• E-mail to a Friend
  • Print Print
  • RSS RSS
  • AddThis

Guide to Jaisalmer

Return to main article

When to Go

The best time to visit Rajasthan is from October to April, when the weather is moderate. The heaviest rainfall occurs during summer months, when daily temperatures often break 100 degrees.

Getting There

Direct flights to Delhi are available from various U.S. cities on American Airlines, Continental, and Air India. Travelers can fly to Jaipur on Air India and Jet Airways, or take a train (indianrail.gov.in).

Where to Stay

Deepak Rest House

Inside the fort, behind Jain temple; 91-2992/252-665; doubles from $25.

Gorbandh Palace

No. 1 Tourist Complex, Sam Rd.; 91-2992/253-801; hrhhotels.com; doubles from $150.

Hotel Killa Bhawan

445 Kotri Para; 91-2992/251-204; killabhawan.com; doubles from $110.

What to See

Jaisalmer Fort Jaisalmer City.

Copyright © 2008, American Express Publishing. All rights reserved.