Jaisalmer Package FAQs
Q. How to reach Jaisalmer?
A. Jaisalmer - The Golden City does not have an airport on which the civilian flights can land. Therefore, the closest airport is the Jodhpur Airport which is very well connected to other major airports in the country. One can easily get a cab for Jaisalmer outside the Jodhpur Airport. The journey connecting both these towns will take around 6 hours to complete by road.
Jaisalmer is well connected to the entire country via trains. There are around 4 trains that run between Delhi and Jaisalmer. There is also the luxurious ‘Palace on Wheels’ experience that starts from Delhi and goes through different cities in Rajasthan, including Jaisalmer.
There are no direct buses to Jaisalmer from Delhi but Jaisalmer is well connected by the bus route to other towns of Rajasthan. Travellers can switch the buses from Jaipur or Jodhpur and then continue their journey to Jaisalmer. There are also a plenty of Jaisalmer Travel Packages available that’ll help you explore and experience the Rajasthani culture like never before.
Q. How is the climate of Jaisalmer like?
A. Jaisalmer has a dry and arid climate throughout the year. The summers are very hot and the temperature ranges from 25 degree Celsius to around 45 degree Celsius and the winters are mild cold with the average temperature being around 16 degree Celsius. The duration of the monsoon season is pretty less and the city remains dry all through the year. Travellers should choose their Jaisalmer Packages according to the weather.
Q. What are the things to do in Jaisalmer?
A. The Golden City of Rajasthan has a number of places to visit and things to do. Some of them are listed as under:
Jaisalmer Fort - One of the foremost things to do in Jaisalmer is visiting the Jaisalmer Fort. It is one of the very few living forts in the world and thousands of people reside in it and it is also home to numerous hotels, temples, handicraft stores and restaurants. You can also end up at a cafe at the edge of the fort with an epic view for dinner or sunset drinks.
Jain Temple - Inside the Jaisalmer Fort is the Jain Temple. It is spectacularly detailed and intricate and the minute details inside the multi level and multi roomed temple are phenomenal. There are seven interconnected Jain temples inside the Fort that date back to the 15th and 16th centuries.
Havelis - Jaisalmer is known for its architecture and magnificent havelis. Patwa Haweli is the city’s biggest and the oldest haveli. It has intricate stonework done all around and has now been converted into a museum.
Camel ride - It is a quintessential Jaisalmer experience and will give you the opportunity to witness the rustic and rural desert life of India.
Q. What is the best time to visit Jaisalmer?
A. The winter season is experienced during the months of November to February in Jaisalmer and this time is considered to be the most ideal to pay a visit here. Sightseeing and other outdoor activities like camel ride, desert safari are more fun and enjoyable during this time and the temperature also does not go beyond 22 degree Celsius.
Q. When is the Desert Festival held in Jaisalmer?
A. Desert Festival in Jaisalmer is a three day long annual event that falls in the month of February. According to the Hindu Calendar, it is held three days prior to the full moon night in the month of Magh. This festival is celebrated amidst the beautiful dunes of Thar Desert, approximately 42 kilometres away from Jaisalmer.
A. Jaisalmer - The Golden City does not have an airport on which the civilian flights can land. Therefore, the closest airport is the Jodhpur Airport which is very well connected to other major airports in the country. One can easily get a cab for Jaisalmer outside the Jodhpur Airport. The journey connecting both these towns will take around 6 hours to complete by road.
Jaisalmer is well connected to the entire country via trains. There are around 4 trains that run between Delhi and Jaisalmer. There is also the luxurious ‘Palace on Wheels’ experience that starts from Delhi and goes through different cities in Rajasthan, including Jaisalmer.
There are no direct buses to Jaisalmer from Delhi but Jaisalmer is well connected by the bus route to other towns of Rajasthan. Travellers can switch the buses from Jaipur or Jodhpur and then continue their journey to Jaisalmer. There are also a plenty of Jaisalmer Travel Packages available that’ll help you explore and experience the Rajasthani culture like never before.
Q. How is the climate of Jaisalmer like?
A. Jaisalmer has a dry and arid climate throughout the year. The summers are very hot and the temperature ranges from 25 degree Celsius to around 45 degree Celsius and the winters are mild cold with the average temperature being around 16 degree Celsius. The duration of the monsoon season is pretty less and the city remains dry all through the year. Travellers should choose their Jaisalmer Packages according to the weather.
Q. What are the things to do in Jaisalmer?
A. The Golden City of Rajasthan has a number of places to visit and things to do. Some of them are listed as under:
Jaisalmer Fort - One of the foremost things to do in Jaisalmer is visiting the Jaisalmer Fort. It is one of the very few living forts in the world and thousands of people reside in it and it is also home to numerous hotels, temples, handicraft stores and restaurants. You can also end up at a cafe at the edge of the fort with an epic view for dinner or sunset drinks.
Jain Temple - Inside the Jaisalmer Fort is the Jain Temple. It is spectacularly detailed and intricate and the minute details inside the multi level and multi roomed temple are phenomenal. There are seven interconnected Jain temples inside the Fort that date back to the 15th and 16th centuries.
Havelis - Jaisalmer is known for its architecture and magnificent havelis. Patwa Haweli is the city’s biggest and the oldest haveli. It has intricate stonework done all around and has now been converted into a museum.
Camel ride - It is a quintessential Jaisalmer experience and will give you the opportunity to witness the rustic and rural desert life of India.
Q. What is the best time to visit Jaisalmer?
A. The winter season is experienced during the months of November to February in Jaisalmer and this time is considered to be the most ideal to pay a visit here. Sightseeing and other outdoor activities like camel ride, desert safari are more fun and enjoyable during this time and the temperature also does not go beyond 22 degree Celsius.
Q. When is the Desert Festival held in Jaisalmer?
A. Desert Festival in Jaisalmer is a three day long annual event that falls in the month of February. According to the Hindu Calendar, it is held three days prior to the full moon night in the month of Magh. This festival is celebrated amidst the beautiful dunes of Thar Desert, approximately 42 kilometres away from Jaisalmer.