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You don't need a guide, but you should consider getting one if you're really interested in **learning about Jainism**. There are not any signs to explain the temple statues, so understanding Jainism before going or learning about it during your tour will enhance your experience."},{"type":"text","content":"The temples are carved beautifully and the city just grew around them, it feels like. There are residential houses not even a stone's throw away."},{"type":"text","content":"- Hours: Open till 12 pm noon for tourists (and non-Jains)"},{"type":"text","content":"- Fee: 10-20 Rs foreigners (free for Indians)"},{"type":"text","content":"- Rules: Take off shoes and don't be on your period*"},{"type":"text","content":"> *There's a sign (see pic above) that says \"women on their monthly course period\" are forbidden to enter the temples in order to keep the temple's sanctity... Here's what I think about that???"},{"type":"text","content":"The Jain Temples in Jaisalmer have high archaeological and religious value. The temples are intricately-designed and date back to the 12th-15th century. It is a lovely experience to tour the temples and **practice mindfulness for the spiritual sentiment and rich cultural heritage.**"},{"type":"text","content":"There are a total of 7 temples/monuments, each connected and carved from the same golden sandstone that makes Jaisalmer the Golden City of India. Each is also dedicated to their own god or Thirthankara, like Chandraprabhu and Parshvanath."}]},{"address":"WRWX+CQ Bada Bag","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.1816337303142776,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":26.946006072641232,"longitude":70.84949006081388},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# **Taking the Sleeper Bus from Jaisalmer to Bikaner**"},{"type":"audio","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGnVKbggtXNP7WLZC6PMx%2F2023-04-16%2011-32-27%20(mp3cut.net).mp3?alt=media&token=26692455-21cb-48ff-a686-821dfeba247c"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGnVKbggtXNP7WLZC6PMx%2FScreenshot%202023-04-16%20at%2011-05-14%20DSC01570-e1544580335349.jpg%20(JPEG%20Image%20750%20%C3%97%20500%20pixels).png?alt=media&token=0687dec9-9978-46f1-8ad9-a63d22d8150a"},{"type":"text","content":"We had very little time left to explore Jaisalmer, especially after spending our night and afternoon with the mysterious shopkeepers. We head back to our hotel, sleepy from our journey and eager to get back home."},{"type":"text","content":"In the morning, we woke up at 4 am to walk to the bus station. Two ladies were roaming the streets collecting trash, surely for little money."},{"type":"text","content":"As we move further away from the city, **the entire golden Jaisalmer Fort can be seen in all its glory**. It lights up the night sky in its entirety. We scurry past a gathering of street dogs who are about to get into a huge territorial fight. We make it to the bus station if you can call it that, and wait for the call to Bikaner."},{"type":"text","content":"The 6-7 hour bus ride was long, but I was glad to have the time to finish the book I was reading at the time, **I Am Malala** (The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban)."},{"type":"text","content":"I hope you liked this mix of **story + guide to Jaisalmer, India!** Jaisalmer really brings fantasy novels and video games to life."},{"type":"text","content":"Three days in Jaisalmer, India is enough to see all the surrounding attractions and **take a 1-night camel safari trip in the Thar Desert**, but you need to be careful when planning your train trips. Jaisalmer is very far from Delhi, so don't procrastinate (like we did) to book your bus or train back."}]}]
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Hi, I'm Abhishek Patel from India and I love travel. Let's 🚀 explore this beautiful world together.

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