About Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer is a town in the western part of Rajasthan state. The town is famous for yellowish-brown stone and was established by Rawal Jaisal in 1156. During the 12th century, Jaisalmer town was on the success of its power but early in the 14th century, its prosperity declined, after the invasion of the capital by the Muslim Sultan of Delhi, Alauddin Khilji. In Jaisalmer, Mughal supremacy was established and the city entered into political relations with the British in 1818 and 1949 it joined the state of Rajasthan. The Desert National Park gives the opportunities to observe desert foxes, blackbucks, chinkaras, and water holes. The Desert Festival of Jaisalmer is famous for the colorful and cultural event that attracts many visitors and it’s also famous for fire dancers with the glowing background of the desert. 

How to reach Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer By Air

Jaisalmer doesn’t have a commercial airport. It does have a military airport that supports chartered flights only. The nearest domestic airport to Jaisalmer is Jodhpur Airport, which is the best way to reach Jaisalmer by air. Another option would be to fly to Delhi, due to the international airport it is connected to numerous countries.

• Regular flights from New Delhi to Jodhpur are Indigo, Spicejet, Vistara
• Regular flights from Mumbai to Jodhpur are Vistara, Spicejet, Air India, Indigo,

Time taken by the fastest flight :

• New Delhi to Jodhpur: 1 hour 15 minutes approx
• Mumbai to Jodhpur: 1 hour 30 minutes approx

Jaisalmer By Train

Visiting Jaisalmer by train is a good option because it is connected to several cities by train with its own railway station. Some luxury trains like Palace on Wheels stop in Jaisalmer every Sunday. 

• Trains from New Delhi to Jaisalmer: Ranikhet Express, Shalimar Express, Corbett Park Link Express, etc
• Trains from Mumbai to Jaisalmer: Bandra Terminus Jaisalmer SF Express

Time taken by fastest train:

• New Delhi to Jaisalmer: 17 hours 45 minutes approx
• Mumbai to Jaisalmer: 21 hours 25 minutes approx

Jaisalmer By Road

Jaisalmer serves the rest of the country by a well-maintained network of roadways. Rajasthan Roadways offer many deluxe, ordinary as well as private buses which connect other cities of Rajasthan like Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bikaner, Barmer, etc. From the bus station, passengers can take local means of transport to reach their respective hotels or attractions. There are two main bus stands in Jaisalmer, the Golden Bus Terminal and Roadways Main Bus Stand. All the major buses for other cities operate here.

• The distance from Jaisalmer to Jaipur: 585 km/ 11 hours 
• The distance from Jaisalmer to New Delhi: 812 km/ 13 hours 38 minute