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Jaisalmer - Important information for tourists.
An Overview
Jaisalmer is located in the middle of India's only desert (Thar desert) in western Rajasthan. The city is popularly known as golden city owing to the yellow color of the buildings made from locally available sandstone. Known for massive fort (Sonar or golden fort), fine architecture of the havelis, traditional culture and music jaisalmer finds very important place on tourist map of India. Camel safari on vast sand dunes and staying overnight in desert camps is unique experience at jaisalmer.
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How to reach Jaisalmer ?
Jaisalmer is 300 km west of jodhpur in rajasthan and it takes 5 hours by road. Jodhpur is connected with other cities by Air, road and rail. There is direct train to jaisalmer from Delhi which is about 12 hours overnight journey. Recently kingfisher airlines has started daily flight to jaisalmer from Mumbai via Udaipur & Jodhpur.
Where to stay in Jaisalmer ?
At Jaisalmer you can choose from heritage hotel accommodation or swiss tents desert camps. Most of the tourists coming to jaisalmer stays two nights, so experience of both these can be taken. During high tourists season from the month of November to february it is advised to book your accommodation in advance to avoid inconvinience.
Best time to visit Jaisalmer
Located amidst desert jaisalmer is comparatively dry than other places of Rajasthan. From end of march to september begining, temperature is on higher side. Best time to visit jaisalmer when you can enjoy your holidays is from mid september to mid march..
Shopping and leisure
Jaisalmer is famous for gold jewellery and carpets made from camel wool. There are some authentic shops to buy all these stuffs.
Jaisalmer is located in the middle of India's only desert (Thar desert) in western Rajasthan. The city is popularly known as golden city owing to the yellow color of the buildings made from locally available sandstone. Known for massive fort (Sonar or golden fort), fine architecture of the havelis, traditional culture and music jaisalmer finds very important place on tourist map of India. Camel safari on vast sand dunes and staying overnight in desert camps is unique experience at jaisalmer.Read More about Jaisalmer
How to reach Jaisalmer ?
Jaisalmer is 300 km west of jodhpur in rajasthan and it takes 5 hours by road. Jodhpur is connected with other cities by Air, road and rail. There is direct train to jaisalmer from Delhi which is about 12 hours overnight journey. Recently kingfisher airlines has started daily flight to jaisalmer from Mumbai via Udaipur & Jodhpur.
Where to stay in Jaisalmer ?
At Jaisalmer you can choose from heritage hotel accommodation or swiss tents desert camps. Most of the tourists coming to jaisalmer stays two nights, so experience of both these can be taken. During high tourists season from the month of November to february it is advised to book your accommodation in advance to avoid inconvinience.
Best time to visit Jaisalmer
Located amidst desert jaisalmer is comparatively dry than other places of Rajasthan. From end of march to september begining, temperature is on higher side. Best time to visit jaisalmer when you can enjoy your holidays is from mid september to mid march..
Shopping and leisure
Jaisalmer is famous for gold jewellery and carpets made from camel wool. There are some authentic shops to buy all these stuffs.