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Private Heritage Walking Tour in Jaisalmer Fort and Old Bazaar
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Private Heritage Walking Tour in Jaisalmer Fort and Old Bazaar

By Lalu
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Ages 4-90
Duration: 3–4 hours
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: German, English
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  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entry/Admission - Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli
What's not included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Jaisalmer Fort
  • Entry/Admission - Kothari's Patwaon-Ki-Haveli


Start:Traveller pickup offered.
  • Gopa Chowk, Dhibba Para, Amar Sagar Pol, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan 345001
    I am well known as lalu german Pls call +919660062384 laluguide@gmail.com
Pickup details
  • We can pick travellers from any hotel of jaisalmer..
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  • Kothari's Patwon Ki Haveli / Patwa Haveli, No. 3129, Opposite Choora Paada, Amar Sagar Pol, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan 345001, India
    Patwa haveli is the best carved building of my town and my tour ends here..

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 130259P2

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 130259P2

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  • No. 3129, Opposite Choora Paada, Amar Sagar Pol, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan 345001, India
    Patwa haveli is the best carved building of my town and my tour ends here..
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  • Lalu
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    Jaisalmer, India
    Joined in June 2019
  • Exploration236518
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Desert's Dessert
    We had the pleasure of knowing about Jaisalmer through Mr Lalit. He has an impeccable knowledge about the city and its culture. His passion shows when he speaks. We were a fairly large group. But he managed it with ease and his characteristic wit. When you are in Jaisalmer, do yourself a favor. Meet him. You wont forget the experience :)
    Written 7 January 2025
  • toryw367
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Trip of a Lifetime!
    This was the trip of a lifetime! Lalu did an incredible job not only showing us the magic of Jaisalmer, but the rest of Rajasthan as well. He connected us with the best of the best in sites to see, tour guides in the other cities we visited, getting around each of the cities and made it the most incredible experience. I can’t wait to go back and will absolutely recommend you work with Lalu if you want to go anywhere in India, not just Rajasthan. He is well connected and well versed and will make sure you are connected with all the best people. I can’t wait to go back to India and will plan to use Lalu every time I do! I couldn’t recommend him enough.
    Written 13 December 2024
  • davidbE5194UN
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The perfect way to experience Jaisalmer!
    With Lalu you will get a warm and funny guide who really knows the city and the history of beautiful Jaisalmer. We had a terrific experience and Lalu was a big part of that. Many thanks from the Swedes!
    Written 26 November 2024
  • Stressedmama02
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great guide!
    Had a great tour of the fort with Lalu, his stories and the tour of the fort and New Town was wonderful! He was also full of useful tips for first time travellers to India!
    Written 9 November 2024
  • inboxkrishna
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    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Engaging and Enthusiastic Guide
    Jasmin Home booked Lalu German for Jaisalmer fort and haveli tour. Lalu is knowledgeable, engaging and enthusiastic to share information about the fort, Jain temples and havelis. It was interesting to walk through narrow alleyways of the living fort. He also took us to Sunset Palace cafe which has an amazing view of the golden city. However, we didn’t buy anything at the cafe but they were ok to let us in and take pictures. Next, we went to havelis and finally a shop that sells cashmere/pashmina items which I felt wasted our time.
    Written 10 January 2024
  • mjfxr
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent guide and tour
    Excellent guide. Lalu came and met us at our hotel. He started with a really interesting history of the ups and downs of Jaisalmer over the last thousand years and then a fascinating relaxed and slow tour of the fort and non-fort parts of town. Good advice given (like “not worth 600 R to go in there to see some old knives). Nice chatting Re Indian ways. He is a proud Indian and was a very nice and kind man. He was interesting and interested. Really nice to spend time with
    Written 9 January 2024
  • traveldope26
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Highly recommended walking tour in Jaisalmer
    We had a very good experience with Laluji on our heritage walking tour in Jaisalmer. His walking tour covers all the major sightseeing attractions in Jaisalmer. We were a large group (15) and he was able to keep us all engaged. He was very knowledgeable and gave us very good recommendations for food, shopping, etc. I would highly recommend his walking tour if you’re in Jaisalmer.
    Written 6 January 2024
  • Climber706631
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    trip made plesent
    Amazing guy, makes us feel as if we are part of his family. Knows the place & people in and out. Suggested the best foods when, where and how to eat. Good hold of English. Thanks to him for making this journey a memorable one.
    Written 2 January 2024
  • grosshirt
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great person and guide!
    Lalu was very knowledgeable, funny, and kind. He showed us the best parts of Jaisalmer and we were amazed by each stop. I absolutely recommend choosing him for your tours of Jaisalmer!!
    Written 9 December 2023
  • Peter W
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful tour of Jaisalmer
    Lalu is such a friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. He’s the 43rd generation living in his house within the fort and I can’t imagine there’s anything he doesn’t know about Jaisalmer and the area all around. Needless to say the tour was both informative and fun and we saw all the key sites in the town and the fort. In the evening Lalu came to our hotel and showed us the way to a lovely rooftop restaurant that must be the highest point in the fort, the views were superb. I thoroughly recommend this tour.
    Written 8 December 2023
  • 750louisew
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fabulous guided tour with Lalu
    We had a fabulous time being guided around Jaisalmer by Lalu. He’s so friendly, and knowledgeable, and made the day really special for us. Would highly recommend 🤩
    Written 8 December 2023
  • krups76
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Strongly recommend a walking tour with him
    We did a heritage walking tour with Lalu. We recommend him very strongly as he is very knowledgeable and makes sure one has a good time with him. He does not rush through the walk. He is very proud of his culture and passionate about his work.
    Written 18 November 2023
  • X9587AEdanp
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing morning in Jaisalmer
    We were recommended this tour with Lalu and we were so glad that we booked with him as we had such a lovely morning learning about Jaisalmer and the fort. Lalu is very friendly, funny and welcoming. He explained the history of the fort extremely well and also answered lots of questions about local life and culture. Lalu was also very helpful with recommending local restaurants in the area and assisting with a lovely camel trip and sunset ride. We would really recommend Lalu as a guide in Jaisalmer - 10/10 :)
    Written 14 March 2023
  • danandrebecaa
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    FIRST CLASS Walking tour around the fort and local sights
    We were recommended to book with Lalu by friends and family who visited Jodhpur shortly before us and so we booked on. From our very first message Lalu was extremely helpful and excited to take us on a tour and also gave a helping hand to any questions we had about the area … even where to watch the football! We were picked up by Lalu at our hotel and he planned the route to beat the crowds, get the best lighting for all the photos and to stop off for lunch. Lalu has fantastic knowledge of the area, its history in the silk route and how the town evolved over time. Having a degree in english literature Lalu can speak english very well and his german is great too! He took us to all the sights and made sure we didn’t waste money on certain things which are currently tourist traps or still being restored and therefore not much to see. I seriously recommend Lalu as a tour guide in Jaisalmer and if you book with him he will treat you like a good friend and help you organise your stay and trip beyond as best as possible! Thanks lalu!!!!
    Written 13 March 2023
  • rahulraman5
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jaisalmer trip and lalit ji as guide
    Lalu ji or I can better say lalit ji is such a great man and a knowledgeable person that he will explain each and every details perfectly. He also lives in the Jaisalmer fort which quite exciting. I went there and meet Lalu ji as he was my guide but believe me it never felt like guide to me. It felt like he is my family member and he just want us to enjoy the trip as much as we can. We even did a lunch together. If you connect with him once you will never forget his personality and humbleness. I will always prefer him as my guide where ever I go.
    Written 15 December 2022
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hana h
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
Lalu is an enthusiastic guide to the history and architecture of the ancient fort. He was generous with his knowledge and time, and showed great concern to our well being, even accompanying us back to our guest house and keeping tabs on us while we were on Camel Safari. We felt cared for like friends visiting, he even invited us into his cozy home to meet his family. Lalu was considerate and helpful throughout, and we were grateful for his suggestions and advise.

