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The place has become very touristy over the years; many want to
experience the desert during sunsets and sunrise, which is some sort of
being in a carnival atmosphere than any other. But there are still some
glorious piece in this part of the world that have not yet been touched
by so many travelers which are still yet to be revealed to the rest of
the world.
Sam Sand Dunes will always be an important journey to experience
Jaisalmer and Rajasthan as a whole.
Getting There
Sam Sand Dunes situated in outskirts of Jaisalmer city center 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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