Kuldhara Abandoned Village
कुलधरा
A ghost village, said to have been abandoned overnight by Palliwal Brahmins who left a curse behind. Its stone and mud-brick houses survive as a well-preserved ruin.
Kuldhara was founded in the 13th century as a settlement of the wealthy Palliwal Brahmins. According to local tradition, in the early 19th century the residents of 84 villages, pressed by the prime minister Salim Singh, left all at once in a single night and placed a curse on the land so that no one could live there again. Some scholars believe the real causes were a shortage of water and an earthquake. Today the village keeps its streets, houses and temple ruins, and some of the houses have been restored. Entry costs about 50 rupees, with a separate vehicle fee. The site is open roughly 08:00 to 18:00, about 18 km from the town center, and is usually visited on the way to the Sam Sand Dunes.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Amar Sagar
- Lodurva Jain Temple
- Khaba Fort
- Vyas Chhatri
- Bada Bagh
- Mandir Palace & Tazia Tower (Badal Vilas)
- Jain Temples of Jaisalmer Fort
- Jaisalmer Fort