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Jaisalmer is in the heart of Thar desert and is a city of forts, palaces and havelis made from yellow sandstone.

In Jaisalmer every house is a monument of skills and creativity of Rajasthani craftsmen and artisans of medieval times, for every house has exquisite carvings and filigree work.

No wonder Jaisalmer is often called the “museum city”.

(DISTANCE BY ROAD)
FROM	TO	KILOMETERS	TRAVELLING TIME
JAIPUR	JAISALMER	405
JODHPUR	JAISALMER	308	08 HOURS
BIKANER	JAISALMER	333	08 HOURS & 30 MINUTES
AHMEDABAD	JAISALMER	252
MT. ABU	JAISALMER	275

BY TRAIN: For Jaisalmer train connections are available from Jodhpur. Journey takes approximately 10 hours.

CONNECTION BY TRAIN

NAME OF THE TRAIN

DEPARTURE

ARRIVAL

DAYS OF OPERATION

Jodhpur Delhi Express

2255 hrs.

Arr. Jodhpur
0530 hrs.

Daily

Jaisalmer Fort : An imposing structure with high walls following the contours of the hill is the Citadel of Jaisalmer, the fortification built in 1156 A.D. on the Trikuta (tripple peaked hills). Within the high walls are palaces, towers, streets and buildings with over hanging balconies beautifully carved.

Jawahar Nivas Palace : The foundation of this palace was laid by the then ruling Maharawal of Jaisalmer. The palace is built entirely in golden sandstone with intricately carved jharokhas and chhatris in typical Jaisalmer architecture.

Patwon ki Haveli : It is a five storey mansion with its ceilings supported by carved and polished pillars. Painted murals adorn one of the apartments here.