Jaisalmer Location:
Jaisalmer is situated in India, the land of diverse cultures and people. It is one of the major tourist attractions and cultural hub in South Asia. Jaisalmer is situated in the western Rajasthan region amid Thar Desert, close to Indo-Pak boarder.
Longitude: 69.3 to 72.2° East
Latitude: 26.01 to 28.02° North
Distance from Major Cities to Jaisalmer:
- Jaipur-558 Kilometers
- Delhi-864 Kilometers
- Ahmedabad-626 Kilometers
- Mumbai-1177 Kilometers
- Jodhpur- 300 Kilometers
General Information about Jaisalmer:
Location: Jaisalmer
State: Rajasthan
Capital: Jaipur
Language: Mewari, Hindi, English, Gujarati
Temperature: Max 33˚C, Min 23˚C (summer), Max 29˚C, Min 12˚C (winter)
Best Season: September to March
How to Reach Jaisalmer:
By Rail:
Jaisalmer is 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. Jaisalmer is connected through both ‘Broad gauge’ as well as ‘Meter gauge’ tracks. You can also travel to Jaisalmer by Palace on Wheels.
By Air:
Though Jaisalmer is not directly connected to Airways as such, Jodhpur airport is 300 Km away. Jodhpur is connected to all the major metros of India by government owned as well as private airlines. From Jodhpur you can hire Cabs or take a train journey according to your wish and preference.
By Road:
Jaisalmer is well connected to the rest of state by well-maintained roads. Due to its proximity to Indo-Pak boarder, special emphasis is given on its maintenance. Deluxe & Ordinary buses of Rajasthan Roadways & Private companies operate form Jaisalmer to Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bikaner, Barmer, Mount Abu, Jalore, Ahmadabad etc, Roadways main bus stand opposite Railway station & Golden bus terminal near State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur, Shiv road, Jaisalmer are the two major bus stands.
By Local Transport:
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.