Your Jaisalmer trip would be incomplete if you don’t buy some typical Jaisalmer goods as souvenirs for your near and dear ones. A number of traditional Rajasthani handicrafts are available in Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer is famous for embroidery, Rajasthani mirror work, rugs, blankets, antiques and old stonework. There are lots of shops but try to venture in government owned and operated ones. This will save you extra dollars that would have gone in the pockets of guides in the form of commission.

You can enjoy the rare folk music of this cultural town. For instance, Kamaicha is a 400-year old stringed instrument from Rajasthan – a dying art, this is one experience you just can’t afford to miss. There are also several folk dance shows held in various cultural venues around the city. The Kalbelia dance, performed to celebrate any joyful moment in the community, is an integral part of their culture.
Male participants take care of the musical part of the dance. They use the different instruments (Pungi, Dufli, “Been”, “Khanjari”, “Morchang”, “khuralio” and “Dholak”) to create the rhythm on which the dancers perform. As the performance goes on, the rhythm becomes faster and faster, and hence, the dance. It looks like they are made of rubber. Their perfect movements to the enchanting tune of musical instruments is a treat to the eyes.

Watching a Puppet Show

Location : Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345001, India.
Price : 50 per person onwards.
Timings : All days of the week except Sunday, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Think Rajasthan and one of the first images in your head would be that entertaining puppet shows, right? Well there is no place in the world that does it better than the Golden City! Walk into the Desert Cultural Centre and Museum once the sun sets and you are in for a breathtaking time. A young boys resonant song, the cheery rhythm of local musical instruments and puppet dolls shaking a leg like life was breathed into them – this is perhaps the best way to take home some colourful memories of kaleidoscopic Jaisalmer. Don’t leave the city without Watching a Puppet Show.