District in India
Jaisalmer is a district in Rajasthan state in India. It is situated in the heart of the Thar Desert. It is also known as "Golden City".
Best Time to Visit: October to March.
How to Reach Jaisalmer
By Air: Nearest airport of Jaisalmer is in Jodhpur.Buy a cheapest air-ticket from below site. This is my favorite site because it shows the different airline ticket prices of the same flight. So it makes easy for me to buy the lowest price ticket.
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Distance from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer is 270 km.
By Train:
Jodhpur to Jaisalmer: Runicha Express (14659) departs from Jodhpur station (JU) at 5.40 AM and arrives Jaisalmer station (JSM) at 11:55 PM. Jodhpur to Jaisalmer train fare is Rs.1165 in First AC, Rs.495 in Third AC, Rs.700 in Second AC and Rs.200 in Sleeper for this train.
Jodhpur to Jaisalmer Bandra Terminus Jaisalmer SF Express (22931) departs from Jodhpur station (JU) at 7:20 AM and arrives Jaisalmer station (JSM) at 12:40 PM. Jodhpur to Jaisalmer train fare is Rs.115 in None, Rs.540 in Third AC, Rs.745 in Second AC and Rs.225 in Sleeper for this train.
DLI JSM Express (4059) departs Jodhpur (JU) at 6.10 AM and arrives Jaisalmer (JSM) at 11.45 PM. Ticket (First Class AC) is Rs 900, AC 2 Tier is Rs.550, AC 3 Tier is Rs.400, and non AC Sleeper is Rs.155.
The other option is an overnight train.
JSM EXPRESS (4810) departs JU at 23 PM and arrives in JSM at 5 AM. On this train, there is only AC 3-Tier Rs.400, and non-AC sleeper Rs.155.
My personal preference is night journey cause - 1) it will saves one day hotel cost. This is a 6-hour journey, so you can sleep inside train. 2) It will save your time too.
What I will miss? On the way scenery. But I am going stay in the desert. So on the way desert scenery is not necessary for me.
From Udaipur to Jaisalmer by train fare is Rs.450. It takes about 11 hours.
By Bus: Many buses runs between Jodhpur and Jaisalmer, on an average it takes 5-6 hours. No need to book tickets in advance. Once you reach Jodhpur you can book it.
There is a government bus station at Raika Bagh, Paota, They starts from around 6.30 AM.
There is another option to go to a Private bus stand which is 1 km before the Government Bus Stand at Man Ji Ka Hatha. Another private bus stand is situated at Bombay Motor Circle.
Bus rates starts from Rs.230.
Hotels in Jaisalmer
There are many hotels in Jaisalmer. You will get Hostel within 100 Rupees.You can book hotel from the below search engine, which compare Booking.com and other all hotel related website and show the different prices of the same room. So, you can book at the lowest price.
Type your city name "Jaisalmer". Select your check-in and check-out date and click on search.
Tourist Places in Jaisalmer
Day-1:
Jaisalmer Fort
FortJaisalmer Fort is built in 1156 by the Rajput Rawal.
Inside the Premises: Four gateways Surya Gate. The Raj Mahal Palace, there are 7 Jain temples built during 12-16th century such as Chandraprabhu Temple. The other temples are Sambhavanatha temple, Ashtapadh temple, Laxminath temple, Sri Mahaveer Mandir, Shantinath Temple etc. Some havelis such as Vyas haveli which was built in the 15th century, Shree Nath Palace, Baa ri haveli etc. Dussehra Chowk.
There is a market inside the fort along with cafes. You can buy rajasthani products here. Local people have built unauthorized houses, shops and hotels inside the fort. Old family are living and they have small guest house inside the house. Anyone can stay at their house at minimum cost.
Visiting Time: 6 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Rs.50 for Indian and Rs.250 for foreigner.
Day-2:
Tanot Mata Temple
TempleHow to go: About 400 meters towards south from Government Museum.
