2. demographics
• Jaisalmer has a population of
6,72,008
• Density of the district is 17
people per sq. km
• Increase in Population at a
growth rate of 31.81% is
reported.
• Average literacy rate of
jaisalmer is 57.22%
• Sex ratio of jaisalmer is 849
females per 1000 males.
3. People and culture
• Jaisalmer district is bestowed with
art, architecture, culture and
traditions.
• Being in the neighborhood the
language, culture and traditions of
the people of the district are
influenced by the culture of sindh.
• People in jaisalmer are very jovial
and friendly
• More than 80% of population have a
rural lifestyle,and mostly only males
go for work
• People live in jhopri’s which are
houses made of grass.
• In the villages the main sources of
income are animal rearing and
farming.
4. CUISINE
• Distinct style of food
• Known for spicy curries and delicious
sweets
• Milk and butter are used more often
than water
• Dried lentils and beans
• Gram flour is used to make its staples
like pakodi and gatta ki sabzi
• Chutneys were made from local
available products
• Murgh e subz- boneless chicken stir
fried with vegetables
• Khadi pakora- flour dumplings
cooked in yoghurt
• Bhanon aloo- potatoes filled with mint
and cooked slowly
• Has tons of fast food restaurants too
• Self service concept is considered rude
in Rajasthan
5. CULTURE
• Jaisalmer comprises of several
religions of Hindus, Jains, Muslims,
Sikhs and Christians.
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• The traditional folk music and
dance is an integral part of the
social and cultural life of the
inhabitants of Jaisalmer.
Forts,palaces and monuments of
Jaisalmer bear resemblance to the
Indian architectural style.
• The crafts of Jaisalmer comprise of
unique art and craft works of
exquisite designs of silver
jewelries,printing work etc.
6. DESERT FESTIVAL
• The Desert Festival is held in the
month of January or February,
every year. Duration- 3 days
• The major attractions - snake
charmers, puppeteers, acrobats,
folk performers, Gair and Fire
dancers etc
• Unique feature-camel polo and
camel dance.
• Traditional dance of Ghoomar
and Kalbeliya fill the air with
music, joy and mirth.
9. BADABAGH
• Bada Bagh means
‘Huge Garden’.
Maharawal Jait
Singh’s period saw its
construction, which
was in the beginning
of 16th century
• The garden served as a
memorial where the
nobles and their
families were
cremated.
10. Patwon-Ki-Haveli
Built by a famous trader
named Guman chand and
his sons.
The grandeur and the
architecture of the
monument add immense
value tothe cultural
heritage of the city.
11. SamSandDunes
Sam Sand Dunes is the
ideal location to set off for
the Desert Safari
Crests and troughs gives
the picturesque sunset of
the desert.
12. GadisarLake
The artistically carved
entrance made of yellow
sandstone offers
breathtaking view .
Temples, Holy shrines and
Chattris around the banks
of this lake.
Boating is allowed to enjoy
the serene atmosphere.
14. OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
• Roadies(India's famous T.V.
show), Balika vadhu,
Maharana pratap, and several
movies were shot in various
locations.
• Oil india limited discovered
natural gas in Jaisalmer basin
in 1988.
• Camel safari and desert safari
• Desert resort
15. BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES
• Tourism
• Desert resorts
• Natural gas
• Cultural export
• Location for movie, serial and
various tv shows
• Leather bags
• Khadi products and woolen
products
• Handicrafts
• Stone cutting and carving
