Location :
Jaisalmer is a border district of India located in the state of Rajasthan and touching Pakistan. Most of the district is part of Thar Desert and offers excellent camel safari options. Jaisalmer is connected to other cities in the state as well as in Gujarat and some other places in India with National Highway No 15.
 

Climate:
At an altitude of 793 meters, maximum temperature is 46 degrees Celsius and minimum 34 degrees Celsius. In winter the highest is 14 and lowest is 1-degree Celsius. Best season to visit Jaisalmer is between October and March.

Site to Visit:

Jaisalmer Fort
Located in the heart of Jaisalmer, The Jaisalmer Fort or 'Sonar Kila' is reputed as one of the latest princely fortification in Rajasthan. The fort is approached through Ganesh Pol, Suraj Pol, Bhoota Pol and Hawa Pol. The numerous palaces and havelis of the fort represent an aesthetic sense that makes it a distinct travel attraction.

Gadi Sagar Tank and the Folklore Museum
Visit the Gadi Sagar Tank that was once Jaisalmer's sole water supply. Countless temples and shrines that are located around the lake add to its attraction. The sandstone bricks of the temples glow with a warm deep ochre in the evening light giving it a distinct appeal.
The delightful little Folklore Museum offers an interesting display of religious folk art.

Havelis
Countless havelis that are spread across the city of Jaisalmer are sure to take you back to the time when wealthy merchants used to come to the city for trade. Patwon ki Haveli is the most magnificent and elaborate of the havelis.

How to Reach:

By Air
Flights are not the best way to reach Jaisalmer. Jodhpur is the nearest airport at a distance of 500 km. Indian Airlines has a twice-weekly service to Jodhpur from Delhi.

By Rail
From Jodhpur there is a direct train to Jaisalmer for overnight journey, except on Wednesday. The journey takes approximately ten hours. The Palace on Wheels is the most luxurious way to travel to Jaisalmer, recreating within the coaches the ambience of the legendary palace comforts. Advance reservation required.

By Road
Jaisalmer is 897 kilometers from Delhi; 638 kilometers from Jaipur; 285 kilometers from Jodhpur; 500 kilometers from Ajmer, and 330 kilometers from Bikaner. Most of these places are connected to Jaisalmer by National Highway No 15.

Major Hotels

• Fort Rajwada
• Gorbandh Palace 
• Narayan Niwas 
• Himmatgarh Palace 
• Heritage Inn 
• Rawalkot