Jaisalmer is a wonderful city, straight out of an Arabian Nights fable.
Close to the border with Pakistan, the city is known for its proximity to the Thar Desert.
Jaisalmer is aptly called the “Golden City”. Desert Safari in the sand dunes of Jaisalmer is an unforgettable experience.
The city is dominated by the Jaisalmer Fort which unlike most forts in India is a living fort.
There are shops, hotels, age old havelis (homes) inside the fort area.
Ways of Travel to Jaisalmer:
Jaisalmer is located on the western border of Rajasthan, India.
The nearest airport is Jodhpur which is 300 km away.
From there one can take a cab or train or bus.
You can also travel to Jaisalmer by Palace on Wheels,a premium train of Rajasthan Rail running between the best locations pf Rajasthan.
Direct Trains available from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur & Delhi via Jodhpur-Jaipur-Alwar.
Regular buses and cabs are available from Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bikaner and Ahmedabad.
Map of Jaisalmer Rajasthan India
Places to visit and things to see in Jaisalmer:
Amar Sagar Lake
Bada Bagh Jaisalmer
Desert National Park Jaisalmer
Wood Fossil Park Jaisalmer
Khuri Sand Dunes
Lodurva Jaisalmer
Mool Sagar
Phalodi Travel
Sam Sand Dunes
Picture Video showing the gypsy dance in the sand dunes during sunset
Hotels and Resorts in Jaisalmer Rajasthan India:
Various options are availble to suit all kind of travellers ranging from 4star resorts like Rang Mahal Hotel and Taj Rawalkot Hotel, and 3star hotels like Heritage Inn Hotel and Himmatgarh Palace Hotel.
Kind of food available in Jaisalmer Rajasthan:
Apart from the favourite Rajasthani cuisine all other kinds of cuisine be it Continental and Indian is available at most high end hotels in their in-house restaurants.
Fast food joints like MacDonalds and Pizza Hut are also there.
Best time to visit Jaisalmer Rajasthan
The best time to visit would be in the winters ,from November to February.
This is also the same time when the Desert Festival or The Camel Fair is held generally in January or February .
The high points of the festival are - snake charmers, puppeteers, acrobats, folk performers do rapid trade. Camels, the lifeline of the desert, play a foremost role.
Proud moustached villagers, dressed in their ethnic best come astride their picturesquely caparisoned camels to join in the camel dances and competitions of camel acrobatics, camel races and décor, camel polo, tug of war and the like.
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8 Aug, 2008 