Government Museum
MuseumVisiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM every day.
How to go: About 900 meters from the fort towards west.
Tazia Tower
TowerHow to go: It is 900 meters from Government Museum towards East.
Badal Mahal
PalaceEntry Fee: Rs.10 for Indians and Rs.50 for camera.
How to go: Besides Tazia Tower.
Mandir Palace
TempleHow to go: Besides Badal Mahal.
Nathmal Ki Haveli
PalaceIt is said that this Haveli is about 500 years old. It was built by two brothers, both of them were architecture.
How to go: About 350 meters walking distance from Badal Mahal.
Salim Singh Ki Haveli
PalaceIt was built in 1815 by Salim Singh,
Visiting Time: 6 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: Rs.10 for Indian and Rs.15 for foreigner. Rs.20 Camera and Rs.100 for camcorder.
How to go: Just walk 520 meters through the opposite road of Gadisar Lake towards south and the road turned to west.
Folklore Museum
MuseumVisiting Time: 8 AM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Rs.5.
How to go: At the Entrance of Gadisar Lake.
Gadisar Lake
LakeTilon ki Pol, arched gateway at the entrance. Visit surrounding monuments and temples. Boating during sunset is the best time for beautiful view.
Boat Fare (30 minutes): Row boat – Rs.10, Paddle boat – Rs.50, Shikara – Rs.100.
How to go: About 300 meters from Bus Stands.
Desert Cultural Center
MuseumIt is museum and puppet show at night.
Visiting Time: 10.30 AM to 8.30 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Rs.100.
Day-3:
Patwon ki Haveli
PalaceVisiting Time: Early morning to 5 PM every day.
How to go: About 220 meters from Badal Mahal.
Jain Dharamshala
TempleAlso visit Shri Naminath Jain Temple.
How to go: It is 330 meters from Patwon ki Haveli at Jain Bhawan, Patwa Haveli Road, Malka Pol, Opposite of Khadi Bhandar, near Ramesh Talkies.
The Thar Heritage Museum
MuseumCollect and preserve historical and ancient folk art of Thar Desert.
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Rs.100 per person.
How to go: It is situated near Jain Dharamshala.
Silk Route Art Gallery
Crafts ShopThe Handmade collections include clothes, bags, shawls, belts, antiques and accessories.
How to go: Kalakar Colony, Patwa Haveli Road, Malka Pol.
Suli Dungri
ArchitectureHow to go: About 300 meter from Silk route towards west.
Vyas Chhatri
CenotaphsSunrise and Sunset from this place is magnificent.
How to go: 1 km from Silk Route.
Day-4:
Today you can hire a bike. The rates of a Bullet bike will be around Rs.800-1200 per day and that of Activa / bike will be in the range of Rs.300-500 per day. Rs.200 for fuel. For more than one person you can hire auto or jeep.
Bada Bagh
ArchitectureVisiting Time: 8 AM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Rs.100 per person and Rs.100 for camera.
How to go: From Government Museum go to north through Ram Garh Road. Along the road go 5 km. You will find Bada Bagh on your right hand side.
Amar Sagar Jain Temple
Lake and TempleThe temple was built by Patwa Bafna Himmat Ram in 1928.
How to go: About 4.5 km from Government Museum to west through MDR 53 road.
Lodurva Parshwanath Jain Temple
TempleHow to go: 1 km away from Amar Sagar Jain Temple.
Kuldhara
Abandoned VillageIt is located 18 km away from Jaisalmer. Kuldhara village is known as the ghost village. It is known as one of the haunted places in Rajasthan.
There is a history about the village said by local people. Either it’s true or false but interesting.
Long long ago, Paliwal Brahmins were lived in Kuldhara village. Salim Singh was the cruel ruler of Jaisalmer. He ruled Jaisalmer from 1762-1819. Once upon a time he saw the daughter of a local chief. Then he wanted to marry her and warned villagers that their tax would be higher if anyone interfere with his demand.
