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Jaisalmer

The Golden City

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2 daysIdeal stay₹800From / night₹100EntryOctober – FebruaryBest windowJaisalmerNearest rail · 2 km

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.

Pairs well with

Jaipur· RajasthanUdaipur· RajasthanJodhpur· RajasthanPushkar· Rajasthan

When to go

Month-by-month fit

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GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 90
Honest take for Jul: Monsoon — cooler temperatures, fewer crowds. Carry rain gear; some outdoor sites may be slippery. (high crowds.)

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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Jaisalmer 2km · Jaisalmer Airport (JSA) 17km

Nearest transport

Jaisalmer2 km
Jaisalmer Airport (JSA)17 km

Stay options

budget₹800/night
mid₹2,500/night
luxury₹8,500/night

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 FortSam Sand DunesPatwon Ki HaveliGadisar LakeKuldhara

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