Jaisalmer India
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Positioned at the heart of Thar Desert, Jaisalmer has something for everyone - history, culture, and adventure. This guide can help you clearly understand how to reach Jaisalmer. 


By Air 

The quickest way to get to Jaisalmer is by air. The airport in Jaisalmer, mainly used as a military base, also operates just a few commercial flights. The major airport nearby is Jodhpur Airport, which is about 285 kilometres away. From there, you can take a bus or taxi that will take you for around 5-6 hours to reach Jaisalmer. 


By Train 

Amongst all the other modes of transport, travelling by train remains one of the most popular ways of reaching Jaisalmer city. It has rail links with many important Indian cities such as Delhi, Jaipur and others. Among the direct trains between these two cities are the Delhi-Jaisalmer Express and Howrah-Jaisalmer Express. 


By Road 

For those who love road trips, one can get to this beautiful city by driving through National Highway 11 up till they arrive at their destination in Rajasthan. Between Delhi and Jaisalmer, it's about 836 kilometres on the road and can be done by car in around 11-12 hours. This route also provides options for state-owned as well as private buses that offer both sleeper and semi-sleeper services. 


How to Reach Jaisalmer from Delhi 


In case you're asking yourself what's the best way to reach from Delhi: 


By Air: The fastest means of transportation is by flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, to Jaisalmer which takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. 


By Train: The train journey from Delhi to Jaisalmer takes about 18 hours. Trains like the Delhi-Jaisalmer Express provide a comfortable overnight journey. 


By Road: While there aren't any buses running directly from Delhi to Jaisalmer, you can catch a bus that will take you from Delhi up to Jaipur where you can change to another bus heading towards Jaisalmer. This trip covers around 20 hours. By car, it takes roughly 11-12 hours and covers about 836 kilometres by road from New Delhi. 


If you want a stress-free vacation in Jaisalmer, think of signing up for Rajasthan Tour Packages or  Jaisalmer Holiday Packages. These tours usually include transportation facilities, accommodations, sightseeing trips as well as activities such as camel safaris along with camping in Sam Sand Dunes. Meanwhile, the newlyweds can go for Rajasthan Honeymoon Packages


Whether one decides to use an aeroplane, ride on a train, or go by the road, there is surely something magical about Jaisalmer. 


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