He gave the villagers only one day to accept his proposal. As per loyalty and respect for the local chief, the entire community Kuldhara and 83 nearby villagers decided to leave the place before the deadline. In that night they all together left the village and nobody knows where they moved and how they disappeared in a night.
It is said that they even left a curse on the villages, bringing death and suffering to anyone who tried to live in this village. So since then no one has dared to make their home and no one has officially lived there for over 200 years. Those who tried to re-populate the village experienced paranormal activities.
From a 2017 study, Kuldhara and other neighboring villages such as Khabha were abandoned because of an earthquake.
The local residents around the Kuldhara do not believe in the ghost stories but they attract tourist by asking them to take on Ghost Safari.
Entry/Parking Fee: Rs.50.
How to go: By private taxi or hiring bike.
Khaba Fort
Abandoned FortLocated about 11 km from kuldhara village. Khaba Fort is an abandoned structure. Nice place for photography.
Entry Fee: Rs.10.
How to go: By private taxi or hiring bike.
Day 5: Sam
Sam Sand Dunes
Desert CampingEvery hotels and everywhere in the town offering the camping one night stay and camel ride. Different place different rate. So roam around and verify with your hotel then confirm. Higher rate takes in October. You will get comparatively cheaper in February. You will get this package within Rs.1500. The package included -
* A jeep ride to the camel point
* Camel safari with a guide
* An overnight stay at campsite with a bed and blanket open air.
* Three meals and unlimited water
* A jeep ride back to hotel on the next morning.
Tent Shared basis prices are -
Desert Camping with Camel Safari – Rs.1600
Deluxe Huts with Camel Safari – Rs.2000.
Luxury Camp with Camel Safari – Rs.2400.
Luxury Huts with Camel Safari – Rs.3500
Desert Camping with Parasailing – Rs.2400
If you go to the desert point at your own, you will get many tent. Such as -
Sunrise Desert resort (Rs.750) which included a cultural program, dinner and breakfast.
Must watch sunset and sunrise there.
Package: If you don't want to manage by yourself, then book a package and just enjoy the view for Overnight Stay at desert in Swiss Tent with Camel Safari.
Or you can take package for Camel Safari Half-Day Tour.
Full Day Private City Tour with Camel Safari.
Other activities in Jaisalmer are
Parasailing - The price may range from Rs.900 to 1100 per head.
Paramotoring - The price may range from Rs.1800 to 2000 per head. 1 hour.
Quad Biking – The price may range from Rs.1700 – 2200.
Dune Bashing – The price may range from Rs.1000 to 2500 per head for 2 hours.
Village Safari - The price may range from Rs.1000 to 2000 per head.
Day-6: Khuri Village
After returned from Sam Sand dunes starts for Khuri village, 45 km away from Jaisalmer city. Local bus go there. Fare Rs.20. You can travel on its roof too. If you want to hire taxi it may take Rs.500.
In Khuri village you can see how people live in a desert. You can see the many mud and straw houses at Khuri. These homes have impressive exterior decorations.
Badal Guest House is one of the popular staying place there. You can start for Khuri Sand Dunes without staying at the village. It will save you one day. If you have time you can stay in the village.
Day-7: Khuri Village
Khuri Sand Dunes
Sand DunesIt is about 2 km from Khuri village. Talk to hotel, they will arrange to stay at Khuri Sand Dunes. Must watch sunset and sunrise there.
* Camel Safari to the point.
* An overnight stay at campsite with a bed and blanket in open air.
* Three meals and unlimited water.
* Again Camel Safari will return back to hotel on the next morning.
On the Next day after return from Khuri Sand Dunes, you can return to Jaisalmer and on the same day you can go to your next destination by bus / train at night.
If you want to travel all districts in Rajasthan, after Jaisalmer, your next destination will be Jodhpur.
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