The walk was very informative and insightful, he gave us a good background and history of the places we walked to, and gave us ample opportunity to take photos and shop! We enjoyed listening to his take on his culture and traditions and of course of his beloved Jaisalmer.

I highly recommend engaging Lalu as your guide in Jaisalmer, you won't regret it!
Written 13 February 2020
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Lalu German
Thanks for reviewing me... Such high marking is really big honor for me.. guiding you both was an absolute pleasure .... Come back some day..... yours.....lalu german.
Written 18 February 2020
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sghatak
Singapore, Singapore28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Lalu is a real force of nature. Many guides have knowledge of their city and can give you access to its secrets. Not many have what Lalu has in ample measure - personality and passion. His sense of humour, constant flow of anecdotes and his clear love of his city - Jaisalmer - make him a unique companion and guide for any visitor who spends a couple of days in Jaisalmer. Our trip to Jaisalmer went from good to amazing, thanks to Lalu. We will certainly recommend him to all our friends who have Jaisalmer on their itineraries.
Written 11 January 2020
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Lalu German
Greetings from jaisalmer... It was an absolute pleasure to walk and talk with you all.. come back some day... Lalu
Written 17 January 2020
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Nick Z
43 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
He was both a pleasure as well as a wealth of knowledge. Lalu was born at the fort married at the fort, lives at the fort and in his own words will die at the fort. A wealth of knowledge for his city, his energy enthusiasm was prevalent from the minute he met us.... highly recommended

+919660062384 Lalu cell
Written 23 February 2020
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Zyxmn
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
We had our tour in the evening . The Jain temples had closed by the time we arrived but the tour guide Lalu offered to do this bit of the tour the next day morning which we appreciated.

