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Jaisalmer is situated in the western Rajasthan amid Thar Desert near the border of India and Pakistan. It is almost entirely a sandy track, forming a part of the great Indian desert. The common and striking feature of the area is that of an endless span of sand hills, of all shapes and sizes.

Like various other cities of Rajasthan, you will discover different facets of Jaisalmer as you explore this wonderful city. The Jaisalmer city is also known for its old mansions. In spite of harsh living conditions, Rajasthani people are known for their warm hospitality all over.
ERROR (73 oF • 23 oC)
Humidity: 20%
Wind: SW at 4 mph

Accessibility

Air  : Jaisalmer is connected to Aurangabad via Jodhpur and Udaipur.

Train  : Direct Trains are available from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur & Delhi via Jodhpur-Jaipur-Alwar and Bikaner and Jaipur.

Road : Deluxe & Ordinary buses of Rajasthan Roadways & Private companies operate from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bikaner, Barmer, Mount Abu, Jalore, Ahmedabad etc, Roadways main bus stand is opp. Rly station & a bus terminal near State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur Circle, Shiv Road.

Places to visit

Desert Cultural Center, Gadsisar Lake, Jain Temples, Jaisalmer Fort, Tazia Tower, Government Museum, Desert National Park, Akal Wood Fossil Park

Safaris in Jaisalmer
Camel Safari in Jaisalmer, Jeep Safari in Jaisalmer

Havelis in Jaisalmer
Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli, Patwon Ki Haveli, Salim Ji Ki Haveli

Climate

Climate is Hot & Dry
Summer : Max. 45.6 °C Min. 25 °C
Winter : Max. 23.6 °C Min. 4.9 °C



Local transportation

Jaisalmer consists of auto rickshaw and bicycles because these are good means to get around. Auto rickshaw is a cheap mode of transportation

Shopping

You can shop from Local Market. Jaisalmer is famous for embroidery, Rajasthani mirror work, blankets,rugs, antiques and old stone work. Tie-dye and other fabrics are made at the Khadi Gramudyog Bhavan, Gandhi Darshan and Khadi Seema Ggram etc. Here you can have best of the woolen products as well as other cottage industry products of Jaisalmer.
 

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