Fondly known as the ‘Golden City’, Jaisalmer attracts a huge number of travelers from all around. It is festooned with stunning palaces, attractive havelis, magnificent Jain temples and the very popular sand dunes of the Thar. Reaching Jaisalmer is an easy task:

By Air

Jaisalmer Airport is a military airport and thus only chartered flights fly to and fro from here. The nearest domestic airport is Jodhpur Airport located at a distance of 285 km from Jaisalmer city. Regular flights connect this airport to important Indian cities like Udaipur, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai. Rent a private or prepaid taxi from the airport. The nearest international airport is in Delhi.

By Road

A good, well-maintained network of roads connect Jaisalmer to nearby cities of the state and the country. Travelers have option of buses and private taxis. Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bikaner, Barmer, Mount Abu, Jalore and Ahemdabad are the nearby cities to which Jaisalmer is connected.

By Train

Located 2 km eastwards of the city, Jaisalmer railway station is connected widely with network of regular trains to important cities of India such as Mumbai, Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur and so on. From outside the airport, you can rent a can or can hire an auto-rickshaw.

Imagine this, a golden yellow majestic fort rises amid the yellow stone buildings and surrounded by the great Thar desert. And put the golden baked sun on top as a cherry on cake. One look at the town and you spellbound by its beauty.

Things to do in Jaisalmer

The city of Jaisalmer has a rich cultural heritage and thus it boasts of a rich cuisine as well. The western part of India has a distinct food culture of its own and it is very different from the other Indian cuisines. If you have done with the oily and sticky dishes they serve in Delhi, try murgh-e-subz. The murgh-e-subz - succulent, boneless strips of chicken stir-fried with shredded vegetables -- is one not to miss. There are other options for non-vegetarians too. Alternatively, you can try the ker sangri (desert beans and capers), which is unique to a region that is traditionally vegetarian in its outlook. If you find your stomach to be very sensitive then its better you try kadi pakora; flour dumplings cooked in yogurt sauce, or bhanon aloo, potatoes stuffed with mint paste and simmered in gravy. All of it washed down with the coldest beers and beverages available in the state.

'Trio' is one of the most famous restaurants serving authentic Rajasthani cusienes. This unassuming eatery, with its open walls and thin cotton flaps providing a welcome through-breeze (not to mention views of the town and the maharaja's palace) is Jaisalmer top restaurant and one of the best in Rajasthan. Witness the traditional Rajasthani reception. It's not just that the food is delicious, but the chef brings a few interesting variations to signature Rajasthani dishes- a welcome relief to someone who has exhausted the almost standardized North Indian menu. 'Chokhi Dhani' is another famous restaurant, which can be trusted. Though it is not as good as 'Trio' but you will get a long list of cuisines to select from, under one roof. Besides, all major High-end Hotels have their own in house Restaurants.

As far as fast food joints are concerned, Jaisalmer has lots of them. Famous Indian fast-food chain such as Nirula's has already made its presence felt in the city. Other major fast foods joints such as Pizza Hut, Pizza Corner and Mc. Donald's etc have also opened their outlets in the city.