Lalu is from Jaisalmer and this helps a lot since the man loves his city and makes you appreciate the beauty of the city , the history , architecture involved and the way of life of the local folk.

He is extremely knowledgeable and also very funny which makes for a fun and info filled tour .

Highly recommended.
Written 24 February 2020
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Dharmesh Thakker
Mumbai, India31 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
Lalit ji (Lalu) is an exceptional tour guide and our visit to Jaisalmer has become exceptional thanks to him. I had briefed him about what I wanted to see (me being an architect and wife being a fashion designer). He curated the whole tour and the walk for us from this perspective. I had never expected to listen to such in depth insights to the history of Jaisalmer, the kings, the traders, the people. The way Lalit ji explained the concept of architecture and design of the fort, I could compare his knowledge to the best of history and architecture professors !

He is witty, smiling and full of humor which will keep you entertained throughout the trip. He lives inside the fort with his family & he makes you feel at home (i.e. the Jaisalmer fort). Lalit ji is a foody and knows the best places in Jaisalmer to get local snacks. He recommended some kachori and Daal Pakwan which we tried the next day. At the end of the trip he took me to show some amazing under construction havelis in Jaisalmer town (because I had mentioned to him that i was an architect and wanted to see buildings). All of his recommendations were top notch !

I believe those who work hard and love their work should be given due credit and recognition. I would recommend to connect with Lalit ji to every person visiting Jaisalmer and reading this review. I really wish that every city should have one lalu !!
Written 10 October 2021
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divya u
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The Heritage walk with Mr. Lalu was an absolute delight. Well versed with the history of the city, he took us through the history of the magnificent city, entertained us with interesting anecdotes and lead us through the many labyrinths of the jaisalmer fort. His recommendations for restaurants and shopping were excellent. I would recommend his walking tour as a must if you really want to get the feel of the city!!
Written 9 January 2020
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Lalu German
Thanks a lot for such a high marking...Very great ful for your kindness... Come back some day...
Written 10 January 2020
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Yashila
1 contribution
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Feb 2023
On our recent trip to Jaisalmer, we met Lalit ji, who is fondly called Lalu ji by the locals. He walked us around the streets of Jaisalmer while narrating the tales and stories from the past in a way that only he could've done. You can feel his emotional connection to the city and its history when he speaks.

His warm demeanour and sense of humour ensured that there was never a dull moment while we were with him. If you ever visit Jaisalmer, I would highly recommend you tour the city with him, as without adding this to your itinerary, you're surely missing out on something remarkable. :)

Thank you, Lalu ji, for making us feel so welcome! May you continue to spread positivity and warmth around you. :)
Written 10 February 2023
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Sascha N
Fairfax, CA4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Lalu was an amazing tour guide, he left our family with a very memorable and lovely experience! My family did a six hour city tour with him. Not only did he have fascinating information and stories to share, he had so much enthusiasm and feeling, he is very passionate about his culture and city.
He grew up in the old fort of Jaisalmer, he talked to us about the customs and culture of present day and in the past.
Overall an amazing tour, highly recommend- great for family’s too! He is kind, funny, smart and full of feeling. Thank you Lalu!
Written 11 January 2020
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Lalu German
Thankfor you kind words.. it's a real boost for me to do even better with upcoming tourist... My wishes to a lovely family... Yours lalu
Written 23 January 2020
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Yv0nne52
Maidstone, UK15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
Lalu arrived promptly at our hotel to give us a background briefing on the historical and cultural context of this amazing place. He quickly judged our level of interest and pitched his presentation appropriately.We were soon caught up by his immense knowledge of and enthusiasm for his home town. During the tour he managed to fit in a spot of shopping for spinach and get his shoes polished, as well as getting his mobile phone dried out after dropping it in a drain, all without losing his focus. What a professional! And we also had very interesting discussion about cricket. I unhesitatingly recommend him for your walking tour of Jaisalmer.
Written 9 February 2020
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Zeal Man Jes
Bengaluru, India2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Family
Lalu was someone who you would describe as an ideal guide for any trip . He takes immense pride in his city’s heritage and this is clearly reflected in his passion for his tour walks . His charisma and knowledge will see that there is never a dull moment in your entire experience. Something which stood out for me from the whole experience was how genuine the whole experience felt , like a friend who wanted me to experience everything in his city , and Lalu did exactly that by going out of his way for us to experience the city’s culture and vibe to its fullest.
If anyone is looking for something memorable and fun to experience in Jaisalmer, look no further , Lalu is the man . Kudos to him for making me appreciate every fine detail this beautiful city had to offer .
Written 20 February 2020
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