Some of the many interesting and noteworthy tourist sites are homed in Jaisalmer including
Jaisalmer is one of the iconic cities of Rajasthan and draws both domestic and international visitors in a notable amount. Rajasthan’s proximity to Delhi attracts visitors to travel frequently from the capital for Jaisalmer Sightseeing Tour. It is one of the most visited cities of Rajasthan that no tourist visiting India wants to miss. Delhi to Jaisalmer tour by cabs/bus is approximately take about 13 hours to cover 780 Km. Thus, a tourist visiting Delhi very commonly prefer to include Jaisalmer sightseeing packages in their travel plan.
Jaisalmer has a well-maintained road network that connects the destination to the rest of the country. Various deluxe and AC buses are operated by Rajasthan Roadways and private companies connect Jaisalmer to Jaipur, Jaisalmer to Ahmedabad and many other cities. No direct bus connects Delhi and Jaisalmer but one can change buses at Jaipur and continue the journey further. From Jodhpur to Jaisalmer by road takes roughly 7 hrs. 4 trains directly connect Jaisalmer to Delhi, and the entire journey will take roughly 16 hrs.
One can also take a luxury train “Palace on Wheels” to reach Jaisalmer from Delhi which will take 13 hours. Jaisalmer also has direct trains from Jodhpur and Jaipur. However, the best and the fastest mode of travelling from Delhi to Jaisalmer for sightseeing is by flight which will take approximately 1.30Hrs. The domestic airport of Jaisalmer is around 17kms from the main city. It connects most of the main Indian cities like Jaipur, Ahmedabad etc. with regular flights.
Jaisalmer sightseeing taxis available for travellers who can book cabs even from the Airport for reaching the different destinations in this mesmerizing city.
Being located in the heart of The Great Thar Desert, Jaisalmer experiences severe dry and oppressive hotness in the summer months from April to June. The temperature during the day can reach up to 50 degree Celsius, even though evenings have comparably low temperatures but the humidity still sustains. Thus, summer is not a favorable time for sightseeing and other tourist activities in Jaisalmer. In contrast to the summer, the monsoon season which lasts from July to September is a wise option to travel to Jaisalmer.
The best time to plan a Jaisalmer sightseeing tour is the winter months from October through March. The night grows colder while the days are warm and frigid with temperatures ranging from 20°C high to 5°C low. Every year in the month of February, a variety of events like folk dance and music, puppet show, camel race, acrobats and Mr. Desert is organized to attract tourists from around the globe.
