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Jaisalmer, also known as "The sun
city" is a shimmering mirage in the Thar Desert and a very important place
of tourist interest in Rajasthan. The city was named after the founder of
the city, Maharawal Jaisal Singh. He was a Rajput king. The city of
Jaisalmer is also known as ‘the Golden City’. This is because the yellow
sand and the sandstone used to make the structures in this city which give
it golden yellow appearance.
Jaisalmer travel guide gives you all the information about how to reach
Jaisalmer, Jaisalmer attractions, best time to visit Jaisalmer and
excursions from Jaisalmer. This used to be an important business town due to
its location on the camel trade route. Jaisalmer is famous for its beautiful
forts, lakes, and gardens. The city gives us a glimpse of the rich cultural
heritage and colors of the state of Rajasthan. The festivals in Jaisalmer
attract visitors from various parts of India and the world.
Jaisalmer is well connected to
the rest of state by well-maintained roads and connected to major cities of
India through broad gauge as well as meter gauge railway tracks. Direct
trains from Jaisalmer are available to Jodhpur as well as Delhi. The ‘Palace
on Wheels’ also connects Jaisalmer.
Jaisalmer Airport has had
no scheduled services operating since 2013. The nearest domestic
airport is Jodhpur Airport
situated 300 km away from Jaisalmer. From Jodhpur Airport you can hire cabs
or take a train to reach Jaisalmer.
General transportation in
Jaisalmer consists of auto rickshaw and bicycles because these are good
means to get around. Auto rickshaw is a cheap mode of transportation but
drivers might not be friendly all the times. It is recommended to take
rickshaw when you take congested roads in order to avoid bottlenecks.
Jaisalmer Quick Facts
State: Rajasthan
Languages: Rajasthani, Hindi and Urdu
STD Code: 02992
Weather: Summer 42 °C to 25°C / Winter 24 °C to 7 °C
Best Season: Winters; October to March
Famous For: Historical and Heritages Sites |
