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About:
Jaisalmer, nicknamed "The Golden city", is a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan, located 575 kilometres (357 mi) west of the state capital Jaipur. It is the administrative headquarters of Jaisalmer District. Before Indian independence, the town served as the capital of the Jaisalmer State, ruled by the Bhati Rajputs. Jaisalmer stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone and is crowned by the ancient Jaisalmer Fort. This fort contains a royal palace and several ornate Jain temples. Many of the houses and temples of both the fort and of the town below are built of finely sculptured sandstone. The town lies in the heart of the Thar Desert (the Great Indian Desert) and has a population, including the residents of the fort, of about 78,000.
Climate: Jaisalmer, being an arid desert region, is prone to extremes in terms of temperature. The temperature varies greatly from day to night in both summer and winter. The maximum summer temperature is around 49 °C (120 °F) while the minimum is 25 °C (77 °F). The maximum winter temperature is usually around 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) and the minimum is −5 °C (23 °F). The average rainfall is 209.5 millimetres (8.25 in).[16] The highest ever recorded temperature was 50.0 °C (122.0 °F) the lowest ever recorded temperature being −5.9 °C (21.4 °F). Temperatures of up to 52.4 °C (126.3 °F) have been recorded near the international border close to Pakistan, but the standard conditions of this temperature recording remain unverified.
Best Time Visit: October to March
Transportation
Road: Jaisalmer is connected to the rest of Rajasthan by buses provided by Rajasthan State Transport Corporation as well as other private bus operators.
Rail: Jaisalmer railway station runs daily trains between Jaisalmer and Jaipur, through which it is connected to Delhi and other cities all over India. This station comes under Jodhpur (JU) division of the Northwestern Railway (NWR). Additionally, there exists a luxury tourist train known as Palace on Wheels, which covers the major tourist destinations of Rajasthan, including Jaisalmer.
Air: Jaisalmer Airport is located 17 kilometres southeast of Jaisalmer. Flights serve Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Surat and Jodhpur.
Jaisalmer to Kuldhara - 49 min (34.6 km) via Jaisalmer - Sam - Dhanana Rd and Kuldhara Rd
Itineraries
Day 1
Arrival at Jaisalmer
Arrival at Jaipur Airport/Railway Station/Bus Station and proceed to hotel check in to the hotel as per hotel policy (Check in time after 12:00 noon). Then proceed to visit local sightseeing like Jaisalmer Fort, Kothari's Patwon Ki Haveli / Patwa Haveli, Nathmal Ki Haveli. Then return to the hotel and overnight stay at Jaisalmer.
Day 2
Jaisalmer local sightseeing
After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to visit local sightseeing like Bada Bagh, The Thar Heritage Museum, Gadisar Lake, Desert Cultural Centre, Salam Singh Ki Haweli (Moti Mahal). Then proceed to Sam Sand Dunes. On arrival check in to the camp and overnight stay at Sam Sand Dunes.
Day 3
Sam Sand Dunes - Desert Safari
After breakfast proceed to visit Kuldara Village, after that return to camp and proceed to enjoy Desert Safari at Sam Sand Dunes. Then return to the Camp and overnight stay at Camp.
Day 4
Jaisalmer Drop
After breakfast check out from camp and proceed to Airport/Railway Station/Bus Station for drop. Tour ends with Sweet Memories of your tour with Grabur Holidays Pvt Ltd.
- Accommodation in hotel for 03 nights.
- Breakfast complimentary.
- All taxes of hotels and vehicles.
- All sightseeing and transfer by Dzire AC/ similar.
- Toll, Parking, Driver Allowance, Fuel Charges.
- Monument Entrance fee at places.
- Personal expenses like shopping and Laundry.
- Travel Insurance.
- GST 05% extra on the total amount.
- Lunch & Dinner at all places.
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