A 12th-century sandstone fortress rising out of the Thar desert. The only living fort in India — homes, temples, and havelis still operate inside its 99 bastions.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Jaisalmer, by time of day.
Morning
- Jaisalmer Living Fort — Jain temples & royal quarter2h 30m · moderate
- Patwon Ki Haveli five-mansion complex1h 30m · easy
- Gadisar Lake sunrise boat ride1h · easy
Afternoon
- Kuldhara abandoned ghost village1h 30m · easy
- Bada Bagh cenotaphs & desert landscape1h · easy
Evening
- Sam Sand Dunes camel safari at dusk2h 30m · moderate
- Desert camp — folk music, bonfire & stargazing3h · easy
About 13h of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🏛️ Heritage Day5h out
- Jaisalmer Living Fort — Jain temples & royal quarter · morning, 2.5h
- Patwon Ki Haveli five-mansion complex · morning, 1.5h
- Bada Bagh cenotaphs & desert landscape · afternoon, 1h
Landing in a living museum — the architecture greets you before you even unpack.
- 2🎭 Cultural Day5.5h out
- Gadisar Lake sunrise boat ride · morning, 1h
- Kuldhara abandoned ghost village · afternoon, 1.5h
- Desert camp — folk music, bonfire & stargazing · evening, 3h
Final day in Jaisalmer — culture here is in the streets, not just museums — this day takes you through both.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Jaisalmer tripMust-see highlights
Living fort tour & sunset view
Sam sand dunes camel safari
Desert camp under stars
Patwon Ki Haveli complex
Kuldhara abandoned village mystery
Salim Singh Ki Haveli
Desert Cultural Centre & museum
Gadisar Lake boat ride
Bada Bagh cenotaphs
Thar Desert jeep safari
Jaisalmer War Museum
Folklore Museum
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Jaisalmer 2 km · Jaisalmer Airport (JSA) 17 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Oct, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
October – February
How to get here
Delhi → Jaisalmer
train · 17h
₹850
approx.
Jodhpur → Jaisalmer
cab · 5h
₹5,500
approx.
Nearby attractions
Jaisalmer questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Jaisalmer?
The best months are January, February, November. October – February July scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Jaisalmer?
Most people spend 2 days in Jaisalmer. There are around 7 main things to do, totalling roughly 13 hours of activity.
How do you get to Jaisalmer?
The nearest railway station is Jaisalmer (2 km) and the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport (JSA) (17 km). The cheapest common route is Delhi → Jaisalmer by train, about ₹850 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Jaisalmer cost?
Stays start around ₹1,200 per night, with food about ₹500 per person per day and entry at ₹100.
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