Local Transportation in Jaisalmer

Local Transportation in Jaisalmer, General transportations in Jaisalmer are Auto rickshaw and bicycles because these are the good ways to get around. If you have enough cash, Auto rickshaw is a comfortable mode of transportation. Just keep in mind that drivers might not be friendly all the times. It is recommended to take rickshaw when you take congested roads. There are monuments that are situated in close alleys and rickshaws and bicycles might prove handy in avoiding bottlenecks.

Cabs are also available both government operated and private operated. Opt for government operated ones that have authentic rate-cards. Cabs are costly to hire and a lot of dickering takes place with the cab drivers. If you want company and are really low at cash, City tour and site seeing buses are also available which are downright cheap.

One of the major attractions is the train christened 'Palace on Wheel', which boasts of some of the unheard luxuries in the world. Though it is very costly and operates from Delhi, it takes you to a 7 days tour of Rajasthan, including Jaisalmer and nearby places.

Jaisalmer by Air
Jaisalmer has an airport that only serves military purposes and is managed by the Indian Air Force, and does not cater to any commercial uses. The nearest airport to the city is the Jodhpur Airport, which is nearly 285 km / 177 miles from Jaisalmer. Domestic flights from major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad land at the Jodhpur Airport, from where one has to take a train, bus or taxi/cab to reach Jaisalmer. Other airports that fall in close proximity are the Udaipur Airport and Jaipur Airport. Several efforts have been made in the past to operate commercial flights in Jaisalmer but none materialized as the city is very close to the Pakistan border. However, Jaisalmer will soon get a commercial airport of its own that is presently under construction.

Jaisalmer by Train
There are several trains to and from Jaisalmer connected by broad gauge and meter gauge rail to all other cities in Rajasthan and India. The city’s main railway station is the Jaisalmer Railway Station, with direct trains available from Jodhpur and Delhi. The famous “Palace on Wheels” also has a stoppage in Jaisalmer.

Jaisalmer by Road
Jaisalmer’s road network is also very good and one can chose from buses, taxis/cabs and bicycles. The city is well connected to other cities of Rajasthan including Jodhpur, Jaipur and Bikaner and also with India’s major cities.

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