silk including Ali Baba tops and trousers, shirts, turbans, scarves and pashminas in silk and wool.
7. Shayama Cashmere Store
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 86 reviews
The fair trade cooperative boutique of Weaver family who offers pure cashmere ,pashmina , camal wool and silk scarves at Fair trade India Shayama Cashmere Store. This is a complete shawl store, where we offer all kind of pashmina's, here we deal in cotton, silk and all kind of wool'
Reviewed By mala345001
It's great store with high quality cashmere product.bought some present and pure cashmere poncho for my self.very satisfied and happy.
8. Dharan Book Store
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Our Books & espresso Recommended by Lonely Planet 2015. Best INTERNET inside fort with nice book shop and book online Air,Train & Bus tickets and also handmade incense.We Have also Coffee shop in shop so please come and enjoy your coffee here....The Traveler's Cup...Premium Coffee Shop
Reviewed By ACNewk - Adelaide, Australia
Stumbled on this shop, and was able to buy one of the Jack Reacher novels. Looked like a good range of books and 30% discount for Diwali. Shop staff were helpful and friendly, and looked like a good coffee spot out the back with espresso based coffee (latte, mocha etc.). Highly recommend if you need a book or a coffee fix.
9. Ashok Shanti Jewellers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By mansibhardwaj - Gurugram (Gurgaon), India
Ashok shanti jwellers is amazing.. Ashok ji greets you with a smile and a very humble home made tea..The variety is hugeeeeeeeee. Ask for anything- bangles/ rings/ chains... and he will open a big bag with so so much to choose from.. A humble guy who has great selling skills..Ashok ji went out of his way to help us make other purchases in jaislamer.. Must visit when visiting jaisalmer
10. Ajay Leather Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Specialist shop.
Reviewed By SumanD360
I bought a shoe. ladies slip on and a leather bag. amazing stuff. The owner Ajay is a very nice gentleman
