Jaisalmer Vacations

The city of Jaisalmer is the venue of the annual Desert Festival that takes place during the months of January - February. The festival is a major event every year with a number of amusing turban tying competitions and camel races. Apart from this there are folk dances and some exciting contests which you can enjoy playing. Colorful craft bazaars are set up for the occasion and a sound and light spectacle is organized with live performances by folk artists. There is lots more that you can find on your vacation in Jaisalmer.

The city of Jaisalmer shines like a mirage amidst the deserted beauty of the desert of Rajasthan. The havelis of Jaisalmer are a must visit on your tour to Rajasthan. These Havelis are a pride of Jaisalmer's architecture and a part of the national heritage.

Location of Jaisalmer: Jaisalmer is a border district of India located in the state of Rajasthan and touching Pakistan. Most of the district is part of Thar Desert and offers excellent camel safari options. Jaisalmer is connected to other cities in the state as well as in Gujarat and some other places in India with National Highway No 15.

Best Time to Visit Jaisalmer: Best season to visit Jaisalmer is between October and March.

How to Reach Jaisalmer

By Air:Flights are not the best way to reach Jaisalmer. Jodhpur is the nearest airport at a distance of 500 km. Indian Airlines has a twice-weekly service to Jodhpur from Delhi.

By Rail:From Jodhpur there is a direct train to Jaisalmer for overnight journey, except on Wednesday. The journey takes approximately ten hours. The Palace on Wheels provides the best of luxury where you can experience the most exciting journey to Jaisalmer.You can make advance booking for this luxurious journey onboard Palace on Wheels.

By Road:Jaisalmer is 897 kilometers from Delhi; 638 kilometers from Jaipur; 285 kilometers from Jodhpur; 500 kilometers from Ajmer, and 330 kilometers from Bikaner. Most of these places are connected to Jaisalmer by National Highway No 15.

Local Transport

The city of Jaisalmer is small and can be covered within two hours of leisurely perambulation through the lanes and by-lanes. You can't get lost, to be sure.

Tourist attractions: Jaisalmer offers you an unforgettable luxury vacation in Rajasthan where you can visit the main attractions including the Jaisalmer Fort, the second oldest fort in Rajasthan after Chittaur. The Fort lies at a height of 250 feet on the Trikuta Hill. The fort has five palaces called Sarvottam Vilas, Akhai Vilas, Gaj Mahal, Rang Mahal and Moti Mahal. The Jain Temples, three exquisitely sculptured Jain temples dedicated to Rishabhdevji, Sambhavanathji and the Ashthapadi temple are located within the fort. Their ornamentation, done in the style of the Dilwara temples at Mt. Abu, is marvelous. The Salim-Singh-ki-Haveli is a magnificent edifice whose two upper storeys had to be demolished and yet whose surviving structure has unsurpassed splendor. Particularly noteworthy are the rows of peacocks below the jharokhas. Patwon-ki-Haveli, near the city center is the Patwon-ki-Haveli. Its five suites built between AD 1800 and AD 1860 is evidence of Jaisalmer's legendary architectural wealth.