Jaisalmer in 2, 3 or 5 days: which trip should you pick?
What each trip length covers in Jaisalmer, what it costs, and when to add a nearby town.
The short answer
- 5 days — the full city at an easy pace, with time for a craft workshop (from ₹9,999 / person)
5 days: Jaisalmer in 5 Days — Fort, Longewala & a Night at the Dunes (Group Trip, Overnight Coach)
- Day 1Leave at 5 pm · overnight coach — Depart, Dinner stop
- Day 2Arrive · Jaisalmer Fort, havelis & Bada Bagh — Arrive and freshen up, Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon ki Haveli & Nathmal ji ki Haveli, Bada Bagh at sunset, Gadisar Lake & Light and Sound show
- Day 3Fossil park, Longewala & a night at the dunes — Akal Wood Fossil Park, Longewala War Memorial, Sam sand dunes via Desert National Park, Have your own sand story, Folk music & dance, bonfire, stars
- Day 4Sunrise, markets & the road home — Dune sunrise, Breakfast and checkout, Free time in the markets, Leave for home
- Day 5Arrive home — Back at the pickup point
Highlights: Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon ki Haveli and Nathmal ji ki Haveli · Bada Bagh at sunset and the Gadisar Light and Sound show · Akal Wood Fossil Park and the Longewala War Memorial.
See the 5-day trip · from ₹9,999When to go
October to March, when days are warm and nights cold. April to June is extremely hot, and the desert festival falls in winter.
Getting there
Jaisalmer has a railway station with overnight trains from Jaipur and Delhi. Jodhpur is the nearest major airport, about 5 hrs by road. Our trips start and end at Jaisalmer Railway Station or the city centre.
Questions travellers ask
How many days are enough for Jaisalmer?
Three days covers Jaisalmer's main sights, food and a hands-on experience at an easy pace. Two days works for a quick weekend; take five if you also want to see a nearby town.
What is the best time to visit Jaisalmer?
October to March, when days are warm and nights cold. April to June is extremely hot, and the desert festival falls in winter.
How do I reach Jaisalmer?
Jaisalmer has a railway station with overnight trains from Jaipur and Delhi. Jodhpur is the nearest major airport, about 5 hrs by road.
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