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reminding us of the incredible historical relevance attached to both the
palace as well as the city of Jaisalmer.
The two
centuries old palace now converted into a heritage hotel, it offers a
concoction of medieval charm with the modern amenities.
Getting There
Located in
Sadar Bazaar, Jaisalmer
and can be reach easily by taking an auto-rickshaw or a rickshaw.
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 283 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.
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