A trip to Jaisalmer

A tour that offers a perfect whisk of majestic forts, the unending beauty of the Thar Desert, rich culture and heritage, mystical lakes and so much more. Jaisalmer is nestled in the heart of the Thar Desert with history sewn into its fabric and sand dunes that make it uniquely attractive.

Jaisalmer has a lot to offers to its travellers, from strolling hand in hand with your beloved around 'Golden Fort' and listening to the stories buried in the walls of the place from the generations of people who still continue to live there to witness the vastness of the unending Thar Desert on a Camel Safari as the sun gently splashing its golden lights with the hue of pink giving way to the sky full of stars. Jaisalmer is a place full of colours and light; a place to breathe the richness of culture that it holds.

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What to Do in Jaisalmer?

Camping at Sam Sand Dunes, Camel Safari, Visit Jaisalmer Fort, Boating at Gadisar Lake, Visit Kuldhara, Pray at Tanot Mata Mandir, Visit the Famous Bhang Lassi Shop, Visit the Salim Singh ki Haveli, Explore the Patwon ki Haveli, Visit Khaba Fort, Visit Tazia Tower, Sunset at Vyas Chhatri, Visit Longewala War Memorial and many more. Jaisalmer is a beautiful border city lying on the western end of the country offering plenty of things to do and places to visit for tourists across the world. When looking for activities to do in Jaisalmer, you will find something to do for every one. If you like the wilderness, then a camel safari in the Thar desert is for you. If you are more interested in the history of the region, a trip to the ruins of Kuldhara is a must.

To experience the vibrant culture of Jaisalmer, head straight towards the Jaisalmer Fort and its several colourful bazaars. Jaisalmer combines the best of nature with a distinct cultural experience that makes it a unique travel destination, not just in the country but also in the world.

What to do in Jaisalmer can have different answers for different kinds of travellers. If you are a nature lover, you can enjoy camping under the stars at Sam Sand Dunes or go for a camel safari in the desert. For all the history buffs, the city has many museums on offer, from the Jaisalmer War Museum to the Baa Ri Haveli cultural museum. However, the crowning glory of Jaisalmer is the Jaisalmer Fort which forms a magical backdrop to all the bazaars, rooftop restaurants and cenotaphs spread throughout the city.


How to arrive in Jaisalmer?

1. Trains to Jaisalmer
From Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai or from any other city, the cheapest way to arrive in Jaisalmer is via train. Some of the best trains available for a trip to Jaisalmer are:
Runicha Express (14659) from Delhi to Jaisalmer and it takes around 18 hours to reach Jaisalmer. Along with this there is 2 more train option from Delhi. A 3 tier AC seat here will cost you Rs 1200 per person.
From Ahmedabad, train options to Jaisalmer are limited & currently you can check BDTS JSM EXP 22931, that leave from Mumbai to Jaisalmer & also stops at Ahmedabad. To get more information on trains to Jaisalmer, visit https://www.irctc.co.in/
Tip: Anther train option to reach Jaisalmer is to look for trains for Jodhpur, and then from Jodhpur book a taxi to reach Jaisalmer, which takes 4-5 hours. You can get a one side taxi from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer for Rs 2000-2500 per car.
Jaisalmer is a beautiful border city lying on the western end of the country offering plenty of things to do and places to visit for tourists across the world. When looking for activities to do in Jaisalmer, you will find something to do for every one. If you like the wilderness, then a camel safari in the Thar desert is for you. If you are more interested in the history of the region, a trip to the ruins of Kuldhara is a must.


2. Jaisalmer by road (bus or taxi)
Along with trains, you can also plan a trip to Jaisalmer via road from cities like Delhi or Ahmedabad. From Ahmedabad, Jaisalmer is 530 km drive (9-10 hour) and from Delhi, Jaisalmer is 795 km (13-14 hour drive).
Buses for Jaisalmer are available on daily bases from Delhi, Ahmedabad and cost is same as trains (Rs 1000-1500 per person). You can contact us via mail for booking bus tickets from Delhi, Ahmedabad to Jaisalmer, by filling our Jaisalmer contact form > Click here


3. Flights to Jaisalmer
Direct flights to Jaisalmer are only available from Jaipur, Surat, Ahmedabad & for other cities in India, all flights to Jaisalmer are 1 stop flights, stopping in the cities mentioned above.
A plane ticket to Jaisalmer would cost between Rs 2500 to 5000 depending on how close is Jaisalmer from your city. Like from Ahmedabad, place ticket is around Rs 2250-3000, from Delhi its Rs 2900-3500 and from Bangalore, its Rs 3600-4500 per person.