Jaisalmer Guide

Transport in Jaisalmer

Getting there

By plane

A military airstrip has recently been opened to limited civilian flights. A new, dedicated airport is planned.

By train

There is a direct train service from Old Delhi. Delhi- Jaisalmer Express "Shalimar Exp", departure time at 5.30pm, reaches jaisalmer at 11.30 am next morning. When arriving by train you will pass the station of Pokharan, India's nuclear testing area! The Train leaves NOT from the Station New Dehli next to the Backpacker-Ghetto "Main-Bazar", but a 15min-Rikscharide nort from the Dehli Jn - Station.

By bus

Bus or car-taxi from Jodhpur or by bus from Bikaner is avilable. A daily bus runs to and from Jaipur. Ordinary and Deluxe buses of private companies and Rajasthan Roadways run from Mount Abu, Barmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur and Ahmadabad to Jaisalmer.

By car

Various tour operators and travel agencies offer chauffeured car-taxi services; these are charged on a per km, per day basis. You can plan to take one to arrive into the city or take one for sightseeing in and around the city.

There are many car rental services in Delhi which can provide chauffeur driven cars to Jaisalmer.

Approximate road distances from various destinations are -

By camel

Another option is to arrive by camel; Jaisalmer is famous for camel trips. The most grueling is the 14 day trip from Bikaner. When booking a few days in the desert on a camel, remember to shop around in order to get the quality you pay for.

Getting around

• The small city can be easily covered by foot but bikes are also available for rent (near Desert Boy's) to explore the city and some outside places.

• Auto rickshaw and bicycles are other commonly used transportation medium at Jaisalmer. If you are carrying enough cash then Auto rickshaw is better alternative, especially in congested areas.

• There are plenty of monuments located near alleys and bicycles come handy to avoid any bottlenecks. There are many places such as Gandhi Chowk where you can get bicycles on rent at (Rs 5-30 per hour/day).

• Private as well as government operated cabs are also available. But they are more expensive as compared to private site seeing buses.

Things to do & see in Jaisalmer