The golden city of Rajasthan situated in the Thar desert is famous for its  yellow sandstone architecture. It was founded in 1156 AD by Bhati ruler, Rawal Jaisal. It has an international border with Pakistan on the west & south-west. Splendid forts and Palaces, opulent Havelis and bazaars still narrates the story of Rajput Rulers. The Desert Festival celebrated in the month of January/ February is one of the most popular cultural events on the annual festival calendar of Rajasthan. Jain temple, Jaisalmer Fort, Nathmal Ji ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli are some of the major attractions of the city.
Flying to Jaisalmer: Jaisalmer Airport (13.3 km away) offers international flights from Sydney, Dubai, London, New York and domestic flights from Bangalore, Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai
Driving to Jaisalmer:
| Destination | Distance (km) | Time (hh:mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Jodhpur | 281 km | 4:31 |
| Jaipur | 564 km | 9:33 |
| Udaipur | 487 km | 8:45 |
| Ahmedabad | 536 km | 9:46 |
| Bikaner | 300 km | 4:48 |
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