Jaisalmer district, Administrative district in Rajasthan, India.
The district spans 38,401 square kilometers of arid terrain in western Rajasthan, featuring sandstone landscapes and desert formations in the Thar region.
The district emerged as a significant administrative region after Indian independence in 1947, previously containing territories of the former Jaisalmer princely state.
The district maintains traditional Rajasthani heritage through its 672,008 inhabitants who practice local customs, arts, and celebrate regional festivals throughout the year.
The district headquarters in Jaisalmer city connects to major transportation routes, providing access to government services and commercial activities for surrounding communities.
The district houses numerous wind and solar energy farms, utilizing its geographic position in the Thar Desert to generate renewable power for the region.
Location: Jodhpur division
Capital city: Jaisalmer
Shares border with: Barmer district, Jodhpur district
Website: http://jaisalmer.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 26.91333,70.91389
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:57
Jaisalmer Fort
146 m
Derawar Fort
210.5 km
Desert National Park
77.3 km
Sachiya Mata Temple
171.4 km
Nakodaji
175.9 km
Kiradu temples
130.4 km
Umarkot Fort
208.9 km
Shiv Mandir, Umerkot
208.9 km
Bhong Mosque
195 km
Jaisalmer War Museum
11.4 km
Mahavira Jain temple
197.6 km
Jaisalmer TV Tower
66.6 km
Abbasi Mosque
210.6 km
Shadani Darbar
181.2 km
Archaeological Museum Umerkot
208.9 km
Dewatu
157.2 km
Kalka Cave Temple
211.6 km
Islam Garh Fort
105.3 km
Nathmal ki Haveli
294 m
Sam sand dunes
38.4 km
Siwana Fort
205.6 km
Bairisal Borj
44 m
Hawa Prol
92 m
Jaisalmer Fort Palace Museum
104 m
Ganesh Prol
71 m
Teelon ki Prol
841 m
Surya Gate
55 m
Vyas Chhatri Cenotaphs
1.2 kmReviews
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