Introduction: Once known as the sluggish town of Rajasthan, Jaisalmer is located in the west of the state, sharing its proximity to the Indo-Pak border. It is located in the middle of striking Thar Desert and holds an attention-grabbing position in the listing of staggering tourist attractions of Rajasthan state. The picturesque beauty and quaint magnetism of Jaisalmer is admired both by the natives of India and people from abroad. It is indeed ‘The Golden City’ known as Jaisalmer state once stands fantastically on the periphery of yellowish sandstone, peaked by a stone. The distance of Jaisalmer city from Udaipur is 574 km and one has to cover around 357 miles to enter into this golden city. Being the heartthrob of the Thar Desert, its population is around 78, 000 and is beautified chiefly with Jain temples whose edifice is just breathtaking. However, very few know that the city was named after its founder Rao Jaisal and celebrated as’ The Hill Fort of Jaisal’. Nonetheless, it is recognized for its spectacular creations in forms of forts, havelis, old palatial mansions, sand dunes and invigorating camel rides.

Weather in Jaisalmer: The climatic conditions of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, India are extreme as the city lies shares its closeness with the blistering Thar Desert. The city remains hot all through the summers (March to May) and becomes comparatively pleasant with low temperature in winters. The mercury level in summers goes up to 25°C to 42°C and reduces in winters up to 24°C to 08°C. Above and beyond, this golden city, Jaisalmer receives highest amount of rainfall through out the monsoons. But, the most advisable time to the travelers is between October to March, when the entire vicinity seems agreeable and much to their liking.

How to Reach Jaisalmer:
By Air to Jaisalmer: The airport in Jaisalmer is located at the distance of 5 km from the city center and is well connected with major cities of India such as New Delhi, Jodhpur and Jaipur. But, as it is run by the Indian Air Force and is managed to operate only from September to March, so it is better for the tourists to come via Jodhpur airport which is situated at the distance of approximately 285 km.

By Rail Jaisalmer: Not only by air, but city Jaisalmer is also well linked by the means of rail with all the main cities such as New Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, Jaipur and Jodhpur.

By Road to Jaisalmer: Those who are comfortable in traveling by road, they can simply travel by train as Jaisalmer in Rajasthan has for excellent connectivity with the chief cities such as Jodhpur, Jaipur and Bikaner along with another important cities of India.

Jaisalmer Holiday Packages
Places around Jaisalmer	Jaisalmer Hotel Packages
Places to visit in Jaisalmer

Rajasthan Tours
Tour to Ajmer	Tour to Alwar
Tour to Banswara	Tour to Bikaner
Tour to Chittorgarh	Tour to Dungarpur
Tour to Jaisalmer	Tour to Jodhpur
Tour to Kota	Tour to Kumbhalgarh
Tour to Mandawa	Tour to Nathdwara
Tour to Pushkar	Tour to Ranthambore
Tour to Sawai Madhopur	Tour to Shekhawati
Tour to Udaipur	Tour to Ranakpur
Tour to Jhalawar	Mount Abu Tours

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