Essential Travel Tips for Jaisalmer, Discover the Best Kept, Jaisalmer, India

Rajasthan is my favourite state in all of India and I like to feel like I know my way around now. I’ve visited Jaipur, Pushkar, Jodhpur and Udaipur many times but none of them compare to the breath taking golden city that is Jaisalmer.

As soon as I pulled in, I was dumbfounded and my heart stood still. It was like I’d gone back in time by a few centuries. I was in awe of the honey combed buildings, getting lost in the ancient market streets and the plethora of colours in the sarees and turbans.

The promise of adventure in the sandcastle fort and the mystery of the desert made this like something pulled straight out of a fairy tale.

A lot travellers complain about Jaisalmer being ‘too touristy’ but honestly, I didn’t care. It quickly knocked the other cities off the top spot to become my favourite city in all of Rajasthan!

It is truly something that you cannot miss in India and this guide will make sure that you get the essential travel tips with some best kept secrets too.

Jaisalmer is the furthest tourist stop on the West side of Rajasthan near the bordering country of Pakistan, so it can be a little complicated to get here if you’re stuck for time.

Daily flights with Spicejet are running to Jaisalmer since 2017 from Delhi and Jaipur. It’s worth checking skyscanner.net for options and booking well in advance to get the best deals. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).